Associate Project Officer (Education)
at UNESCO, Paris, France
- Contract
- P-2
- Closing date
- 21 November 2026
- Listed
- 8 October 2026, from UNESCO
The advert
OVERVIEW Position Number: ED/PA 259 Grade: P-2 Parent Sector: Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Education Contract Type: Project Appointment Duration of contract: 1 year Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 22/10/2026 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.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director General for Education, 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, the incumbent will contribute to follow-up and implementation of the 2023 Recommendation by focusing on the development of new thematic and context-specific materials and their dissemination, as well as to capacity-strengthening and other targeted activities and support to Member States (with a particular focus on the LAC region). OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST The Associate Project Officer will : Provide substantive research, analytical, and technical support for the design and implementation of the digital citizenship portfolio, including the preparation of strategic documentation such as policy briefs, position papers, guidance materials, and inputs to resource mobilization initiatives, fostering collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and develop integrated regional and country-level programmes. Support the development, publication, and dissemination of materials on the teaching and learning of history, particularly those included in the General History of Africa Resource Pack and contribute to the preparation and dissemination of other knowledge products and outreach activities, such as reports, presentations, workshops, and events, ensuring effective coordination with Field Offices. Ensure follow up particularly with the LAC countries. Support the planning, coordination, and rollout of the Section's work on hate speech, racism, equality and non-discrimination at regional and national levels. Contribute to strengthening coherence and synergies between UNESCO's work on digital citizenship, hate speech prevention and the promotion of equality and non-discrimination, supporting integrated educational responses in line with the 2023 Recommendation. Work closely with other sectors, Field Offices, Member States and partners, ensuring effective follow-up, particularly in the LAC region. Support partnership development and resource mobilization efforts by analyzing and compiling background information for potential partnerships and fundraising opportunities and providing operational backstopping for collaborative activities in the above areas. KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate Project Officer will : • Provide substantive research, analytical, and technical support for the design and implementation of the digital citizenship portfolio, including the preparation of strategic documentation such as policy briefs, position papers, guidance materials, and inputs to resource mobilization initiatives, fostering collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and develop integrated regional and country-level programmes.• Support the development, publication, and dissemination of materials on the teaching and learning of history, particularly those included in the General History of Africa Resource Pack and contribute to the preparation and dissemination of other knowledge products and outreach activities, such as reports, presentations, workshops, and events, ensuring effective coordination with Field Offices. Ensure follow up particularly with the LAC countries. • Support the planning, coordination, and rollout of the Section's work on hate speech, racism, equality and non-discrimi