Associate Project Officer

OVERVIEW
**Parent Sector**: Education Sector (ED)
**Duty Station**: Paris
**Job Family**: Education
**Type of contract**: Service contract
**Level**: 4 A
**Duration of contract**: 6 months, with possibility to renewal up to 24 months based on satisfactory performance and funds availability
**Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time)**: 07-NOV-2025
**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The Section for Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education under the Future of Learning and Innovation Division, Education Sector, is responsible for supporting Member States’ efforts to leverage technological innovation to support the achievement of SDG 4 and enable the futures of learning. The main areas of work of the Section include AI and education, national ICT in education policies, and open educational resources (OER), as well as steering the use of emerging technology as a public good for education.
The Section is implementing a project funded by the European Commission to support the ethical, meaningful, and safe integration of AI in school education across six education systems: Belgium (Flanders and the French-speaking Community), Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), Ireland, Luxembourg, and Sweden. The project seeks to help education authorities adopt or update strategies that provide coherent, evidence-informed guidance on the use of AI in schools. It will also equip schools with practical resources, including change management tools, practice-oriented toolkits, and professional development opportunities for teachers. In addition, the project will foster stronger cooperation with stakeholders to ensure the safe deployment of AI systems and their integration into existing learning resource platforms. Long Description
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the guidance of the Director of the Future of Learning and Innovation Division and Chief of Section for Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education (ED/FLI/ICT), and the immediate supervision of the Project Officer, the incumbent will support the implementation of this project by carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:
Project Coordination Support
Assist the Project Officer in day-to-day management of project activities.
Assist the monitoring of project workplans, timelines, and deliverables, and track progress against milestones.
Support coordination with six Beneficiary Authorities, EU counterparts, UNESCO relevant departments, and local experts.
Prepare briefing notes, background materials, and draft reports for meetings and missions.
Support the organization of Steering Committee meetings as well as bilateral meetings with Beneficiary Authorities, including preparing for agendas, PPTs, minutes, and follow-up actions.
2. Administrative and Logistical Support
Provide substantive support for the coordination of missions, workshops, and events.
Liaise with service providers (translation, layout, event services, etc.) to ensure timely and quality delivery of project deliverables.
Maintain project files, documentation, and correspondence in accordance with UNESCO standards.
Assist with procurement processes by preparing Terms of Reference, request documents, and supporting bid evaluations.
Monitor contracts, payments, and budget execution in line with UNESCO and EU requirements.
Undertake any other tasks relevant to the effective implementation of the project.
3. Communication and Knowledge Management Support
Assist in coordinating with designers, translators, and layout providers to ensure high-quality publications.
Support the development and dissemination of communication materials, including newsletters, event announcements, web updates, and social media content.
Support the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, good practices, and project results.
Long Description COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge 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**:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in education, social sciences, international relations or a related field.
**Work experience**:
Less than 2 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, administration, or related functions, preferably in international organizations or multi-country projects.
**Language skills**:
Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is required.
Other skills and Competencies
Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Excellent ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and shifting priori