Associate National Project Officer – Education

UNESCO

UNESCO education officer supporting teacher-training reforms in Uzbekistan. Coordinating curriculum, competency-based practicum, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, and capacity-building activities.

Posted 8/5/2026contractTashkent • 🇺🇿 UzbekistanJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing education programs, particularly in pre-service teacher education, while ensuring alignment with Competency-Based Education principles. Proficient in communication, collaboration, and capacity building within multicultural environments.

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Advanced University Degree in Education or Social SciencesMinimum 4 Years of Relevant Professional ExperienceExcellent Oral and Written Communication SkillsStrong Analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsKnowledge of UNESCO's Mission and Education Sector Programme

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentProgram EvaluationCapacity BuildingResults-Based ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisTeacher TrainingPracticum Model DesignEducation ReformQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Work Under PressureOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office SoftwareMonitoring and Evaluation Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Competency-Based EducationPre-Service Teacher EducationProfessional DevelopmentUNESCOEducation ProgrammeMulticultural EnvironmentEquity and InclusionGender EqualityLocal Implementing PartnersInternational Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical inputs for preparing and implementing detailed work plans for UNESCO’s Education Programme, particularly pre-service teacher education
Support review and revision of teacher education curricula and programmes, including development of new courses and strengthening methodology courses
Coordinate and oversee day-to-day Education Programme activities in line with work plans and timelines
Support reforms in pre-service and teacher education and systems for continuous professional development aligned with Competency-Based Education principles
Contribute to designing, testing, validating, and endorsing a CBE-aligned practicum model
Contribute to institutional capacity building of pre-service teacher training centres, education faculties, and professional development centres
Maintain communication with local implementing partners, including pedagogical universities
Ensure policy, curriculum, practicum, and capacity-building initiatives integrate quality, equity, inclusion, and gender equality
Facilitate communication and collaboration between UNESCO, line ministries, institutions, and national stakeholders
Liaise with international and national development partners to ensure synergies with broader development efforts in Uzbekistan
Provide technical inputs to monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Analyse programme performance data and identify achievements, challenges, and lessons learned
Support preparation of progress reports and donor briefs
Organize workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building activities
Contribute to knowledge products and resources for sustaining and expanding UNESCO education interventions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in education, social sciences, international relations, ICT, or another relevant field; alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) plus at least four years of additional relevant experience
Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in general education
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good knowledge of results-based and budget management tools
Ability to work under pressure, manage heavy workloads, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail and quality
Strong IT skills, including standard office software
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work as part of an international team in a multicultural environment
Ability to form effective working relationships with counterparts and colleagues
Ability to work in complex, rural, and remote areas
Excellent written and oral knowledge of English and Uzbek
Desirable: work experience in pre-service teacher training
Desirable: work experience in in-service teacher training
Desirable: familiarity with administrative procedures of the UN, preferably UNESCO
Desirable: knowledge of UNESCO’s mission and Education Sector Programme
Desirable: good knowledge of Russian

Benefits

Comp & perks

12-month contract including a 3-month probation period, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality