Associate National Project Officer (Education)
UNESCO · Tashkent, Uzbekistan · Apply by October 10, 2026
About this role
Associate National Project Officer (Education) JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Service Contract Level : SC8 Hiring Unit : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station : Tashkent Work location : On site Duration of contract : 12 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC−5 Time) : 20/09/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan is leading several key initiatives aimed at advancing the quality, inclusiveness, and relevance of education in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s education sector is undergoing significant reforms to improve the quality of teaching and learning. However, teacher capacity and professional development remain key challenges. Many teachers still rely on outdated pedagogical approaches that emphasize rote learning rather than competency-based, child centered instruction. There is a need to strengthen pre-service and in-service teacher training to equip educators with modern teaching methodologies, digital competencies, and inclusive education approaches. The Teacher Education programme led by UNESCO in Uzbekistan aims to strengthen…