Job Opening: UNESCO National Project Officer (Education for Health and Wellbeing) 2025.
We are excited to announce a job opening for the position of National Project Officer (Education for Health and Wellbeing) for 2025. This role is vital for driving initiatives that promote health education and wellbeing in communities, ensuring that individuals have the knowledge and resources to lead healthy lives.
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As the National Project Officer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that focus on health and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with local stakeholders, government agencies, and educational institutions to develop strategies that address health challenges and foster a culture of wellness.
If you are passionate about education and health, and are eager to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to empower individuals and promote healthier futures for all!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, social sciences, public health or a relevant field.
Work Experience
• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience, in areas related to sexual and reproductive health and education.
• Experience in curriculum development and learning assessment.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in policy and strategy design, advocacy in the field related to sexual and reproductive health and sexuality education and or related fields.
• Experience in partnerships and resource mobilization.
Skills and competencies
• A track record in resource mobilization and ability to manage budgets and report on implementation.
• Good understanding of the country, of the development work and of the education sector.
• Extensive knowledge, and high level of technical writing skills on HIV prevention, sexuality education and school related gender-based violence.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and deliver to deadline, as well as work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent networking and high level representational and partnership building skills, involving a wide range of partners (including relevant Ministries, UNAIDS Co-sponsors, donors and civil society.
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
Languages
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written).
• Fluency in at least one of the local languages.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Advanced university degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the field of in education, social sciences, public health or a relevant field.
Work Experience
• Experience within the UN system or similar international organizations, in the field of Education at country/regional level.
• Experience in coordinating inter-institutional platforms on programs especially with government bodies.
• Experience managing inter-sectoral initiatives.
Skills and Competencies
• Ability to take initiative, establish priorities, coordinate and monitor own work plan. Results oriented approach to completing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a multitasking manner, respecting tight deadlines and delivering on the standards required.
• Good knowledge of the work and general functioning of UNESCO and the UN System.
Languages
• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 905,716 Namibian dollars.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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