The Development Coordination Officer will work under the direct supervision and will report to the Director of the UNESCO New Delhi Regional Office. The Development Coordination Officer will also work closely with the Sector Programme Specialists to provide support to the Director on sustainable development analysis, strategic planning, programming, communication and partnership across the Region and in particular with other agencies of the United Nations System.
The Development Coordination Officer will be responsible for:
Coordinating with the National Offices in Dhaka and Kathmandu, and the UNRCOs and UNCTs in Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
Coordinating internally with programme staff across all areas of UNESCO’s to ensure substantive support to the Director, with a focus on planning and reporting for UNSCDFs and UNRC offices in Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
Ensuring seamless coordination of/New Delhi’s active participation in joint programs and projects in alignment with UNESCO’s C/4 and C/5 as well as the UNSDCFs and their relevant Outcomes/Results Working Groups in Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
Education:
Completed Master’s degree or equivalent in Education, International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, or related field
Skills and Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a field relevant to UNESCO’s mandate.
Experience in providing substantive support to senior officials in an international organization is desirable.
Experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy, project/programme management, or resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation is desirable.
Experience in working in a large multicultural team at country, regional and global levels is desirable.
