Associate Project Officer (Education)
Quick answer
UNESCO is hiring an Associate Project Officer (Education) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to manage the STEPCam project, with a starting salary of $70,786.
- Role
- Associate Project Officer (Education)
- Organization
- UNESCO
- Location
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- USD 70,786
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Associate Project Officer (Education) will provide technical assistance, coordination, and management for the implementation and monitoring of the Strengthening Teacher Education Programmes in Cambodia (STEPCam) project, under the UNESCO Representative to Cambodia.
What you'll do
- Provide technical assistance for the overall management of STEPCam and other GPE projects
- Assist in the management of STEPCam and other GPE projects, including the development of terms of reference and supervising project contracts
- Assist in overseeing the monitoring and evaluation plan for STEPCam
- Support the Chief of Education Unit in preparing required internal and external reporting
- Assist in providing technical assistance for UNESCO’s role as a strategic partner in UN planning mechanisms
- Support the Chief of Education Unit and project teams in developing and implementing visibility and outreach strategies
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in education, public policy, development studies or related social science field
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in education and international development
- Experience in designing, management, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of education projects
- Experience working in a coordination role, including engagement with governments, development partners and various other stakeholders
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Knowledge of IT skills, including MS software
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
What is the compensation?
The approximate annual starting salary is USD 70,786.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, 2 years of relevant work experience, and excellent writing and communications skills.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the UNESCO Careers website and complete the online application by the deadline of 10/13/2026.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNESCO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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