Associate Project Officer (Education)
Organizational Context
The UNESCO Education Sector, specifically the Division for Education 2030 and the Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality, works to achieve gender equality and inclusion in education. It supports Member States in implementing activities aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 5. The Section's strategy focuses on improving data, legal frameworks, and teaching practices to advance gender equality in education, coordinating efforts across UNESCO and with external partners.
Job Purpose
The Associate Project Officer will support the successful implementation of activities within the Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality. This involves strengthening evidence and systems for gender-transformative education and ensuring the systematic integration of gender equality considerations across education sector programming. The role requires supporting monitoring, reporting, and accountability mechanisms related to gender equality in education. The incumbent will contribute to key initiatives such as follow-up to the Transforming Education Summit, post-2030 agenda processes, and cross-sectional curriculum work, aiming to improve data, identify gaps, and develop actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities
Support gender-related follow-up to the Transforming Education Summit by analyzing country progress and good practices through the Global Accountability Dashboard. Contribute to post-2030 processes by coordinating an expert group on gender and education to enhance cross-national data and inform future agendas. Support the coordination of cross-sectional curriculum work and indicator development. Facilitate the internal UNESCO community of practice on Gender Equality and education and manage an internal knowledge hub. Implement systematic capacity building for UNESCO colleagues. Provide technical inputs on gender equality and education, particularly integrating gender equality into Education in Emergencies. Assist with monitoring, reporting, and fundraising efforts for the Section. Undertake additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Work Experience
Up to two years of relevant professional experience in the field of gender equality and education is required.
Skills
Proficiency in gender equality in education, including data analysis. Strong analytical, coordination, research, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Competence in Microsoft Office applications.