JOB DETAILS
Type of contract: Service Contract
Level: SC3
Hiring Unit: Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Current Delhi
Work location: On site
Duration of contract: 6 months
Application deadline (Midnight UTC−5 Time): 28/04/2026
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
India is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) plays a critical role in improving learning outcomes, strengthening cognitive development and preserving India’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
In 2025, UNESCO New Delhi developed the State of Education Report for India (SOER 2025) on Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education. Following the release of the national report, UNESCO will organize state-level dissemination and launch events to promote dialogue, policy uptake, and stakeholder engagement at sub-national levels. UNESCO will also develop state-specific project proposals to further the engagement of MTB-MLE.
To support the effective organization of the SOER 2025 state launches and the development of state-specific project proposals and to provide programme implementation, administrative, and logístical support to follow-up actions related to SOER 2025, the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia will engage a Project Assistant on Service Contract for 6 months. MAIN TASKS AND SERVICES
Under the authority of the Director, the supervision of the Programme Specialist of the Education Sector, and the overall guidance of the National Programme Officer of UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi, the Project Assistant shall undertake the following:
Provide Programme and Event Management support for UNESCO 2025 SOER launches in several Indian States
Support the planning and organization of state-level launch events for the UNESCO 2025 State of Education Report on MTB-MLE, particularly in Telangana and Odisha. Provide admi
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