About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>JOB DETAILS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Type of contract :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Service Contract</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Level :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">SC6</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Hiring Unit :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Duty Station :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">New Delhi</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Work location :</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> On site</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Duration of contract</span></strong><strong><span style="color:#0070c0"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> 12 months</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Hiring open to :</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> External candidates</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Application deadline (Midnight UTC−5 Time) :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">26/07/2026</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism</span></strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:2.35pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Kickstart Her Future – India</em> <span style="color:#1c2d3d">is a 24-month extrabudgetary initiative implemented in partnership with NIKE, Inc. The project promotes the safe and inclusive participation of adolescent girls aged 11–17 in sport and physical activity in the National Capital Region of Delhi, through four interconnected pillars: evidence generation, resource development, coach capacity building, and policy institutionalization.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:2.35pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:2.35pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO South Asia Regional Office, the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and Chief of Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Sector, and under the day-to-day guidance of the designated National Project Officer, the incumbent shall provide programme, administrative, financial and coordination support to the implementation of the UNESCO–NIKE “Kickstart Her Future – India” project and other SHS Sector extrabudgetary activities. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>MAIN TASKS AND SERVICES</b></H2> </div><div><h2 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 17.5pt;line-height:13.4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#2e4057;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Project Planning and Implementation Support:</span></h2> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:2.0pt;margin-bottom:2.0pt"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in the preparation and updating of project work plans, activity schedules, implementation trackers and monitoring tools.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the coordination and logistical organization of project activities, meetings, consultations, workshops, training sessions and events.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Liaise with implementing partners, consultants and service providers regarding operational and administrative matters and follow up on agreed actions.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain project implementation records and monitor progress against planned activities and timelines, bringing delays or issues to the attention of the supervising officer.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the organization and documentation of Project Steering Committee meetings, including preparation of background materials, meeting notes and follow-up actions.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with the coordination of research, training and resource development activities by facilitating communication among stakeholders and tracking deliverables.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the preparation, translation, adaptation and dissemination of project materials and resources as required.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor implementation schedules and maintain project documentation to facilitate effective project delivery</span>.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><h2 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 17.5pt;line-height:13.4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#2e4057;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Budget Administration and Financial Support:</span></h2> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:2.0pt;margin-bottom:2.0pt"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and financial monitoring tools.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare financial information and supporting documentation for budget reviews, financial reporting exercises and donor reporting requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in the preparation of contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and other administrative documents in accordance with UNESCO procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Track consultant and service provider deliverables and assist in processing payments following verification by the responsible officer.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Compile financial and administrative information required for project reporting and audits.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide administrative and financial support to other SHS Sector projects as required.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><h2 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 17.5pt;line-height:13.4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#2e4057;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:</span></h2> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:2.0pt;margin-bottom:2.0pt"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support implementation of the project monitoring framework through collection, compilation and organization of project data.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain monitoring tools, indicator tracking systems and project databases.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with baseline, endline and other assessment exercises through coordination of logistics, data collection and documentation processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Compile information and draft inputs for progress reports, donor reports, briefing notes and project updates.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain project records and institutional documentation in UNESCO corporate systems, including SharePoint and SISTER.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the preparation of periodic reporting requirements and contribute administrative and statistical information as requested.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b></b></H2> </div><div><h2 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 17.5pt;line-height:13.4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#2e4057;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Coordination:</span></h2> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:2.0pt;margin-bottom:2.0pt"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support communication and information exchange among UNESCO, implementing partners, consultants and relevant stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in organizing coordination meetings, consultations and workshops with project stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Draft routine correspondence, meeting records and follow-up communications.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Facilitate logistical arrangements for engagement with government institutions and partner organizations.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support outreach and visibility activities through preparation of communication materials, event documentation and content for dissemination.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support UNESCO’s engagement with government stakeholders to build ownership of SBCS approaches and support their integration into institutional sport and physical education systems.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support liaison with UNESCO Headquarters on technical matters related to the project and to global UNESCO sport policy frameworks.