JOB DETAILS

Type of contract : Service Contract

Level : SC6

Hiring Unit : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station : Recent Delhi

Work location : On site

Duration of contract : 12 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC−5 Time) : 26/07/2026

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

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Kickstart Her Future – India is a 24-month extrabudgetary initiative implemented in partnership with NIKE, Inc. The project promotes the safe and inclusive participation of adolescent girls aged 11–17 in sport and physical activity in the National Capital Region of Delhi, through four interconnected pillars: evidence generation, resource development, coach capacity building, and policy institutionalization.

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO South Asia Regional Office, the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and Chief of Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Sector,



and under the day-to-day guidance of the designated National Project Officer, the incumbent shall provide programme, administrative, financial and coordination support to the implementation of the UNESCO–NIKE “Kickstart Her Future – India” project and other SHS Sector extrabudgetary activities.

MAIN TASKS AND SERVICES

Project Planning and Implementation Support:
- Assist in the preparation and updating of project work plans, activity schedules, implementation trackers and monitoring tools.
- Support the coordination and logistical organization of project activities, meetings, consultations, workshops, training sessions and events.
- Liaise with implementing partners, consultants and service providers regarding operational and administrative matters and follow up on agreed actions.
- Maintain project implementation records and monitor progress against planned activities and timelines, bringing delays or issues to the attention of the supervising officer.
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📌 Project Associate (New Delhi)
🏢 UNESCO
📍 New Delhi