Programme Officer (Education)
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok and Office for UN Coordination for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCO Bangkok) covers Afghanistan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand. The office represents UNESCO in the United Nations regional architecture, namely the Regional Collaborative Platform for Asia-Pacific, and leads the regional coordination of Sustainable Development Goal 4.
The Education Section at UNESCO Bangkok is dedicated to strengthening the capacities of the Member States to provide equitable, inclusive, and quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. Through targeted support, UNESCO Bangkok assists Member States in designing, reviewing, financing, and systematically monitoring their education sector policies and plans to develop transformative education systems aligned with SDG4.
In this context, UNESCO supports programmes in higher education, TVET, skills development and digital transformation, including emerging areas such as AI in education, to help countries develop relevant skills for the future of work and improve education systems. Furthermore, the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok is the Secretariat of the Tokyo Convention on Recognition of Qualifications, and of the Entrepreneurship Education Network for Asia-Pacific.
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok and the direct supervision of the Chief of Education section, the incumbent will design, plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor the above-mentioned programmes:
- Support the implementation of the programmes in compliance with the programmes specific objectives, activities and expected outputs.
- Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of programmes implementation and the reporting on activities.
- Liaise with the Government, international and national stakeholders.
ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Education Section and the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok. Within this framework, the incumbent will operate with a moderate level of independence in implementing programme activities, guided by established workplans, UNESCO rules, and operational procedures.
The incumbent will be responsible for the day to day coordination and implementation of programme activities, including overseeing partnerships, managing procurement and contracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of outputs. While strategic direction and quality assurance will be provided by the supervisor, the role requires sound judgment in managing implementation processes, resources and associated risks. The incumbent may also provide guidance and supervision to consultants and support staff involved in programme delivery.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of education, social sciences, international development, or related area.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in Education, including two (2) years acquired preferably at the international level, in technical assistance and project management in the field of education; Work experience in education-related programmes, including TVET, skills development, higher education, or digital transformation and AI in education.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent project management skills, including results-based management, financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
- Integrity, reliability, and sense of commitment in the execution of duties.
- Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, to manage heavy workloads and to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of standard office software and online collaboration tools.
LANGUAGES
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.
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