Sustainable Development

UNESCO Beirut is seeking assistance (consultant) to provide assistance to the Chief of Education Section related to UNESCO Beirut’s works on SDG 4. Concretely, the Consultant shall undertake the following tasks and deliver the corresponding outputs:

Outcome: Effective reporting, monitoring, and coordination processes with quality documentations, and coordination of activities within the Education sector.

SCOPE OF WORK

• •    Ensure effective communication and provide regular, strategic updates to key stakeholders on Education and SDG 4-related initiatives in the region.
• •    Deliver high-quality technical inputs for programme activities, including reviewing and refining technical documents and reports for publication or dissemination.
• •    Lead the development of key documents, including concept notes, Terms of Reference (TORs), draft agendas, reports, activity briefs, meeting minutes, and speeches.
• •    Support the development and finalization of the 2025 Arab SDG 4 Regional Progress Report, ensuring robust analysis and alignment with regional priorities.
• •    Assist in strengthening the regional Coordination mechanism to the Arab region, fostering efficient collaboration and synergy among stakeholders;
• •    Ensure technical quality assurance of meetings and events (both virtual and in-person), including content refinement, follow-up actions, and strategic adjustments to enhance impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters degree in Education or Social Sciences (Political Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology etc.)
• Professional experience of at least 7 years, relevant to the field of international development;
• Knowledge about education and its challenges and issues in the Arab States;
• Strong business writing, report writing and communication skills;
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic (French is an asset).

Source: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Beirut-Sustainable-Development-Goal-(SDG)-4-Coordinator/813597002/