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National Project Officer (Program Design and Policy)
India, New Delhi · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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Job Description
The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia-Pacific region, promoting education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. MGIEP leads innovative projects focused on education policy, research, and program implementation that aim to foster peace, sustainability, and human well-being through transformative education. In line with this mission, MGIEP is committed to the design, development, and evaluation of large-scale educational programs aimed at building knowledge and skills crucial for sustainable development and peace. The Institute uses empirical evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness and impact of its programs and courses, employing rigorous scientific approaches to support ongoing improvements. MGIEP seeks a National Project Officer - Program Design and Policy - to contribute to its program development efforts, including policy analysis and uptake, designing, managing, and evaluating programs that support education for peace and sustainability.
Job Responsibility
Lead the design and development of MGIEP’s educational and policy research programs aligned with MGIEP’s mission
Support other MGIEP teams in development of program designs, Theories of Change, policy uptake and related activities
Draft relevant documents, frameworks, guidelines, etc. needed for successful development of programs
Coordinate with project teams involved in program development and evaluation, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of project outputs
Manage partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to support program design and implementation
Ensure compliance with UNESCO’s Results-Based Management (RBM) framework in program monitoring and reporting
Provide training and capacity-building sessions for educators and facilitators on curriculum delivery, quality assurance standards, and instructional design practices
Support the professional development of junior colleagues and staff by guiding them through program design, policy uptake and evaluation processes
Stay updated on the latest developments in educational program development, policy analysis and reform, program evaluation, and peace education
Requirements
An advanced university degree (master’s degree) in education, program management, program evaluation, or a related field
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in program design, development, and evaluation, preferably in the education sector
Demonstrated experience in managing development of educational and/or research projects
Experience in Results-Based Management (RBM) and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks
Experience in content development for educational programs, particularly in fields related to peace, sustainability, or SEL
Strong knowledge of program design and evaluation studies
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with stakeholders from various sectors
Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize complex information for informed decision-making
Strong project management skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs on time
Ability to present information clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Commitment to delivering results and taking responsibility for program outcomes
A focus on learning and adapting to improve program design and outcomes
Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Good knowledge of Hindi
Nice to have
A Ph.D. in education, research methods, or a related field
Experience with international educational programs and research
Experience in leading evaluation or program design projects in international settings
Knowledge of another UNESCO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or regional Indian languages