Coordinadora del Proyecto Futuros Saludables, Derechos Ahora

Job Posting Organization:
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Its mission is to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. UNESCO operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The organization focuses on fostering education, protecting cultural heritage, and promoting freedom of expression, among other objectives.

Job Overview:
The position of Coordinadora del Proyecto Futuros Saludables, Derechos Ahora involves leading the implementation of a project aimed at strengthening educational systems across five countries. The project focuses on institutionalizing comprehensive sexuality education, improving responses to gender-based violence in schools, enhancing teacher training and professional development, and promoting coordination among education, health, and protection sectors. In Peru, the coordinator will work closely with educational institutions and multi-sectoral actors to establish the necessary conditions for project implementation, including conducting diagnostics, developing technical guidelines, and initiating the project in teacher training institutions. The coordinator will operate with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, ensuring timely planning, coordination, and compliance with project activities and budget execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The coordinator will be responsible for leading the strategic, technical, and operational implementation of the project in Peru. This includes translating project documents into actionable work plans, ensuring coherence with UNESCO standards, and managing the project team. Key responsibilities include planning, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting project activities, maintaining technical coordination with various stakeholders, and ensuring the integration of gender equality and violence prevention measures into educational practices. The coordinator will also oversee financial and administrative management, ensuring compliance with UNESCO procedures, and will be responsible for documenting project progress and outcomes, preparing reports, and managing risks effectively.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in education, social sciences, political science, public administration, economics, international relations, psychology, public health, or a related field. A postgraduate degree in project management, international cooperation, public policy, or a related area is highly desirable. Candidates should have a solid understanding of results-based management, operational planning, and quality control, as well as knowledge of the Peruvian educational system and its processes related to teacher training and professional development.

Educational Background:
A university degree in relevant fields such as education, social sciences, or public health is required. A master's degree or specialization in project management, gender studies, or related fields is preferred and will be considered an asset.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of ten years of general professional experience, with at least eight years in the management or coordination of international cooperation programs or social development projects. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating planning, implementation, and budget management processes is essential. Additionally, candidates should have experience in education-related projects, particularly in comprehensive sexuality education and gender-based violence prevention.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written, is mandatory. Proficiency in English is required for reviewing technical documents and participating in meetings. Knowledge of indigenous languages such as Awajún is considered an advantage.

Additional Notes:
The contract is a service contract for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on operational needs and satisfactory performance. The position is full-time and open to external candidates. The estimated monthly salary will be paid in local currency, and UNESCO will contribute to pension and health insurance. Employees are entitled to annual paid leave, sick leave, and other benefits, with annual leave accruing at a rate of 2.5 days per month.