Project Coordinator: HP-FUTURES

UNESCO and the Government of Himachal Pradesh are collaborating to improve educational outcomes in the State of Himachal Pradesh through a project titled: HP – FUTURES: Foundation for Upskilling, Teacher excellence, Understanding, Readiness, Equity, and Sustainability (hereafter HP-FUTURES). This project will adopt a three-pronged approach

(1) reviewing policies, curricula, teacher training programs, and conducting needs assessments to identify gaps and provide solutions to enhance alignment of competency-based education (CBE) for 21st century skills;  

(2) building knowledge of and providing concrete tools and approaches to teachers on values education through sport (Sports Values in Every classroom toolkit- SViECT); and  

(3) conducting needs assessment of Himachal Pradesh’s readiness to integrate and implement greening education in schools, equipping students with the skills to address real-world problems like climate change.  

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi, and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and Chief of Education (ED), the project coordinator will be engaged by the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia (hereinafter UNESCO) to support the implementation of the HP – FUTURES  project.  

The Project Coordinator will be based in Shimla and work with the project management team based in New Delhi consisted of Programme Specialists and staff members from the Education and the Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Sectors in the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia leading  overall project management, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, and reporting efforts in coordination with UNESCO’s implementing partners in regards to the following three outputs

1. Develop policies, curriculum, teacher training programs, and assessment on competency-based education (CBE) for 21st century skills to enhance teacher readiness for effective implementation in classrooms and beyond. 

2. Conduct teacher capacity building workshops to strengthen understanding of values of inclusion, equity, and respect strengthened through sports 

3. Evaluate policies, curriculum, teacher training programs, Eco-clubs, and assessments on greening education conducted to ensure a holistic integration of climate change education in Himachal Pradesh, with findings presented to guide future implementation. 

• Organize and oversee project events, workshops, and consultations; ensure logistical arrangements and stakeholder participation are effectively managed. 

• Monitor the political, social, and security environment in implementation areas and ensure compliance with UN security protocols. 

• Facilitate a scoping mission featuring multiple consultation sessions with diverse stakeholders — including policymakers, curriculum developers, school administrators, teachers, State Council of Educational Research and Training and District Institute of Education and Training - for CBE.  

The performance of the Project Coordinator will be assessed based on the following indicators: 

1. Project Management and Coordination 

• All planned activities are implemented on time, with effective coordination and communication reflected in positive stakeholder feedback. 

• Project documentation, including work plans, reports, and meeting minutes, is timely, complete, and meets quality standards. 

• Strong relationships are established with key stakeholders, and government counterparts demonstrate ownership through active participation and policy uptake. 

• Budget is utilized efficiently with full compliance to financial procedures and no major audit findings. 

• Events and activities are delivered cost-effectively and in accordance with UN security protocols, considering the political, social, and security context. 

2. Technical and Content Development Support 

• Assessment reports and technical documents meet UNESCO’s quality standards, are contextually relevant to Himachal Pradesh, and align with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. 

• All project outputs reflect UNESCO’s principles and thematic priorities. 

• Curriculum and content development are completed on schedule in collaboration with consultants and partners, incorporating field data and stakeholder inputs. 

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting 

• A robust Monitoring and Evaluation framework is implemented, with regular collection and analysis of gender- and age-disaggregated data to track progress against objectives. 

• Quarterly updates, project reports, and communication materials are submitted on time and contribute to project visibility and decision-making. 

• A functional document repository is maintained, and lessons learned are clearly documented and applied to future project phases. 

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 an interview. 

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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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