Project Officer (TVET Education) (Baghdad, Iraq)

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Apply now » Project Officer (TVET Education) OVERVIEW Position Number : 5IQED 0026PA Grade : P-3 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station : Baghdad Job Family : Education Contract Type : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 21/10/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT In December 2024, UNESCO, with funding from the European Union, launched Phase III of the three-year Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reform project, “Green and Digital TVET for Enhancing Employability in Iraq.” The project supports the Government of Iraq in advancing the implementation of the National Education Strategy through future-oriented skills development, reskilling and upskilling initiatives that promote green and digital transitions. Implemented within a dynamic and results-oriented programme framework, the project seeks to enhance the employability and economic participation of Iraqi youth, particularly young women and vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees and refugees. The project also contributes to strengthening climate resilience and supporting Iraq's sustainable development objectives. Through the establishment and strengthening of Centres of Vocational Excellence in eight Technical Universities and Polytechnics, eight Vocational Schools, and two Vocational Training Centres, the project aims to foster stronger linkages between education and labour market needs. Key interventions include curriculum modernization, innovative teaching and learning approaches, institutional capacity development, and the promotion of learner-centred education and training pathways. OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the overall authority of the Head of the UNESCO Office for Iraq, the overall supervision of the Chief of Education, the Project Officer shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Coordinating the implementation of TVET-3 project while ensuring the achievement of the expected results by: Update the workplan and budget to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities, in line with the rules and regulations of UNESCO and the donor. Support the implementation of project outcomes, outputs, and activities ensuring the alignment with the overall objectives of the Green and Digital TVET for Enhancing Employability in Iraq project. Building and maintaining partnerships with Iraqi Technical Universities. Facilitate activities related to greening and digitalization by organizing site visits, meetings, workshops, and training sessions in collaboration with international experts. Regularly conducting and attending meetings of the project steering and technical committees, Education Cluster, and other education coordination mechanisms related to TVET, and ensuring preparing minutes of meetings and action plans with clear responsibility and timeframe. Maintaining regular contact with the representatives of relevant government authorities and with representatives of the donor; Supervising and providing leadership, guidance and direction for the project team through periodic meetings and other relevant measures. 2. Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of project implementation and the reporting on project activities Offer advisory support to International and National Consultants and Project Team, guiding them in their interactions with Ministries and on project implementation tasks, particularly those related to integrating greening and digitalization practices. Contributing to monitoring and evaluating project activities and suggesting updates of the project log frames. Developing supplementary tools to support the available “office template reporting format” towards improved reporting for results. Recalibrating self-reported and evaluation information feeding into the results reporting using feedback mechanisms with government counterparts, donors, and the Education Sector. Presenting aggregate strategic analysis on project performance based on commitment of indicators and implementation of activities as well as output delivery. Regularly monitoring the financial status of the projects and preparing budget revisions. Conducting periodic project reviews with government counterparts and other partners, recording the results of the review meetings in minutes and action plans. Providing content on major achievements and the implementation of the projects for UNESCO's public information services to increase the visibility of UNESCO and the donor. Long Description 3. Manage and Oversee the Procurement process for Project activities Ensure that all procurement processes

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