Join UNESCO as an Associate Project Officer: Starting Salary of USD76,897!

Join UNESCO as an Associate Project Officer: Starting Salary of USD76,897!

• Post Number : 3COEDPA001IH
• Grade : P-2
• Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
• Duty Station : Bogota
• 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) : 23-JUN-2025

Great news! UNESCO is looking for an Associate Project Officer, offering a starting salary of USD 76,897. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact on global education. Don’t miss out—apply today and be part of something special! Under the direct supervision of the Director of UNESCO IESALC, the incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan and the coordination of the programs, partnerships and resources. The incumbent will support the senior management in ensuring that impacts and outcomes align with the core values of UNESCO.

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Responsibilities

Programme and Project Contribution

• Support the preparation of thematic and situational analysis, including analysis and evaluation of project and programme implementation and delivery. Identify areas for improvement and correction, and for increased alignment with regional UNESCO goals, national and UN agencies goals and strategies (e.g. 2015 Sustainable Development Goals).
• Provide substantive, logistical and administrative support to projects, consultations, meetings, events and missions. 

Research and Knowledge Management, Public Information

• Conduct research, compile analysis, data and inputs for publications, documents, projects and policy proposals and recommend elements of inclusion. Expand knowledge and awareness of needs. Ensure knowledge management systems are current and content is coordinated and shared with Field and ED staff regardless of location.
• Analyze best practices and current trends to contribute inputs and recommendations to a variety of proposals and reports.

Partnership

• Analyze and compile background data for potential partnerships and fundraising events and opportunities. Assist in UNESCO’s IESALC involvement in UN projects and collaboration Support associated monitoring, evaluation and reporting tasks.
• Carry out backstopping in support of collaborative activities for colleagues at UNESCO IESALC. Identify opportunities or areas for increased collaboration; throughout education initiatives and strategies, within broader UNESCO goals and inter disciplinary approaches.

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Requirements

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, Educational Technology, International Development, or a related field.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in higher education, teacher training, or educational project management, of which preferably one (1) year acquired at international level.
• Demonstrable experience in organizing capacity-building programs, training sessions, or similar initiatives within the education sector.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of Spanish and English.