Project Associate - Social and Human Sciences

JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Service Contract Level : SC6 Hiring Unit : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) Duty Station : New Delhi Work location : On site Duration of contract : 12 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC−5 Time) : 26/07/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Kickstart Her Future – India 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. 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. MAIN TASKS AND SERVICES Project Planning and Implementation Support: Assist in the preparation and updating of project work plans, activity schedules, implementation trackers and monitoring tools. Support the coordination and logistical organization of project activities, meetings, consultations, workshops, training sessions and events. Liaise with implementing partners, consultants and service providers regarding operational and administrative matters and follow up on agreed actions. Maintain project implementation records and monitor progress against planned activities and timelines, bringing delays or issues to the attention of the supervising officer. Support the organization and documentation of Project Steering Committee meetings, including preparation of background materials, meeting notes and follow-up actions. Assist with the coordination of research, training and resource development activities by facilitating communication among stakeholders and tracking deliverables. Support the preparation, translation, adaptation and dissemination of project materials and resources as required. Monitor implementation schedules and maintain project documentation to facilitate effective project delivery. Long Description Budget Administration and Financial Support: Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and financial monitoring tools. Prepare financial information and supporting documentation for budget reviews, financial reporting exercises and donor reporting requirements. Assist in the preparation of contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and other administrative documents in accordance with UNESCO procedures. Track consultant and service provider deliverables and assist in processing payments following verification by the responsible officer. Compile financial and administrative information required for project reporting and audits. Provide administrative and financial support to other SHS Sector projects as required. Long Description Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Support implementation of the project monitoring framework through collection, compilation and organization of project data. Maintain monitoring tools, indicator tracking systems and project databases. Assist with baseline, endline and other assessment exercises through coordination of logistics, data collection and documentation processes. Compile information and draft inputs for progress reports, donor reports, briefing notes and project updates. Maintain project records and institutional documentation in UNESCO corporate systems, including SharePoint and SISTER. Support the preparation of periodic reportin