Job details

• Position number: 6ETEDPA029CB
• Grade: P-2
• Parent sector: Education Sector (ED)
• Duty station: International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Contract type: Project Appointment
• Duration: 1 year, with possible extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
• Open to internal and external candidates
• Application deadline: 06/11/2026 (midnight Paris time)

About the institute

IICBA is a Category I Institute of UNESCO that supports Member States with education policies, teacher professional development and the capacity of education institutions in Africa, including in emergency settings.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of Japan-funded projects through planning, coordination, and information and knowledge management.
• Coordinate interventions that generate evidence and lessons learned to inform planning, monitoring and scale-up.
• Develop and disseminate communication materials; write and edit stories, press releases, speeches, brochures and factsheets for different platforms.
• Collect and analyze data and present insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports.
• Plan and facilitate advocacy and programme activities with partners, including the African Union and donors.
• Support the production of training materials and virtual campus development.
• Act as focal point for communication with the project donor and contribute to donor relations and resource mobilization.
• Build partnerships with Ministries of Education, teacher training institutions, universities and teacher unions.
• Develop concept notes and project proposals to mobilize extra-budgetary resources.

Selection process

Applications are made online through the UNESCO Careers website and cannot be modified once submitted. The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, a panel interview and reference checks. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Required qualifications

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related area.
• At least two years of experience in project coordination, knowledge and information management, and communications in education and/or related areas.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a multicultural environment.
• Familiarity with the African Union Agenda 2030, the SDG-Education 2030 Agenda and related international and regional agendas.
• Good computing skills and excellent writing, editorial and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable qualifications

• Additional training or qualifications in relevant fields and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with international organizations and the UN system, particularly in the African context.
• Familiarity with teacher development in Africa and resource mobilization.
• Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian).
• Excellent Japanese is an asset.

UNESCO particularly welcomes candidates from non- and under-represented Member States, and encourages individuals from minority and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities to apply.

• Approximate annual starting salary of USD 80,368.
• Benefits which may include, if applicable: 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance and a pension plan.
• Visa issuance by the host country, facilitated by UNESCO.