UNESCO is Seeking an Associate Project Officer – Digital Games: Apply By 22 April 2026 @UNESCO

Overview

UNESCO is recruiting an Associate Project Officer – Digital Games, offered as a 12-month Service Contract position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives related to digital games for peace education.
• Conceptualise and design digital educational games focused on peacebuilding, well-being, and sustainable development.
• Collaborate with external developers for game design and implementation.
• Support the development of digital courses and integrate game-based tools into curricula.
• Design and manage research studies assessing the impact of game-based learning.
• Engage with the EdTech ecosystem to build partnerships.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Digital Gaming, Instructional Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media, Learning Technology, or related fields.
• Minimum two years of experience in designing or managing digital educational products and game-based learning tools.
• Proven involvement in digital game design and development.
• Strong understanding of gamification and learning design principles.
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English; working knowledge of Hindi is preferred.

Benefits

• Annual starting salary of approximately INR 3,286,361.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Medical insurance reimbursement (up to 5% of base salary).
• Pension contributions (up to 10% of base salary).

Location

Global

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application through the UNESCO careers platform.

Deadline

April 22, 2026