About the opportunity
The UNESCO Tashkent Office is seeking a National Consultant on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to support the implementation of national commitments under the ESD 2030 Country Initiative in Uzbekistan. Following the Republic of Uzbekistan’s endorsement of the National Roadmap for Education for Sustainable Development in October 2026, the consultant will provide technical support, liaison among government and institutional entities, and practical guidance on early actions. Working under the overall authority of the Head of the UNESCO Tashkent Office and direct supervision of the Education Programme Specialist, the consultant will facilitate inter-agency coordination, design a green school pilot framework, and conduct periodic monitoring to track progress across the five priority action areas of the ESD for 2030 framework.
Salary and benefits
- Contract duration of eight months, implemented on a part-time basis with a total level of effort of 60 working days.
- Remuneration disbursed in three instalments upon satisfactory submission and acceptance of corresponding deliverables by UNESCO.
- Professional engagement with UNESCO and key national government ministries and agencies in Uzbekistan.
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's and/or above) in education, environmental or natural sciences, sustainable development, public policy, or a related field.
- At least ten years of relevant professional experience in the education sector or in education-related policy, programme coordination, or institutional development in Uzbekistan.
- Demonstrated experience working with government ministries and agencies, including organizing consultations or inter-agency coordination processes.
- Familiarity with Education for Sustainable Development, climate change education, greening education, or related agendas, alongside knowledge of the national education reform context.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Uzbek (working language), good command of English (reporting and summaries), and knowledge of Russian as an asset.
Required documents
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) detailing educational qualifications, work experience, and prior experience of similar assignments.
- Completed Employment History form (Word document downloaded via the application portal).
- Statement indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment.
- Brief technical note (maximum 2 pages) outlining your proposed approach to the assignment.
When to apply
- Application deadline is 30 October 2026 (Midnight UTC−5 Time).
- Tentative implementation period is from mid-November 2026 to 15 July 2027.
How to apply
- Visit the official UNESCO Careers website and click on 'Apply Now'.
- Download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in 'Employment History Form / My Documents'.
- Combine your up-to-date CV, suitability statement, and technical note into one combined file and upload it along with the employment history form.
- Submit your application online through careers.unesco.org by the stated deadline.
Additional information
- The contract is implemented on a part-time basis over eight months with a total level of effort of 60 working days, scheduled in accordance with a monthly work plan agreed with UNESCO.
- Deliverables include an Inception and Implementation Priorities Package, a Green School Pilot Design Package and First Monitoring Report, and a Final Consolidated Report.
- 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…
- A strong fit for senior education professionals or policy experts with extensive experience working alongside government bodies in Uzbekistan.
- Ideal for candidates who possess specific expertise in Education for Sustainable Development, environmental policies, or institutional reform.
- Well-suited for professionals looking for a flexible, part-time consultancy assignment with a major United Nations agency.
What should you think carefully about?
- The assignment requires living or being based locally to operate effectively within Tashkent and coordinate directly with national ministries.
- Fluency in written and spoken Uzbek is essential, alongside strong English reporting capabilities.
- The position is structured as a part-time, fixed-term consultancy contract spanning 60 working days over eight months rather than a permanent staff post.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy offers a high-impact opportunity for education and sustainability experts to directly shape national policy execution in Uzbekistan. It allows mid-to-senior professionals to leverage their stakeholder engagement and advisory skills within an international framework, building valuable credentials in UN-led educational reform.
Our take
Experienced education and sustainable development professionals based in Uzbekistan with a robust background in inter-agency coordination should seriously consider applying. Those lacking senior-level government liaison experience or proficiency in Uzbek will find the role less suitable.
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