Project officer (Education for health and wellbeing)

Overview

Support the planning and implementation of UNESCO projects on adolescent health and well-being.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in education, social sciences, public health or a related field.
• At least 4 years' relevant professional experience in at least two specified areas including school health, education sector planning, and more, including two years at international level.
• Extensive professional knowledge in education, school health, school violence, and related fields.
• Excellent knowledge of French (written and spoken) and good knowledge of English.
• Good knowledge of Portuguese or another official UNESCO language.

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 106,673 USD and 139,680 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 6SNED 0051PA Grade : P-3 Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Dakar Job Family: Education Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 01-05-2025 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the general authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education (ADG/ED), the functional authority of the Director of UNESCO's Multisectoral Regional Office in Dakar and the Head of the Education Sector for West Africa, and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Officer of the Health and Well-Being Cluster in the Education Sector in Dakar, the Project Officer is responsible for providing technical expertise and contributing to the effective management, planning, implementation and monitoring of UNESCO projects promoting adolescent health and well-being through education. He or she will support the implementation of Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3), UNESCO's flagship programme on Education for Health and Well-Being (EHWB) in West and Central Africa (WCA). O3 aims to improve sexual and reproductive health, gender equality and educational outcomes for adolescents and young people. The project contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals on education, health and gender, while also contributing to the achievement of other key Sustainable Development Goals, in particular those relating to poverty, hunger and just and peaceful societies. More specifically, the post holder will: - Support project management: planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and resource mobilisation. - Provide technical support and capacity building to partners in the following areas: school health, prevention of violence in schools, including school-related gender-based violence, prevention and response to HIV and early and unintended pregnancies. - Establish and maintain partnerships and promote knowledge management, including representing UNESCO in various coordination forums. - Participate in the professional development and capacity building of UNESCO staff, support recruitment processes, and assist UNESCO offices in WCA. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **EDUCATION** - Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in education, social sciences, public health or a related field. **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE** - At least 4 years' relevant professional experience in at least two of the following areas: school health, school violence (including gender-based violence in schools), education sector planning or education policy development, inclusive education, gender equality, adolescent health, including two years at international level. - Project management experience in the field of education and/or health. **SKILLS/COMPETENCIES** - Extensive professional knowledge in the field of education, particularly in relation to school health, school violence, gender-based violence, gender equality and adolescent health, with expertise in UNESCO's key leadership and mandate in health and well-being education. - Excellent organisational, networking and partnership building skills, tact and discretion. - Proven experience in implementing projects and programmes in collaboration with government and civil society partners. - Ability to manage budgets and report on implementation. - Experience in resource mobilisation. - High level of technical writing skills. - Strong strategic and analytical skills. - Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, and to work under pressure. **LANGUAGES** - Excellent knowledge of French (written and spoken) and good knowledge of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **EDUCATION** - PhD in education, social sciences, public health or a related field. **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE** - At least two years' experience working in sub-Saharan Africa or with entities based in sub-Saharan Africa. - Strong understanding of the region (WCA) and development cooperation. - Experience in developing and/or implementing school health policies. - Experience in ICT-based education or health programmes. - Experience in results-based programme management. - Experience in the United Nations system. **LANGUAGES** - Good knowledge of Portuguese or another/other official UNESCO language(s) (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS ------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 105,949 US dollars. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [ UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as an interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://www.unesco.org/en/geo-distribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.* Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

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