Associate Project Officer (Education)
Education Sector (ED) · Phnom Penh · Apply by November 1, 2026
About this role
Associate Project Officer (Education) OVERVIEW Position Number: 4KHED0005TA Grade: P-2 Parent Sector: Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Phnom Penh Job Family: Education Contract Type: Temporary Appointment Duration of contract: From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to: External candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 13/10/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Duration of contract: 11 months with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST UNESCO has been collaborating closely with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) to advance the Education 2030 / SDG 4 agenda in Cambodia and contribute to Education Strategic Plan 2024-2028. The MoEYS and UNESCO are jointly implementing the $27.02 million Strengthening Teacher Education Programmes in Cambodia (STEPCam). The second phase of STEPCam, launched in January 2024, is funded by the USD 12.62 million System Transformation Grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and encompasses four strategic components: 1) Teacher Education: supporting Teacher…