Associate National Project Officer

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO | Staff |
Closing: 19 Mar 2026 14 days remaining
Location: Kabul

Overview

The Associate National Project Officer will support the implementation of education projects in Afghanistan, focusing on project coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

Tasks Summary
  • Support the preparation and implementation of detailed work plans for project activities.
  • Contribute to day-to-day project coordination to ensure compliance with guidelines.
  • Assist in the preparation of project procurement plans and coordinate with the procurement unit.
  • Liaise with local implementing partners to support the quality and timely delivery of project activities.
  • Support communication and outreach with local communities regarding project objectives.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and updating of project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools.
  • Support the use of feedback and monitoring mechanisms to collect input from beneficiaries and stakeholders.
  • Assist in monitoring financial utilization and preparing periodic narrative and financial reports.
  • Contribute to the culturally appropriate localization and contextualization of the regional guidebook on parenting education.
  • Monitor developments and good practices in skills development and literacy programmes in Afghanistan.
  • Support the development and implementation of training plans for implementing partners.
  • Maintain regular communication with IPs to facilitate effective project implementation.
  • Provide coordination support and analytical inputs related to IP staff recruitment and procurement processes.
  • Support the organization and coordination of consultations, knowledge-sharing and learning events.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the project’s visibility and communication activities.
  • Draft and prepare project success stories, impact notes, briefings, publications and reports.
Experience Requirements
  • Progressively responsible professional experience in education or related development fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in non-formal education, TVET, literacy programmes and/or parenting education.
Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken). Excellent knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 1 year

Work Modality:

Remuneration: The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 37,838 USD.

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