Job Description

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Gaborone

Contract : Non Staff

Level : Level 1

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 24-OCT-2025

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the National Program Officer, The Education for Health and Wellbeing Junior Project Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to ensure effective, planning, implementation and monitoring of UNESCO work on Education, Health and Wellbeing. Specifically she will provide support in the implementation of the implementation of the CSE Teacher training (Primary and Secondary), CSE Teacher Training Colleges, TVET’s and IHS, Support roll out of Connect with Respect to Education Regions, ESA Ministerial Commitment and the implementation of all activities under the Unified Budget, Results and Accountability Framework (UBRAF) in Botswana.

Long Description

The Junior Project Assistant shall perform the following tasks:

Assist in organizing and provision of logistical support ahead of country training courses and workshops outlined in the O3 programme outline for Botswana. Logistics will include travel, accommodation and conferencing arrangements.
Procure quotations from service providers for services required to host and/or implement planned activities. Once contracts have been initiated the incumbent should liaise with service providers to ensure timely and quality delivery of goods and services
Preparation of financial reconciliation reports on funds committed and disbursed from the Regional Office in line with planned activities.
Ensure the presence of UNESCO visibility items during meetings.

Long Description

Participate in the production of technical and policy studies and provide input to various framework documents as required.
Registration of new consultants and service providers in the global UNESCO database.
Provide rapporteuring support during meetings and submission of activity reports.
Support effective participation of UNESCO in OMT groups, task teams, etc. as assigned by the Senior Operations Officer contributing to UNESCO planning and reporting against the requirements and alignment of UNESCO with the harmonized processes at the country level in accordance with regulations and rules of the Organization and procedures of the office.
Support any other administration and related coordination tasks and assist other team members as assigned by the Supervisor, Senior Operations Officer, or the Director.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)

Communication (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Professionalism (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Basic secondary education.
A first degree in social sciences or administration will be considered an advantage.

Work Experience

At least one year of relevant work experience, in an international organization; experience with the UN is added advantage

Long Description

Skills & Competencies

Confident, assertive communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of people and across all levels
Attention to detail
Able to prioritize work and manage deadlines
Planning and time management – meets deadlines
Reflective and open to learning

Languages

Fluency in written and oral English.
Proficiency in local language is an added advantage

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 an 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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UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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