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><h2 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 17.5pt;line-height:13.4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#2e4057;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Research, Knowledge Management, and Technical Inputs:</span></h2> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:2.0pt;margin-bottom:2.0pt"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Conduct background research and information gathering on issues relevant to project implementation.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Compile, organize and summarize information, data and reference materials to support project activities.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assist in the preparation of concept notes, presentations, briefing materials and knowledge products.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain project files, databases and knowledge management systems.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure project documentation and outputs are properly archived and accessible.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"> </p> <h2 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 17.5pt;line-height:13.4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#2e4057;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support to Other SHS Sector Extrabudgetary Projects:</span></h2> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:2.0pt;margin-bottom:2.0pt"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide programme, administrative and logistical support to other SHS Sector projects as required.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in gathering information and background materials for project development initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute administrative inputs to concept notes, reports and funding proposals as requested.</span></li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Undertake other tasks as requested by the Director, the SHS Programme Specialist, and /or National Project Officer, as required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:2.35pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>DURATION OF THE CONTRACT</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The contract term is expected to commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2027. Any extension of the contract beyond this period will be subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of budgetary resources </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communication (C)</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accountability (C)</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Innovation (C)</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Planning and organizing (C)</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Results focus (C)</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Teamwork (C)</span> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For detailed information, please consult the <a href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000245056?posInSet=9&queryId=bcd2a5ea-9a90-4938-88c1-3f56099f4201" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Competency Framework</a>.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">EDUCATION</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.1pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.1pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">A minimum of a post-secondary qualification (diploma, certificate, or university degree) in business administration, social sciences, international relations, or a related field.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">WORK EXPERIENCE</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.05pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in project management, programme coordination, or a related field, , with the ability to support multiple project activities simultaneously.Demonstrated experience in budget management and financial reporting </span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Experience supporting the preparation of Terms of Reference, contract administration, procurement processes, and coordination with consultants, implementing partners, and service providers. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Experience supporting stakeholder consultations, partnership activities, and coordination with government institutions, implementing partners, and other stakeholders, including the organization of meetings, workshops, and consultation processes. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Experience supporting monitoring and reporting activities, including data collection, maintenance of tracking tools, compilation of information, and preparation of inputs for project monitoring and evaluation exercises. </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.05pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to support multiple project activities simultaneously. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work under supervision while managing competing priorities and deadlines. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment and under pressure</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">LANGUAGES</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.05pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Good knowledge (written and spoken) of Hindi </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">WORK EXPERIENCE</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.05pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Experience in the thematic areas of gender equality in sport, safe sport, adolescent girl empowerment, physical education, coach education, or safeguarding in sport contexts.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Experience in UNESCO’s programmes and/or normative tools, particularly in the field of Social and Human Sciences or sport policy.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Experience working with the United Nations system, multilateral organisations, or in a development cooperation context.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Experience with inter-agency mechanisms of the United Nations system.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0070c0"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1c2d3d">Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP), particularly SAP.</span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Good knowledge of UNESCO’s work and of UNESCO’s Sport Section priorities, including the Fit for Life Global Sport Alliance and UNESCO’s framework of Global Policy Standards for Inclusive, Equitable and Safe Sport.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Familiarity with NIKE’s Body Confident Sport programmes or similar evidence-based sport confidence and safeguarding frameworks.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Knowledge of the socio-cultural and sport policy landscape in India, including awareness of the National Education Policy (2020) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for India.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 16.95pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:97%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1c2d3d">Knowledge of research methodologies applicable to qualitative studies and needs assessments in a sport and gender equality context.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">LANGUAGES</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#1c2d3d">Excellent knowledge of English.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#1c2d3d">Knowledge of an official language of India is an asset.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO’s remuneration package comprises a basic salary and a range of additional benefits. These benefits include a social security contribution equivalent to 15% of the basic salary, with 10% allocated to pension coverage and 5% to medical coverage. Employees are also entitled to annual leave at the rate of 2.5 days per month, as well as certified sick leave at the rate of 2 days per month, in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.</span></p> <p>The approximate Gross monthly salary for this post is Rs.<span>119,529</span>/- (including 15% social security with 10% representing Pension and 5% representing Medical).</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To apply, please visit the <a href="https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Careers website</a>. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>