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">SC9</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">Education Sector (ED)</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">Islamabad</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">30/07/2026</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:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO is the United Nations specialized agency for education and leads global efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on inclusive, equitable, and quality education and lifelong learning for all. In Pakistan, UNESCO works closely with the federal and provincial governments to strengthen education systems through policy development, institutional capacity building, teacher development, curriculum reform, education planning, and evidence-based decision-making. Recognizing the growing impacts of climate change on education, UNESCO is implementing the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Funded Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI) in partnership with UNESCO International Institute of Education Planning (UNESCO-IIEP) and Save the Children, being the consortium partners to support the national and provincial stakeholders to integrate climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction into education policies, planning, curricula, teaching and learning practices, and institutional systems. The initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of Pakistan's education sector by equipping institutions, educators, and learners with the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to respond effectively to current and future climate-related challenges.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Project Coordination Officer will support the overall coordination and implementation of the CSESI in Pakistan, ensuring the timely and effective delivery of project activities in close collaboration with the UNESCO HQ and UNESCO IIEP, National and Provincial Local Education Groups (LEGs) Education Departments, development partners, and other key stakeholders. The incumbent will coordinate project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with UNESCO's programme management, administrative, and financial procedures.</span></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="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Country Representative in Pakistan, direct supervision of the Head of Education, and in close coordination with the UNESCO HQ team and UNESCO-IIEP team, the Project Coordination Officer will play a key role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Climate-Smart Education programme. The role involves coordination for stakeholder engagement and organization of workshops, and managing contracts and finances, in close consultation with the Administrative Officer of UNESCO Islamabad Office and ensuring compliance with GPE guidelines and UNESCO procedures, as well as addressing risks proactively to prevent delays or inefficiencies. The position also requires travel to field, in line with Organization’s mission policy, to facilitate the organisation of workshops and coordination with stakeholders. By producing quality reports, the officer ensures transparency and accountability while supporting evidence-based decision-making.</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><ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Project Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement</strong></span></li> </ol> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of CSESI activities in accordance with the approved work plan.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain regular communication and follow-up with government counterparts, consortium partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinate and participate in regular internal UNESCO and meetings with UNESCO-IIEP and Save the Children to facilitate communication, monitor progress, and ensure effective collaboration among partners and follow-up on agreed decisions and action points.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Facilitate coordination among national and international partners to ensure timely implementation of agreed actions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Consolidate, review, and disseminate project documents, technical inputs, and stakeholder feedback as requested by UNESCO HQ or IIEP when relevant.</span></li> </ol> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>2. Organization of Technical Meetings and Workshops</b></H2> </div><div><ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Plan and coordinate the logistical and administrative arrangements for technical meetings, workshops, consultations, and missions in close consultation with the Administrative Officer of UNESCO Islamabad Office and in line with Organization’s mission policy.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare participant packages, meeting documentation, agendas, presentations, and other resource materials.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Liaise with venues, service providers, participants, and partners to ensure the smooth organization of CSESI workshops, consultation and other events in consultation with the Administrative Officer of UNESCO Islamabad Office.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide on-site coordination and administrative support during workshops and technical meetings.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare meeting reports, summaries, and records of key decisions and recommendations.</span></li> </ol></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="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Project Monitoring, Reporting and Knowledge Management</strong></span></p> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor the implementation of CSESI activities and track progress against the approved work plan and results framework.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop, disseminate, and compile monitoring tools, including surveys and evaluation questionnaires for project activities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate the collection and consolidation of project information and stakeholder inputs for the preparation of the mid-term and annual CSESI reports, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on project progress and achievements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare workshop outcome reports and quarterly progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, risks, and recommended corrective actions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain project documentation, records, and knowledge products to support effective project management and reporting.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to evidence generation, documentation of good practices, and knowledge-sharing activities.</span></li> </ol></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="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Technical Documentation and Programme Support</strong></span></p> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute to the preparation of policy briefs, technical reports, lessons learned, and the project's final outcome report.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Compile and submit documents developed during each reporting period together with planned activities for the subsequent quarter.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Provide technical and administrative support in response to reporting and information requests from UNESCO and consortium partners.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute to the formulation of recommendations to strengthen education policy, planning, and project implementation based on lessons learned and emerging priorities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Undertake any other assignment or responsibility as needed by the Head of Education.</span></li> </ol></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-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">One year with possibility of renewal depending upon funding availability and satisfactory performance.</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:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>EDUCATION</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>WORK EXPERIENCE</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum five years’ experience working on issues related to the field of education and development or humanitarian situations, including in contexts involving forced displacement, emergencies, conflict, and disaster.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of educational planning and management, especially in the above-mentioned contexts with experience in climate change, considered an asset</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of conflict-sensitivity and risk management in education including with governments, donors, NGOs, the UN system and relevant international organizations.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in development and delivery of training materials. Experience with training in educational planning and/or crisis-sensitive planning is an asset.</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:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: </strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong organization and coordination skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to maintain effective working relations within a multi-cultural environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Effective communication skills for preparing and presenting reports, briefs, and progress updates.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively, set priorities, and work within tight deadlines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with monitoring and evaluation methodologies (including data collection, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to draft high-quality, clear, concise documents, and reports.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent IT skills, including office productivity tools and online collaboration tools.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proven ability in contract and financial management, including budgeting and reporting.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>LANGUAGES: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good knowledge of English and Urdu is required.</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>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>EDUCATION</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Education, or a related field from a recognized institution. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>WORK EXPERIENCE: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in project planning, implementation, management, and coordination within the education sector.<br>Experience and knowledge of working with UN agencies, or GPE project management procedures and standards.<br>Experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government counterparts, implementing partners, and contractors.<br>Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></strong></span></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:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>LANGUAGES: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Good knowledge of other local/ provincial languages spoken is desirable.</span></p> <p> </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: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: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: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: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: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:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: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:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: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:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>