About the opportunity
The Latin American Laboratory for the Assessment of the Quality of Education (LLECE) of the UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago is responsible for assessing and measuring the quality of education in Latin America. The cooperation project between UNESCO Santiago and Haiti’s Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) aims to strengthen Haiti’s National Educational Assessment System through a National Diagnostic Learning Assessment (DNAL) in 2027 and Haiti’s participation in the 2030 ERCE cycle. The consultant will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to coordinate these initiatives, monitor project implementation, manage procurement, and facilitate communication among stakeholders.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly consultancy fee expressed in USD
- Professional experience within the United Nations system and UNESCO Regional Office
- Involvement in large-scale regional educational assessment initiatives
Who can apply?
- Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Education, or a related field
- At least five years of relevant experience in education in Latin American and Caribbean countries
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination, implementation, and monitoring with multiple stakeholders
- Previous experience in a Project Management Assistant, Project Coordinator, or similar role
- Authorization to work in Chile
- Excellent command of French, Spanish, and English (written and spoken)
Required documents
- Completed online application
- Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae
- Brief technical proposal (maximum 3,000 words) describing approach, methodology, and comments on Terms of Reference
- Financial proposal in USD indicating a monthly consultancy fee including logistical costs excluding potential missions
When to apply
- Application deadline is 2026-10-05 (Midnight UTC-4 Time)
How to apply
- Complete the mandatory online application on the UNESCO Careers website
- Prepare the technical proposal including your CV and methodology description
- Prepare the financial proposal in USD indicating the monthly consultancy fee
- Submit your proposal by email to roster.santiago@unesco.org with reference subject line 'Ref: STG/2026/CIC/LLECE/12 – Consultant for the Coordination of the Project with Haiti' by the deadline
Additional information
- Contract duration is 6 to 11 months
- Duty station is Santiago, Chile, with in-person work at the office on certain days of the week
- An advanced university degree, experience in large-scale assessments, experience working in Haiti, and prior UN experience are considered desirable qualifications
- UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment and does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong background in project coordination and educational administration in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Trilingual proficiency in French, Spanish, and English enabling seamless communication with stakeholders in Chile and Haiti
- Demonstrated expertise supporting large-scale educational assessments, national learning assessments, or ministry-level projects
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires legal authorization to work in Chile and regular in-person presence at the duty station in Santiago
- Fixed-term consultancy contract lasting between 6 and 11 months without permanent staff status
- Detailed technical and financial proposals must be meticulously prepared and submitted by email alongside the online application
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute directly to international educational policy and capacity-building initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean, strengthening project management skills within the United Nations framework.
Our take
Professionals with extensive project management experience in education and fluency in French, Spanish, and English who are able to be based in Santiago, Chile, should strongly consider applying before the October deadline.
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