Job Description/Specification:
UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Associate to support the implementation of education sector initiatives under the Yemen System Capacity Grant (SCG). Based in Doha, Qatar, this 12-month Service Contract role focuses on strengthening education sector governance, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in Yemen, development partners, and international organizations.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in education, international development, project coordination, or humanitarian programmes who are passionate about improving education systems and supporting evidence-based policy and planning.
About This Role
As a Project Associate, you will provide technical, operational, and coordination support for education sector projects, facilitate collaboration among government and development partners, contribute to monitoring and reporting processes, and assist in implementing activities that strengthen education sector governance and accountability in Yemen.
Key Responsibilities
📋 Project Coordination & Implementation
- Support the day-to-day implementation of education sector projects under the Yemen System Capacity Grant (SCG).
- Assist in monitoring project workplans, timelines, and deliverables.
- Coordinate project activities with internal teams, government counterparts, and development partners.
- Prepare project summaries, briefing notes, presentations, and technical reports.
- Support communication and follow-up on project milestones and action plans.
🤝 Sector Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Education, Local Education Group (LEG), Development Partners Group (DPG), donors, and education partners.
- Organize meetings, consultations, workshops, and joint sector review activities.
- Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, presentations, and follow-up action trackers.
- Facilitate communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among key stakeholders.
- Monitor progress against agreed sector priorities and recommendations.
📊 Monitoring, Reporting & Knowledge Management
- Support education sector monitoring, reporting, and accountability processes.
- Collect, review, and consolidate monitoring data and partner updates.
- Maintain project documentation, records, and reporting systems.
- Assist in preparing donor reports, progress updates, and implementation reports.
- Contribute to knowledge management and documentation of project outcomes.
🌍 Field Missions & Operational Support
- Participate in field missions, subject to operational and security requirements.
- Provide logistical and coordination support during workshops, meetings, and field activities.
- Assist with administrative and operational arrangements for project implementation.
- Support mission reporting and follow-up activities.
🏛️ Administrative Support
- Provide administrative and logistical support for project implementation.
- Assist with procurement coordination and project documentation where required.
- Maintain accurate project records and filing systems.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the Project Manager and UNESCO management.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, International Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, education programmes, international development, humanitarian assistance, or related fields.
- Experience supporting multi-stakeholder projects or donor-funded programmes is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.
- Experience preparing technical reports, briefing notes, and project documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working in multicultural and international environments.
- Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
Technical Skills
- Project Coordination
- Programme Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Project Reporting
- Education Sector Coordination
- Donor Reporting
- Knowledge Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative & Operational Support
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Planning & Organizing
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Results Orientation
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for professionals currently working as:
- Project Associate
- Project Officer
- Programme Associate
- Programme Officer
- Education Programme Officer
- Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
- Project Coordinator
- Development Officer
- Humanitarian Programme Officer
- International Development Specialist
Professionals from the International Development, United Nations, NGOs, Education, Humanitarian Assistance, Government, Public Policy, Social Development, Research, and Non-Profit sectors are encouraged to apply.
CV Tips
Highlight:
- Experience managing education, development, or donor-funded projects.
- Coordination with government agencies, NGOs, UN organizations, or international partners.
- Monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and project administration experience.
- Strong report writing, communication, and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
Application Tips
- Quantify your achievements by highlighting projects coordinated, donor-funded programmes supported, or stakeholder engagement outcomes.
- Showcase experience in education sector coordination, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and project implementation.
- Highlight collaboration with ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, or international organizations.
- Include certifications in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), International Development, Education in Emergencies (EiE), or Humanitarian Response, where applicable.
- Optimize your CV with ATS-friendly keywords such as Project Associate, Project Coordination, Programme Management, Education Sector, Monitoring & Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Donor Reporting, Knowledge Management, International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Education in Emergencies (EiE), Local Education Group (LEG), Development Partners Group (DPG), UNESCO, and Capacity Building.
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