Associate Education Specialist (UNV)

United Nations Volunteers (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

The United Nations Volunteers programme is a United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development.

About this position

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, aiming to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences, and culture. The Associate Education Specialist (UNV) will support the Inclusive and Equitable Learning Team in promoting equitable education for marginalized groups, particularly out-of-school children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of programmatic activities under the Inclusive and Equitable Learning Team’s portfolio.
• Contribute to the coordination of the Equitable Education Alliance, focusing on out-of-school children and youth and other marginalized and vulnerable groups.
• Assist in raising awareness on ‘all for education’ and promoting innovative solutions to remove persistent inequalities in education.
• Facilitate access to flexible learning and lifelong learning programmes.
• Employ innovative approaches to drive policy and capacity development for Member States.
• Enhance understanding of equitable education and lifelong learning development in Southeast Asian countries.
• Strengthen knowledge and skills in the UN system’s programmatic work, including planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring.

Requirements

• A relevant university degree in education, social sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in education programming, particularly in equity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by marginalized groups in accessing education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.