Overview
The National Project Officer (Program Design and Policy) will contribute to program development efforts, including policy analysis and uptake, designing, managing, and evaluating programs that support education for peace and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of educational and policy research programs.
- Support teams in development of program designs, Theories of Change, and policy uptake.
- Draft documents, frameworks, and guidelines for program development.
- Coordinate with project teams for timely and high-quality delivery of outputs.
- Manage partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with UNESCO’s Results-Based Management (RBM) framework.
- Provide training and capacity-building sessions for educators and facilitators.
- Support professional development of junior colleagues.
- Stay updated on developments in educational program development, policy analysis, program evaluation, and peace education.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in program design, development, and evaluation, preferably in the education sector.
- Demonstrated experience in managing development of educational and/or research projects.
- Experience in Results-Based Management (RBM) and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks.
- Experience in content development for educational programs, particularly in fields related to peace, sustainability, or SEL.
- Experience with international educational programs and research is an asset.
- Experience in leading evaluation or program design projects in international settings.
Qualifications
- An advanced university degree (master’s degree) in education, program management, program evaluation, or a related field.
- A Ph.D. in education, research methods, or a related field is highly desirable.
