Overview
The Associate National Project Officer will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of a three-year EU funded Project on Prevention of Gender-based Violence in Schools.
Tasks Summary
- Lead the implementation of UNESCO activities under the joint EU Action.
- Develop and maintain detailed implementation plans and track progress against targets.
- Ensure timely preparation of narrative and financial reports.
- Coordinate operational engagement with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and relevant provincial/district structures.
- Facilitate stakeholder coordination for UNESCO activities.
- Coordinate implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) activities.
- Coordinate roll-out activities for the Connect with Respect curriculum.
- Grow and strengthen the CSE Community of Practice for teachers.
- Lead the establishment of CSE repository in South Africa.
- Work with DBE to sensitize School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and School Management Teams (SMTs).
- Coordinate routine monitoring of UNESCO-supported activities and results.
- Support data collection and basic analysis for UNESCO indicators.
- Contribute to the preparation of high-quality narrative and data inputs for reports.
- Coordinate documentation of lessons learned and promising practices.
Experience Requirements
- Experience in the field of gender equality and the prevention and response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with a strong focus on programme management.
- Substantive knowledge and practical experience in GBV programming in the South African context is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, dialogue, and technical support to government or large-scale institutions.
- Proven ability to manage programme budgets and complex reporting requirements for major institutional donors.
- Prior experience in the UN system or an international development organization is an asset.
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Human Rights Law, or a related field.
