Project Coordinator (Intersectoral & Field Operations) at UNESCO - NAIJA STICK

Project Coordinator (Intersectoral & Field Operations) at UNESCO

The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. 

• UNESCO has 195 Members and eight Associate Members. 
• It is governed by the General Conference and the Executive Board. 

The Secretariat, headed by the Director-General, implements the decisions of these two bodies.

Organizational Context

The UNESCO Office in Abuja is implementing a multi-sectoral programme portfolio designed to strengthen societal stability through education and environmental conservation. 

• Effective implementation of these programmes requires strong operational coordination, intersectoral coherence, quality assurance, and strategic visibility.

The Project Coordinator will support the management of extrabudgetary programmes, strengthen collaboration across UNESCO sectors, ensure the quality and consistency of programme deliverables, and coordinate communication and visibility efforts across the portfolio.

• Under the Education and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria project, support will focus on Outcome 2: expanding teacher education programmes with a particular emphasis on resilience in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. 
• This includes curriculum reform, digital pedagogy, and strengthened support for special needs education.

Main Tasks & Services

Under the authority of the Head of Office, the incumbent will:

• Intersectoral Coordination and Programme Coherence Serve as a focal point for intersectoral programming within the Office by convening sector teams, identifying synergies, and ensuring alignment and complementarity of outputs.
• Prepare consolidated analytical briefs and inputs for internal coordination, reporting, and HQ submissions.

Languages

• Fluency in English; knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Desirable Qualifications

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, project management, communications, social sciences, or a related field.

Work Experience

Relevant professional experience in programme or project coordination, preferably within international organizations or United Nations agencies.

• Knowledge of extrabudgetary project management, donor reporting, and intersectoral coordination is considered an asset.
• Experience in communications, drafting documents, and programme visibility functions is desirable.
• Familiarity with UNESCO Global Priorities and Nigeria’s education sector is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate remote implementation through institutional focal point models.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent drafting and editing skills in English; knowledge of French is an asset.

• Strong planning, organizational, and  abilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical material for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with communication tools and basic multimedia production.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and under pressure.

Deadline: 20/03/2026

Location: Abuja & Anambra 

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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