The Project Officer will be responsible for developing and managing project activities, ensuring smooth coordination with stakeholders, and maintaining high visibility and relevance of both initiatives. The incumbent may also contribute, as needed, to related UNESCO initiatives in STEM fields that promote excellence and capacity-building in scientific research.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and monitor project activities to support African women researchers in life sciences, including the management of research grants, scholarships, mentorship programmes, and leadership training.
Coordinate application and selection processes, including overseeing proposal evaluations, budget assessments, and disbursement of research grants in accordance with programme guidelines and timelines.
Planning and organizing the procurement of goods and services and closely monitoring its implementation
Strengthen regional and international collaborations by organizing conferences, workshops, and networking events that promote visibility and connectivity for women scientists.
Ensure project visibility, reporting, and impact evaluation, including preparing communication materials, tracking progress, documenting success stories, and producing detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop, implement, and oversee the strategic workplan and roadmap for each edition of the Prize, ensuring compliance with established objectives and deadlines.
Manage the end-to-end application and evaluation processes, including thorough analysis of submissions, provision of candidate support, and coordination of jury activities and documentation.
Coordinate all aspects of the award ceremony, including communications, logistical arrangements, contract management, and effective collaboration with UNESCO Headquarters and external partners.
Planning and organizing the procurement of goods and services and closely monitoring its implementation
Design and execute comprehensive communication strategies to maximize the Prize’s visibility, manage and monitor the project budget, cultivate media relations, and prepare detailed reports for donors and senior stakeholders.
Assist Member States, including Permanent Delegations, National Commissions, and related Ministries, in organizing initiatives that fulfill the Prize's requirements.
Education:
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in the field of Basic Sciences or in a related science discipline, project management, administration, or a related discipline.
Work Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, event coordination, or administration. of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level.
Relevant work experience in managing science, education, or gender-related programmes.
Proven experience in grant administration, stakeholder coordination, event management, and monitoring and evaluation.
Experience in desktop publishing.
Skills:
Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan; ability to work under tight deadlines as well as flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
Demonstrated ability to interact efficiently with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within and outside the Organization.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Competencies in organization and coordination, communication, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent project management skills, including results-based management and monitoring budget.
Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in relevant software applications.
Language:
Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
