Project Coordinator at UNESCO

Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: Project Coordinator
Duration: One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory perfonnance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist (Education). the Project Coordinator for the Empowennent of Girls & Women Through the Use of ICTs for literacy and Skills Development in Nigeria. the expert will perform the following functions:
• Ensure the effective day-to-day administration of the project in consultation with the Senior Programme Specialist.
• Effectively participate in the implementation. monitoring and evaluation of the P&G project, including field missions.
• Prepare quality work plans. progress and final reports, briefs and presentations required for the successful and timely implementation of the programme.
• Ensure effective coordination of programme activities through regular consultation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure effective and timely execution of programme-related workshops. seminars. field missions, study tours as per given deadlines and with strict adherence to UNESCO rules. procedures. and norms, including financial procedures.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the UNESCO Abuja Regional Office and support the Education Section with routine communication and consultation with relevant officials at federal and state levels.
• Keep abreast with national development programmes and trends with a view to identifying, organizing andanaiyzing relevant inlonnation to underpin the implementation and monitoring of the Empowennent of Girls & Women Through the Use of ICTs for Literacy and Skills Development in Nigeria project.
• Contribute to the work of the Education Section and the Inter-sectoral Platform.
• Perform any other duty deemed necessary by the Regional Director or Senior Programme Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
The ideal candidates should posses:

• At least an advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Education or Social sciences
• 5 to 10 years of work experience in the field of education at national level. Experience in and familiarity with the work of the United Nations, multilateral or bilateral organizations will be an asset.
• Experience in management and coordination of projects, especially literacy projects.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and to work effectively with teams.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written). A brief written test may be used in the evaluation of candidates.
• Ability to work inter-sectorally and in teams.