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OVERVIEW

Post Number : ED / PA 254

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station : Paris

Job Family : Education

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 15-AUG-2025

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

Duration of contract : 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director General for Education and the Director of the Division for Peace and Sustainable Development the overall guidance of the Chief of Section on Global Citizenship and Peace Education and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist / Team Leader for Memory and Non-discrimination the incumbent is responsible for coordinating education programs that deal with violent pasts embedded in UNESCOs wider programs on Global Citizenship Education and ensuring alignment with the 2023 Recommendation on Education for Peace Human Rights and Sustainable Development.

Background Information

UNESCO is the agency of the United Nations system with a mandate to promote education about the Holocaust and genocide. Based on UNESCO General Conference Resolution 34C / 61 and supported by United Nations Resolution 60 / 7 on Holocaust Remembrance (2005) and resolution 61 / 255 on Holocaust denial (2007) the Organization supports Member States in strengthening education about the Holocaust and genocide and promotes education that helps to address violent pasts and prevent future mass atrocities.

UNESCOs work in the field of Holocaust and genocide education is part of the Organizations work on Global Citizenship Education (GCED). GCED is a strategic area of UNESCOs Education Sector programme and builds on the work of peace and human rights education. UNESCO understands GCED as an educational approach that nurtures a sense of belonging to a common humanity through promoting values attitudes and skills that are based on and instill respect for human rights gender equality and social justice. Global Citizenship Education (GCED) is at the core of Target 4.7 of Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Education.

Long Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The Programme Officer will contribute to the development and coordination of the Sectors activities relating to education about violent pasts with focus on Holocaust and genocide education in partnership with relevant stakeholders in the field. This includes :

Support management of the 2025 cycle of the International Program on Holocaust and Genocide Education (IPHGE).

• Support the coordination of UNESCOs new multisectoral work in Rwanda for building capacities of memorial sites for education.
• Support the organisation of events and conferences such as International Days in consultation with UNESCOs programme Sectors and partners.
• Support the development and publication of technical guidance on violent pasts education including coordination of document production (copyediting design and layout) translations and adaptations for regional and national contexts as possible in close cooperation with Field Offices and relevant UNESCO services. Support the launch of new publications.
• Strengthen the network of key partners in the field of work of Global Citizenship and Peace Education with a focus on education about violent pasts.
• Remain well versed about new research and global trends in Education and contribute to the development of concept notes and project documents related to the Sections work.
• Analyze and compile background data to support resource mobilization efforts including identifying funding opportunities contributing to the preparation of funding proposals and follow-up.
• Support communication (website social media and other supports) outreach advocacy on all above-mentioned activities.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)

Accountability (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

Professionalism (C)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work Experience

Skills and Competencies

Languages

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCOs salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable : 30 days annual leave family allowance medical insurance pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 86 274 US $.

For full information on benefits and entitlements please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

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 an 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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Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1