OVERVIEW Position Number : 4INED 0003PA Grade : NO-A Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station : New Delhi Job Family : Education Contract Type : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02/04/2026 UNESCO Core Values : Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism UNESCO and the Government of Himachal Pradesh are collaborating to improve educational outcomes through a project titled: “ HP FUTURES - Foundation for Upskilling, Teacher excellence, Understanding, Readiness, Equity, and Sustainability ” (hereafter HP-FUTURES). This Project focuses on three interconnected pillars: (1) Competency-Based Education for 21st Century Skills, (2) Values Education through Sport, and (3) Greening Education. OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in Recent Delhi, and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and Chief of Education, the Associate National Project Officer will serve as the primary focal point for the Greening Education pillar of HP FUTURES, in close collaboration with the leads of the other two pillars and the Project coordinator based in Shimla. Beyond the HP FUTURES project, the National Project Officer will contribute to support UNESCO’s greening education initiatives across South Asia. KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. HP FUTURES Greening Education Pillar Lead implementation of the Greening Education pillar; strengthen teacher capacity through district-level workshops on climate education by integrating UNESCO's Greening Curriculum Guidance; and support schools to develop action plans to meet Green School Quality Standards. Coordinate Eco-Club activities through annual calendars, inter-school competitions,



and community engagement initiatives to reinforce sustainability values. B. UNESCO’s Greening Education Activities in South Asia Contribute technically to UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia’s activities on Greening Education; Education for Sustainable Development; climate change education, and Global Citizenship Education, and to the development of concept notes and project proposals, and workplans. Engage with national counterparts including Ministries of Education; teacher education institutes; and partner institutions across South Asia (foundations, multilateral agencies, and bilateral donors) to advance Greening Education. Draft briefing notes and technical documents; support development of communication and advocacy materials in collaboration with UNESCO’s Communication team; maintain project documentation and knowledge repository Long Description C. Support to UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia’s activities Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Director and the Chief of Education of the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, notably on education. Provide substantive, logístical and administrative support to projects, consultations, meetings, events and missions. Contribute to office-wide activities and events Long Description Long Description COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)



Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Strategic thinking (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Short Description For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) preferably in Education, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences or a related field. WORK EXPERIENCE Less than two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in education program implementation, project coordination, environmental education, or a related field. Long Description SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Strong understanding of UNESCO’s Greening Education principles, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and of SDG 4.7. Experience working with government education systems and national counterparts in India or South Asia Strong programme coordination, implementation, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to contribute to the development of concept notes, technical documents, and advocacy materials Experience in supporting partnership development and preparation of proposals for education and sustainability initiatives Strong analytical, reporting and drafting skills LANGUAGES Excellent command of English (written and spoken) Working knowledge of Hindi DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement of less than two (2) years will be considered an asset. WORK EXPERIENCE Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh education context Experience in teacher capacity building and curriculum development Professional

📌 Associate National Project Officer - Education (Delhi)
🏢 UNESCO
📍 Delhi