Type of contract :Consultant Contract

Level :Level 2 - Middle

Hiring Unit :Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station :Geneva

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract 11 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) :06/07/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

The International Bureau of Education of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO-IBE) Office in Geneva is seeking applications for a Programme Assistant in the Technical Assistance Unit to Member States in Curriculum-related matters.

Background

IBE’s mission is to strengthen the capacities of member states to design, develop, and implement curricula that ensure the equity, quality, development-relevance and resource efficiency of education and learning systems.

IBE-UNESCO's mandate strategically positions it to support member states' efforts to implement Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) 'Quality education for all' and indeed, other SDGs that depend for their success on effective education and learning systems.

Technical Assistance (TA) is one of the main activities of the IBE. It focuses on all curriculum-related topics on which the IBE has the greatest comparative advantage. IBE’s TA is based on experience and knowledge gained in various regions of the world and countries at different levels of development.

Long Description

IBE’s TA is provided "at the request" of the beneficiary countries to strengthen human and institutional capacities at national and local levels through missions undertaken by IBE staff and/or high-level international experts in the field of curricula, the development of tools and capacity building activities among others. Since each country is responsible for its own development, the role of the IBE is to support national efforts, not to replace it.

The objectives of technical assistance are to:

1. 1. Strengthening institutional capacity
   2. Ensure ownership and sustainability at national, departmental and local levels
   3. Ensure the participation of all stakeholders

Purpose and scope

In the scope of its mandate, IBE is currently supporting the curriculum reform in Haiti through two projects (Phase II (2025-2027) and Phase III (2026-2029). The Programme Assistant will support the Technical Assistance Unit in the coordination, implementation, monitoring, communication and reporting of activities related to the curriculum reform process in Haiti.

ASSIGNMENTS

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO-IBE Director and the direct authority of the Head of the Technical Assistance unit, the Programme Assistant shall undertake the work assignment as follow:

I - Technical Assistance:

Contribute to:

• Drafting technical and financial proposals.
• Supporting the implementation of project activities, through the preparation of Terms of Reference, coordination with consultants, quality assurance support, and logistical coordination.
• Developing pedagogical tools and technical resources to support curriculum reform processes.
• Preparing communication materials related to the Haiti curriculum reform, including drafting various content (articles, blog posts, briefs, etc.) to document project progress, highlight key initiatives, and foster stakeholder engagement.
• Monitoring and reporting on project implementation and results.
• Collecting and analyzing data, lessons learned, and good practices.
• Maintaining project documentation and knowledge management resources.

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II – Institutional development and others

Contribute to:

• Supporting the Director in the organisational and institutional development process of the IBE.
• Undertaking any other tasks required to support the mandate and activities of the Technical Assistance Unit.

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CONTRACT DURATION

11 months

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DELIVERABLES

Monthly progress evidence reports on milestones achieved in the execution of tasks listed above.

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COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

University degree at Masters level or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, or any related field;

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least five years of professional experience in the field of education;
• Experience in project design and implementation;

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LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken French and/or English.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and download and complete the Employment History form(Word document) in ‘Employment History Form / My Documents’.
Before uploading the document, at the end of the word document, please insert the extra pages with thefollowing required information:

A written proposal comprising:

• An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience ofsimilar work,
• A brief proposal (1-2 pages) outlining the approach/methodology to undertake the assignment and,
• A competitive fee for the assignment expressed on a monthly basis.

The complete application shall be submitted on or before 06 July 2026; midnight, Geneva time

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) aboutthe outcome or status of the selection process.

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SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.

Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.