Associate Project Officer (Education)

UN Atlas; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNESCO is seeking an Associate Project Officer in Paris to support digital citizenship initiatives and the implementation of the 2023 Recommendation. The role emphasizes policy briefs, guidance materials, and stakeholder partnerships, with a focus on the LAC region.

The position involves research, program development, and coordination across Field Offices, with a strong emphasis on hate speech prevention, equality, and non-discrimination in education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year at the international level.
• Experience in peacebuilding, international development, education research, advisory roles, advocacy, capacity development, or training.
• Experience organizing events for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive research, analytical, and technical support for the design and implementation of UNESCO's digital citizenship portfolio.
• Prepare strategic documentation, including policy briefs, position papers, and guidance materials.
• Contribute to resource mobilization initiatives by gathering background information and supporting fundraising opportunities.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and develop integrated regional and country-level programs.
• Support the development, publication, and dissemination of materials on teaching and learning history, including related resource packs.
• Coordinate and roll out the Section's work on hate speech, racism, equality, and non-discrimination at regional and national levels.
• Work with Field Offices and partners to ensure follow-up, especially in LAC regions.

Skills

Project management

Fundraising

Grant writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Associate Project Officer will work within UNESCO's Education Sector in Paris. Reporting to the Chief of Section on Global Citizenship and Peace Education, the role supports the Assistant Director General for Education and the Director of the Division for Peace and Sustainable Development. The position focuses on implementing the 2023 Recommendation through material development, dissemination, capacity building, and support to Member States, with a specific emphasis on the LAC region.

Job Purpose

The Associate Project Officer will provide essential research, analytical, and technical support for the design and implementation of UNESCO's digital citizenship initiatives. This includes preparing strategic documents like policy briefs and guidance materials, and contributing to resource mobilization efforts. The role involves fostering collaborations with stakeholders to build partnerships and develop integrated regional and country-level programs. Additionally, the incumbent will support the development and dissemination of educational materials, particularly related to the teaching of history and the General History of Africa Resource Pack. The position also entails coordinating and rolling out the Section's work on critical issues such as hate speech, racism, equality, and non-discrimination, ensuring coherence with UNESCO's broader educational goals and the 2023 Recommendation, with a focus on the LAC region.

Responsibilities

Provide substantive research, analytical, and technical support for the design and implementation of the digital citizenship portfolio. Prepare strategic documentation, including policy briefs, position papers, and guidance materials. Contribute to resource mobilization initiatives by gathering background information and supporting fundraising opportunities. Foster collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and develop integrated regional and country-level programs. Support the development, publication, and dissemination of materials on teaching and learning history, including the General History of Africa Resource Pack. Prepare and disseminate other knowledge products and outreach activities, such as reports, presentations, workshops, and events. Ensure effective coordination with Field Offices, with a particular focus on follow-up in LAC countries. Support the planning, coordination, and rollout of the Section's work on hate speech, racism, equality, and non-discrimination at regional and national levels. Contribute to strengthening coherence and synergies between UNESCO's work on digital citizenship, hate speech prevention, and the promotion of equality and non-discrimination. Work closely with other sectors, Field Offices, Member States, and partners to ensure effective follow-up, particularly in the LAC region.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience, with at least 1 year at the international level. Experience should be in peacebuilding, international development, education research, advisory roles, advocacy, capacity development, or training. Experience organizing events for diverse audiences is also required.

Skills

Excellent project management skills for complex international education projects, including coordination, implementation, and reporting. Proven fundraising and grant writing capabilities. Strong communication and writing skills for specialist and non-specialist audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective work in multicultural environments. High ethical standards, professionalism, diplomacy, tact, and discretion. Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage workloads, and meet deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications.