Job Detail
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Experience 5 Years
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Gender Both
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Vacancy Number N/A
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Education Level Bachelors Degree
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No of Vacancies N/A
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Grade Level/Post Level N/A
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Contract Duration From 7 to 11 months
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Required Language English
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Hiring For UNESCO
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Age Requirement 18+
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Recruitment Type N/A
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Required Field of Study Administration, Political Science, Communication, Sociology, Industrial Engineering, Secretarial Studies
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Post Number N/A
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Field Office
Duty Station: Lima
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 17 DIC 2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
BACKGROUND
Education is a fundamental human right and a global public good with the potential to transform the lives of individuals, communities, and the planet. UNESCO’s Education Sector provides global and regional leadership to ensure that all children, young people, and adults have access to quality lifelong learning.
Within the framework of the implementation of the Education program in Peru, the UNESCO Office and the Quellaveco Association signed an agreement in 2024 to implement the UNESCO-Quellaveco-REIMAGINA Project from 2024 to 2027. This project is being carried out in the Moquegua Region and aims to improve the learning outcomes of 12,000 schoolchildren and consolidate the region’s position among the best in the country. The project promotes innovative active learning methodologies that enrich students’ academic experience, their life plans, and their socio-emotional and digital skills, as well as contribute to the development of their communities. In this context, the UNESCO Office in Peru is seeking to hire a Project Assistant to assist the Coordinator in the implementation of the UNESCO-Quellaveco-REIMAGINA Project, hereinafter referred to as “the Project.”
GOALS
To ensure the operational, administrative and financial management of the REIMAGINA Project, guaranteeing the timely fulfillment of the POA, the application of UNESCO’s administrative standards and the timely provision of goods and services necessary for the implementation of the project activities.
Within the framework of the implementation of the 2026 activities and projects of the Education Sector of the UNESCO Office in Peru, and under the authority of the Head of the Office and the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Education Sector and the Coordinator of the REIMAGINA Program, the individual consultant shall perform the following functions:
3.1. Operational management of the project.
1. Develop, update, and monitor the Project’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Annual Procurement Plan (APP), defining activities, goals, performance indicators, responsible parties, and resources necessary for their execution.
2. Continuously monitor compliance with deadlines, milestones, and operational schedules.
3. Consolidate information on progress, gaps, and delays in the AOP to issue early warnings and propose immediate corrective measures.
4. Prepare operational progress reports that reflect the Project’s progress toward its goals.
5. Coordinate and ensure the availability of the necessary material, logistical, and human resources for the execution of activities.
3.2. Administrative management of the project
1. Manage the project budget, ensuring the correct and timely execution of allocated financial resources.
2. Prepare, update, and consolidate budget execution reports to support decision-making.
3. Ensure strict adherence to UNESCO’s administrative, financial, and procurement regulations in all project processes.
4. Manage the acquisition of goods and services, guaranteeing compliance with institutional procedures.
5. Monitor administrative processes, technical support, payments, deliverables, and required documentation.
3.3. Risk management, decision support and institutional coordination
1. Identify operational risks that may affect compliance with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) or the execution of the Project, proposing and implementing preventive and corrective measures.
2. Prepare timely operational and financial analyses to facilitate strategic decision-making.
3. Develop and maintain up-to-date progress reports, monitoring matrices, and executive summaries.
4. Promote a collaborative and high-performing environment based on transparency, shared responsibility, and a results-oriented approach.
At the request of the Education Sector Coordinator and under their supervision, perform the following tasks:
a) Collaborate in the organization of and participate in activities related to UNESCO’s mandate, such as seminars, workshops, discussions, and presentations.
b) Participate in UNESCO Office meetings.
c) Carry out other activities required by the Sector or the Representation.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
PRODUCTS
The professional, under the supervision of the ED Sector Coordinator and the REIMAGINA Program Coordinator, must rigorously guarantee the effective implementation of the activities and the effective management of the schedule by preparing the following deliverables with a receipt for fees:
PRODUCT 1
● Technical report containing a detailed account of the activities carried out within the framework of the Project.
● Initial or updated Annual Operating Plan (AOP) (activities, goals, indicators, responsible parties, and resources).
● Schedule of deadlines and critical milestones for the Project.
● Initial AOP monitoring matrix with identification of initial gaps.
● Updated budget execution matrix.
● Initial identification of operational risks and preventive measures.
● Updated contract and deliverable monitoring matrix.
(Due 30 days after the contract is signed)
PRODUCT 2
● Technical report containing a detailed account of the activities carried out within the framework of the Project.
● Updated POA monitoring matrix with progress, gaps, and early warnings.
● Report on compliance with deadlines and critical activities.
● Operational analysis report for decision-making.
● Record of operational incidents and implemented solutions.
● Updated budget execution matrix.
● Updated contract and product monitoring matrix.
60 days after the contract is signed
PRODUCT 3
● Technical report containing a detailed account of the activities carried out within the framework of the Project.
● Updated POA monitoring matrix with progress, gaps, and early warnings.
● Report on compliance with deadlines and critical activities.
● Operational analysis report for decision-making.
● Record of operational incidents and implemented solutions.
● Updated budget execution matrix.
● Updated contract and product monitoring matrix.
90 days after the contract is signed
PRODUCT 4
● Technical report containing a detailed account of the activities carried out within the framework of the Project.
● Updated POA monitoring matrix with progress, gaps, and early warnings.
● Report on compliance with deadlines and critical activities.
● Operational analysis report for decision-making.
● Record of operational incidents and implemented solutions.
● Updated budget execution matrix.
● Updated contract and product monitoring matrix.
120 days after the contract is signed
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PRODUCT 9
● Technical report containing a detailed account of the activities carried out within the framework of the Project.
● Updated POA monitoring matrix with progress, gaps, and early warnings.
● Report on compliance with deadlines and critical activities.
● Operational analysis report for decision-making.
● Record of operational incidents and implemented solutions.
● Updated budget execution matrix.
● Updated contract and product monitoring matrix.
270 days after the contract is signed
PRODUCT 10
● Technical report containing a detailed account of the activities carried out within the framework of the Project.
● Updated POA monitoring matrix with progress, gaps, and early warnings.
● Report on compliance with deadlines and critical activities.
● Operational analysis report for decision-making.
● Record of operational incidents and implemented solutions.
● Updated budget execution matrix.
● Updated contract and product monitoring matrix.
300 days after the contract is signed
PRODUCT 11
● Technical report containing a detailed account of the activities carried out within the framework of the Project.
● Updated POA monitoring matrix with progress, gaps, and early warnings.
● Report on compliance with deadlines and critical activities.
● Operational analysis report for decision-making.
● Record of operational incidents and implemented solutions.
● Updated budget execution matrix.
● Updated contract and product monitoring matrix.
330 days after the contract is signed
(*) As part of Product 1, the consultant must submit certificates for the United Nations Security – BSAFE (https://training.dss.un.org/), Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – PSEA (https://agora.unicef.org/), and Ethics and Integrity (https://inspira.un.org/) courses.
Any partial or complete products to be published and/or disseminated as official UNESCO material must be validated/approved by the Organization. These products must include a detailed table of contents, as well as drafts and/or the final draft. UNESCO validation and approval will be carried out by the Program Specialist with prior authorization from the Office Director.
Payments are made upon presentation and approval of the products. The change advisor is obligated to report within the established deadlines and attach all required annexes and forms.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Political Science, Communication, Sociology, Industrial Engineering, Secretarial Studies.
• Desirable: Master’s degree or studies.
• With studies completed in a discipline relevant to the field of work of the Project.
Work Experience
- Five years of experience in the practice of their profession, in the public and/or private sector.
- Minimum of five (5) years of specific work experience related to administrative management, planning and/or project management.
- Experience of two or more years in social development programs or projects or related fields.
- At least two experiences of participation in social responsibility programs or projects.
Languages
• Spanish (native language level)
CONSULTANCY DEVELOPMENT LOCATION
The consultancy will be developed in the Moquegua region and requires that the selected professional have a domicile or residence in the city of Moquegua, or the willingness to move to said city.
TRIPS
The professional must be available to travel within and outside the country, according to the needs of the Program. Travel costs will be covered by the Project, in accordance with UNESCO’s internal regulations.
Trip 1
Review and update of the planning, duration 5 days; to be carried out in August 2026
Trip 2
Annual evaluation, duration 5 days; will be held in November 2026
DURATION
The contract will have a duration of eleven (11) months, subject to budget availability and performance evaluation. The contract does not include any expectation of renewal or conversion to another type of contract, nor does it include coverage for medical services.
APPLICATION TO THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Professionals interested in participating in this call for proposals must submit their technical and financial proposal by downloading the application form. See point 1:
1. Download and complete the application form here.
2. Attach the application form, which includes the following in a single PDF document: a) Personal CV, b) Employment History Form, c) References (name, position, email address, and mobile phone number) from the three (3) most recent experiences.
Only those who pass the first evaluation phase will be contacted.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Please note that all candidates must complete an online application providing full and accurate information by visiting the website: https://careers.unesco.org/
The selection of candidates is based on the requirements of the job posting and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency assessment interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconferences, email messages, among others.
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