Overview
The Project Officer (Education) will contribute to implementing the ESD for 2030 framework, leading work related to its implementation, developing research outputs, and managing the ESD for 2030 team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the work related to the implementation of ESD for 2030, including coordination with UNESCO Field Offices; providing technical backstopping; producing guidance, communication and advocacy materials; and drafting reports and other working documents.
- Develop major research outputs on selected topics of common interest for Member States engaged in the ESD for 2030 Country Initiatives.
- Develop partnerships with international and regional institutions to support capacity development of education professionals at the country level.
- Lead the development of activities for the global network of ESD stakeholders (ESD‑Net 2030), including communication and coordination with members (country representatives, international and regional partners, and other institutions); organizing knowledge‑sharing and learning activities, advocacy, and monitoring & evaluation; and drafting reports and communication materials.
- Contribute to country‑level implementation of the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative, led by the Global Partnership for Education, UNESCO and Save the Children, in close cooperation with UNESCO Field Offices and in‑country partners.
- Manage the ESD for 2030 team for the formulation, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, and for providing support to Member States and other development partners.
- Coordinate resource mobilization for the Section’s programmes, in particular for the ESD for 2030 programme.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible, relevant work experience in the field of education, sustainable development and/or policy, including in national or local level project implementation, of which preferably 3 years acquired at the international level.
- Experience in designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects.
- Experience in outreach activities and partnerships/network building at international level.
- Experience in managing teams
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Education, Environment, Sustainable Development or related fields.
