Associate National Project Officer- TVET (Education)
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization · Jordan · Apply by November 18, 2026
About this role
Position Number : 5JOED0029PA Grade : NO-A Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station : Amman Job Family : Education Contract Type : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 18/11/2026 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT UNESCO supports national institutions and stakeholders in Jordan to strengthen inclusive, equitable and labour-market-responsive education and skills systems, with particular attention to technical and vocational education and training (TVET), youth employment and lifelong learning. UNESCO and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will jointly implement the European Union-funded TVET for Decent Work in Jordan project. The 36-month initiative seeks to strengthen the coherence, quality, inclusiveness and labour-market relevance of Jordan’s TVET system and improve pathways to decent work for women, youth, persons with disabilities and groups in vulnerable situations. The project works primarily at policy, institutional and system levels. UNESCO’s responsibilities include support to TVET governance and inter-institutional coordination; data and evidence…