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Senior National Project Officer, Research and Development

India, New Delhi 6847605.00 INR / Year · Job Posted May 31, 2026

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The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s category 1 institute that focuses on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7 towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for building peaceful and sustainable societies. The Institute aims to contribute to the conceptualization, design, and implementation of research and capacity building strategies that strengthen the policies of UNESCO member-states to promote education for peace, wellbeing and sustainability.

Job Responsibility

  • Design and formulate research on how the competencies for Social and Emotional Learning promote education for peace, wellbeing and sustainability
  • Lead the Research and Development Mission of the Institute to develop national and international proposals for competitive funding
  • Lead UNESCO MGIEP to collaborate with relevant entities within UNESCO including the existing category 1 Institutes on research projects that advance SEL competencies for inclusive and equitable quality education
  • Lead the design, research, and implementation of science and evidence-based programs of the Institute that cultivate competencies for SDG 4.7
  • Lead the science-based survey initiatives
  • guide design of data collection instruments
  • review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues, and prepare conclusions to test the efficacy of programs in India and other UNESCO member states
  • Ensure project alignment with Government reforms and maintain regular relations with national counterparts and key stakeholders
  • Manage outreach activities
  • prepare policy-oriented quality briefings and presentations, design and conduct training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on technical topics and activities as deemed appropriate within the framework of the programme
  • Laise with the Program Design and Evaluation Mission of the Institute to formulate, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the projects and activities of the Institute, including the impact of its online courses and digital learning platforms
  • Identify opportunities to expand research initiatives on education for peace and sustainable development in India and other countries, especially in the global south
  • Nurture partnerships with member states, education networks, universities, and research institutes on themes related to education for peace, wellbeing, and sustainability
  • As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) at MGIEP, contribute to all aspects of organizational and institutional development, including the shaping of the future vision, strategies, operations, recruitment, staff development and retention, and resource mobilization
  • Lead the adaptation of research and empirical findings to strengthen the science-policy, policy uptake, and research-to-policy nexus as recommended in the Second Evaluation Report of the Institute issued in 2023
  • Supervise the development of manuscripts for peer review, and policy briefs for stakeholders
  • In collaboration with the other Missions and Units, contribute to the preparation of reports for submission to the governing board on programme performance, ensuring quality and accuracy and a clear assessment of impact in alignment with results-based performance indicators
  • Identify relevant partners that will assist in addressing gaps in the research agenda in the educational systems of UNESCO member-states
  • Develop partnerships with relevant organizations to develop and advance a global research agenda on themes within the mission of the Institute
  • Organize strategic dialogues with relevant stakeholders to advance the research needs of the countries of in the global south on education for peace, wellbeing and sustainability
  • Coordinate with various project teams at the Institute to provide relevant research inputs for different projects
  • Coordinate with relevant UNESCO divisions and field offices to streamline research efforts to contribute to usage for policy by translating research content into practical guides for policymakers
  • Collaborate with the partnerships team at MGIEP to develop strategic research partnerships for the Institute
  • Any other task assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in the sciences of Learning, Education, Social Sciences or other disciplines related to education policy
  • Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant experience related to research and practice in education policy, sustainability, and evidence-based innovative development of pedagogical tools for learning and assessment in a university, research institute, think tank, multilateral, governmental, or civil society organization
  • Experience in designing and executing well-designed research programs for evidence-based learning
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary research teams, and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Experience in supervising the successful implementation of research programs
  • Experience in Social and Emotional Learning and digital pedagogies
  • Experience in fundraising from relevant stakeholders
  • Field experience of conducting research with schools and Government Departments/Ministries following specified research protocols
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to establish priorities, coordinate and monitor work plans
  • Excellent ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing, with strong representation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills proposing innovative approaches and ideas
  • Familiarity with result-based management
  • Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
  • Commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction, and priorities
  • Demonstrated comprehensive research, interpretation, and critical analysis skills
  • Ability to efficiently manage and share information and knowledge
  • Able to catalyze new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement
  • Ability to engage with a diverse group of partners from a range of disciplines and forge productive working relationships
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English
  • Working knowledge of Hindi

Nice to have

  • PhD in a discipline relevant to education-related sciences
  • Experience in an international environment with a focus on research for policy uptake
  • Working knowledge of another UNESCO official language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish)

What we offer

  • 30 days annual leave
  • family allowance
  • medical insurance
  • pension plan
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