Project Coordinator for the “Healthy Futures, Rights Now” Project at UNESCO – Lima, Peru

About the opportunity

The “Healthy Futures, Rights Now” project aims to strengthen educational systems to institutionalize quality comprehensive sexuality education, improve gender-based violence prevention and response in school environments, strengthen teacher training, and promote coordination across education, health, and protection sectors. In Peru, the intervention combines national and territorial actions involving teacher training institutions, associated schools, and multisectoral stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will operate under the direct supervision of the National Education Officer with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and responsibility. The coordinator will ensure planning, coordination, monitoring, and timely delivery of project activities, results, and indicators, while also managing budget execution and supervising assigned project personnel.

Salary and benefits

• Monthly estimated salary paid in local currency
• UNESCO pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of remuneration upon proof of enrollment in a relevant pension plan
• UNESCO medical insurance contribution up to a maximum of 5% of remuneration upon proof of enrollment in a relevant health insurance plan
• Paid annual leave granted at a rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of service
• Paid sick leave and other applicable service contract benefits

Who can apply?

• University degree in education, social sciences, political science, public administration, economics, international relations, psychology, law, public health, or another relevant discipline
• Postgraduate studies or specialization in project management, international cooperation, public policy, results-based management, education, gender, human rights, or adolescent health and wellbeing (master's degree valued)
• Minimum of 10 years of general professional professional experience counted from the acquisition of the required academic degree
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in leading, coordinating, or managing international cooperation or social development programs, projects, or consultancies
• At least 5 experiences leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating processes in planning, implementation, results monitoring, budget management, risk management, and report preparation
• At least 5 experiences in programs, projects, or consultancies related to education, adult education, teacher training, gender equality, comprehensive sexuality education, adolescent wellbeing, or gender-based violence prevention and response
• At least 2 experiences in articulation with national or subnational public entities, international organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, or other stakeholders linked to project implementation
• At least 2 experiences in projects, programs, or consultancies developed in the Amazon region or in contexts involving indigenous peoples
• Full command of spoken and written Spanish
• Proficiency in English sufficient to review technical documents, participate in working meetings, and prepare written communications
• Knowledge of Awajún or other indigenous languages of Peru is considered an advantage

Required documents

• Cover letter
• History Form
• Updated personal CV
• Contact details for 3 references
• Copies of certificates and diplomas
• Completed application form (Formato de postulación)

When to apply

• Application deadline is 28/10/2026 at midnight UTC−5 time.

How to apply

• Visit the UNESCO Careers website
• Download and complete the application form
• Prepare all required application documents combined into a single PDF document
• Submit the online application with complete and accurate information by the deadline

Additional information

• The assignment under a service contract is for 12 months, tentatively from November 2026 to October 2027, with potential renewal subject to operational needs, satisfactory performance, and fund availability.
• UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.