JOB DETAILS

Type of contract : Service Contract

Level : SC9

Hiring Unit : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station : Current Delhi

Work location : On site

Duration of contract : 12 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight India Standard Time (IST) ) : 31/07/2026

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

Duration of Contract is one (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is an integral part of UNESCO and is a specialized Category-I institute that works on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4, Target 7, focused on education for peace and sustainable development to foster global citizenship. The Institute approaches this goal by developing courses that build Social Emotional Learning (SEL)



competencies through innovative digital pedagogies.

In the realm of educational technology, digital games and gamification have emerged as engaging and effective strategies for better learner/user engagement and learning outcomes.

Long Description

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall guidance of the Director and direct supervision of the National Project IT Officer, the Associate Project Officer- Digital Games will serve as the primary lead of the digital games for peace program and serve all three objectives.

MAIN TASKS AND SERVICES
- Design Educational Games for Peace, Well-being, and Sustainability: Collaborate with the digital learning and program teams within UNESCO MGIEP to conceptualize and design digital games that promote education for peace, wellbeing, and sustainability. Ensure that game designs are pedagogically sound and effective, contextually relevant, and aligned with the Institute’s mis

📌 Associate Project Officer- Digital Games (New Delhi)
🏢 UNESCO
📍 New Delhi