Associate Project Officer (PVE)
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: New Delhi
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level : 4 (Equivalent to NOB)
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight India Time) : 20-Oct-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of Contract is one (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s first category 1 Research Institute in the Asia and the Pacific region towards developing and promoting new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. The Institute is a globally regarded center of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence.
Long Description
UNESCO MGIEP believes that youth need more opportunities to participate actively in decision-making and have a more significant say in policymaking that will impact their futures. UNESCO MGIEP is seeking a national project officer to support the youth program officer in developing the Institute-wide youth strategy and the development of a global network for the Youth-Driven Communities of Peace (YoD-COP).
Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the youth program officer of the Institute, the incumbent will serve as an “Associate Project Officer” and will support the Youth Project Officer in managing the youth projects specifically in PVE (Prevention of Violent Extremism), Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), and Peacebuilding educational activities. The specific roles and responsibilities will include the following responsible for the following duties:
Long Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft different types of documents, i.e., in-depth research for youth courses of the institute, concept notes, recommendations, projects, and policy proposals for youth programmes.
- Design, facilitate, and conduct online and offline workshops for relevant UNESCO MGIEP courses on PVE, peacebuilding, etc., to introduce and familiarize youth with PVE skills.
- Design and adapt content and context of UNESCO MGIEP PVE courses for youth in different geographies.
- Conceptualize, design, and facilitate workshops for the Social and Emotional Learning for Youth Waging Peace (SEL for YWP) and Self-directed Emotional Learning for Empathy and Kindness (SEEK) courses.
- Support the overall internal coordination of MGIEP’s work on PVE, YoD-COP, and other peacebuilding—peace education activities, including representing MGIEP with UNESCO’s Intersectoral Group on PVE and other internal and external PVE and related groups, meetings, and events when required.
- Assist the Youth Programme Officer in organizing a yearly TAGe across SDG 16, and identify relevant partners for the event.
- Raise funds (in-kind and financial) for PVE activities.
- Any other related task as assigned by the Supervisor/Director.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master’s) in Political Sciences, Peace Building, International Law, and other related studies.
Work Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience working with educators delivering online and in-person education programmes and/or working with education or other social sector ministries in government.
- Experience of Youth Programmes, Prevention of Violent Extremism, and Youth Peace and Security Agenda and related fields.
- Substantial experience in programme design, and management.
Long Description
Position-Related Skills and Competencies:
- Solid research skills and ability to produce quality documents (reports, academic papers, etc.).
- Critical analysis skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret important documents.
- Proven in-depth knowledge of international and Indian NGOs working with youth in peacebuilding education programmes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Global teamwork experience and ability to work in multicultural environments.
- Developed interpretive and conceptualization/formulation abilities.
- The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity, and cope with rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances.
- Excellent IT skills, in particular, MS Office applications.
Languages:
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and working knowledge of Hindi.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- Professional experience within an international environment/United Nations Agency and experience working in a multidisciplinary team will be an asset.
- Advanced knowledge in Peace Building, PVE, and related areas (YPS, WPS).
- Familiarity with India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) programmes.
- Experience in designing online and in-person workshops, facilitating and moderating.
Languages:
- Working knowledge of other UNESCO Official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Russian).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits, which may include, if applicable: 30 days annual leave, reimbursement of medical insurance (up to 5% of base salary), pension plan (up to 10% of base salary), etc. The monthly base salary of NOB R1 is INR 1,67,123 (Negotiable).
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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