Programme Assistant - Education

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Dhaka

Classification of duty station: Field Office

Standard Duration of Assignment: From 6 to 12 months

Job Family: Education

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration of contract : 10 months

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Dhaka Time): 03 March 2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Programme Assistant – Education will provide technical, coordination, and operational support to advance UNESCO’s Education for Health and Well-being (EHWB) agenda in Bangladesh. The Programme Assistant will support the effective planning and implementation of key EHWB projects, including Health Promoting Schools (HPS), Social and Emotional Well-being (SEW), Building Strong Foundations (BSF), activities under the GPE System Transformation Grant (STG), as well as initiatives related to gender-responsive pedagogy, safe and inclusive learning environments, and the prevention of school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV).

In addition, the Programme Assistant will contribute to UNESCO’s regular education programme by supporting research and knowledge management, development of training modules and curricula, and the mainstreaming of education for health and well-being across education policies, programmes, and practices. The assignment will involve research, stakeholder coordination, and technical assistance to support evidence-based implementation and to advance UNESCO’s education priorities in Bangladesh.

The Programme Assistant will work under the overall authority of the Head of Office, the overall supervision of the Chief of Education, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer for Education and will support the effective implementation and monitoring of the above