Associate Project Officer (Education) (Paris, France) contract

Post Number : ED/PA 251

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Paris

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) : 07-APR-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

The UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education, supported by the Republic of Korea, was adopted by the Executive Board of UNESCO with decision 220 EX/13.I, in September 2024. The Prize shall be awarded biennially for an initial period of six years (2024-2029). The Prize shall consist of two awards of US $50,000 each, recognizing achievements in two categories: (1) youth-led organizations, and (2) individuals, institutions, non-governmental organizations or other entities, who have made outstanding contributions to, and achieved remarkable outcomes in, promoting GCED.

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General, the overall guidance of the Director of the Division for Peace and Sustainable Development, and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section on Global Citizenship and Peace Education (ED/PSD/GCP), the incumbent is responsible for the administration, management, and overall coordination of the UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education. 

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:

1.  Project support

1. Call for nominations: Assist in the initial conceptualization, planning and announcement of the Prize; assist with the management of the online submission platform, including its content and functioning, as well as the collection of applications and endorsement letters.
2. Assist with the organization of the jury meeting, award ceremony, laureates’ seminars and other project activities by providing logistical and technical support: programming of the timeline of the events; preparation of the relevant materials, documents and presentations; drafting of the invitation letters and technical reports

2.  Budgeting and Financial support

1. Assist in funds transfer and/or authorization relating to the Prize project and monitor the financial flow and reporting.
2. Prepare expenditure reviews for the overall budget and provide supporting documents for the communication with the Donor on the budget adjustment.
3. Support budget proposal development, planning, and monitoring in the implementation of the work plan and budget.

3.  Monitoring, reporting and evaluation

1. Draft progress reports and other documents requested by the relevant stakeholders and donor.
2. Assist in facilitating the possible extension and scaling up of the project.

4.  Communication and advocacy activities related to the Prize

1. Assist in implementing the strategies to disseminate information about the Prize, including working with the communication officer and KMS team in the preparation of advocacy materials, press releases, brochures and newsletters;
2. Assist in coordination with the donor, international jury members as well as supporting the communications team in maintaining contacts with various partners and stakeholders,
3. Maintain and update the Prize webpage and help advocate project through social media and assist in the advocacy for the Prize among Member States and across concerned International Organizations.

5.  Support to the Global Citizenship and Peace Education section

Contribute to UNESCO activities related to the Global Citizenship and Peace Education section, with special focus on global citizenship, peace and human rights education, and the follow up to the 2023 Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development, and help coordinating engagement of Member States and partners in these areas.

Education

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in education, social sciences, international relations, or other relevant fields.
   

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of work experience managing projects in the field of education or coordinating the implementation of projects concerning multiple countries, of which preferably 1 year acquired at international level.
• Experience in managing prizes and/or competitions, or application and evaluation procedure.
• Experience in planning, preparation, and organization of workshops and meetings under the framework of education-related projects.

Skills and Competencies

• Good writing skills and ability to draft clear and concise reports.
• Skills to conduct analytical study and provide advice on thematic topic for the GCED Prize.
• Competencies to design instruments for the evaluation of applications for the Prize.
• Good communication skills and excellent knowledge of GCED and good skills in using social media and mobile applications to advocate the Prize and other outcomes of the project.
• Good organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and maintain effective team cooperation.
   

Languages 

•  Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and satisfactory working knowledge of the other.

Work Experience

• Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations System.
• Experience in assisting in the management of formally established international Prizes.
• Experience in administering and coordinating case studies and publications.
• Experience working with civil society organizations and networks.