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The UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen seeks an Education Project Manager to lead and coordinate the implementation of the System Capacity Grant in Yemen and to support the coordination, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of related education activities in Yemen. The role sits under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen and under the direct supervision of the Education Programme Specialist. It involves strengthening education system governance, sector coordination, monitoring and reporting systems, Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), and learning assessment systems, with a focus on Education in Emergencies (EiE) and knowledge exchange across Yemen and the Gulf States.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination and Implementation: Plan and implement project activities, workplans, timelines, and deliverables. Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education, UNESCO teams, consultants, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution. Organize and follow up on meetings, workshops, consultations, missions, and related activities. Monitor progress, identify challenges, and support timely follow-up actions.

• Sector Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement: Support UNESCO’s coordination with the Local Education Group (LEG), Development Partners Group (DPG), Ministry of Education, donors, UN agencies, and education partners. Provide guidance and follow-up support to coordination processes and agreed actions. Promote communication and alignment among education stakeholders. Support preparation and follow-up of coordination meetings, technical consultations, and joint reviews.

• Monitoring, Reporting and Technical Follow-up: Monitor project progress, results, indicators, and reporting requirements. Prepare and consolidate progress reports, donor reports, briefing notes, presentations, and technical updates. Maintain records of project activities, deliverables, and follow-up actions. Provide technical inputs to support planning, reporting, and decision-making.

• Internal Coordination and Programme Support: Ensure internal UNESCO coordination for consistency and alignment of programme activities. Collect and consolidate inputs from colleagues, consultants, partners, and technical experts. Review and edit project documents, reports, proposals, and related materials. Support administrative, logistical, procurement, budgeting, and operational follow-up related to project implementation.

• Support to Education in Emergencies and Knowledge Exchange: Support EiE activities and related education initiatives in Yemen and the Gulf States. Contribute to knowledge-sharing, advocacy, webinars, consultations, and dialogue sessions. Prepare knowledge products, presentations, talking points, technical notes, and briefing materials. Liaise with ministries, UN agencies, donors, partners, and technical experts as required.

• Missions and Other Duties: Undertake missions as required and subject to security clearance to support project activities and coordination processes. Provide technical and coordination support during missions and field-level activities. Support other education programme activities and related tasks as needed. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director or Supervisor.

• Competencies

• Core and managerial competencies include communication, accountability, innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, planning and organizing, results focus, and teamwork. Refer to the UNESCO Competency Framework for detailed information.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, social sciences, education, management, or a related field.

• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in education programmes, Education in Emergencies (EiE), sector coordination, project coordination, or international development. At least 2 years of international and/or regional professional experience. Experience in Education programmes and initiatives in Arab countries. Working experience in project coordination and multi-stakeholder engagement, and experience working with Ministries of Education and development partners.

• Skills and Competencies: Strong project coordination, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and implementation processes simultaneously. Strong drafting, reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and remotely in a fast-paced environment. Good knowledge of project management, monitoring, reporting, and coordination processes. Strong knowledge of education sector coordination mechanisms, particularly Local Education Groups (LEGs) and Development Partners Groups (DPGs). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.

• Desirable Qualifications: Experience working with UN agencies; previous experience related to Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), education planning, monitoring, or data systems and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) programmes and processes.

• Remuneration and Benefits

• The description notes a contractual remuneration and benefits provision for this role, including an annual remuneration figure and a pension and health insurance scheme upon proof of inscription.