Overview

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking a National Project Officer for Program Design and Policy within its Education Sector. The role focuses on program design, policy development, coordination, and evaluation of education initiatives aligned with UNESCO’s global mission.

Key Responsibilities

Designing and developing education and policy research programmes
Supporting Theory of Change development and policy integration
Drafting programme frameworks, guidelines, and strategic documents
Coordinating programme development and evaluation activities
Managing partnerships with governments, academic institutions, and stakeholders
Delivering training sessions for educators and facilitators

Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s level) in education, programme management, evaluation, or related fields
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in programme design, implementation, or evaluation
Familiarity with Results-Based Management (RBM) and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems
Experience in educational content development, particularly in peace, sustainability, or social-emotional learning
Strong analytical, managerial, and interpersonal abilities
Excellent command of English and good knowledge of Hindi