Programme Officer X1 (P7) at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

• The purpose of this role is tprovide operational support for the implementation of the UNEVOC Centre’s programmes, projects, and initiatives related tinnovation and the future of TVET. The incumbent executes programme activities in alignment with the strategic direction set by the Centre Coordinator, facilitates project coordination, ensures quality delivery, and supports partnerships and resource mobilisation tadvance the Centre’s objectives within the UNESCO-UNEVOC framework.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) Plus Honour’s Degree or BTech or Postgraduate Diploma in the following fields:

Education

• Social Sciences
• Development Studies
• Engineering
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Added Advantage
• Master’s and a higher degree in related fields

Experience

• Minimum 6 years proven record of professional experience in areas related tskills development, innovation, digitalization of the workplace and implications for education and training, future of work, networking and/or building communities of practice with at least 3 years in a management role

Added Advantage

• 3 years in a multilateral organization
• 8 years of a proven record of professional experience

Roles and responsibilities
Programme and Project Implementation

• Coordinating the implementation of UNEVOC Centre programmes and projects in line with the strategic direction provided by the Centre Coordinator.
• Supporting the development of project work plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ensuring that all project activities are executed on time, within budget, and trequired quality standards.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders tensure smooth delivery of programme outputs.
• Documenting progress, challenges, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Research, Data and Trend Analysis

• Collecting, analysing, and synthesising information on TVET, labour market trends, and skills development needs.
• Monitoring national and international developments related tUNEVOC thematic areas such as lifelong learning, equity, green and digital transformation, innovation, and inclusion.
• Providing analytical summaries and reports tinform programme adjustments and decision-making.
• Contributing tthe development of knowledge products and case studies that support evidence-based practice.

Partnership and Resource Coordination

• Assisting in identifying and engaging key partners, including government, industry, and development agencies.
• Supporting the preparation of project proposals, donor reports, and funding documentation.
• Coordinating joint initiatives with partners taddress knowledge gaps and promote collaboration.
• Facilitating communication between the Centre and partners on project-related matters.
• Ensuring accurate documentation of partnership activities and outcomes.

Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance

• Tracking programme performance indicators and preparing periodic progress reports for the Centre Coordinator.
• Ensuring compliance with institutional policies, financial procedures, and donor reporting requirements.
• Maintaining detailed records and databases of project activities, outcomes, and expenditure.
• Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of programme impact and sustainability.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for meetings, workshops, and reviews.

Key competencies

• Strong programme and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of TVET systems and frameworks.
• Basic research and analytical skills.
• Data management and reporting capability.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and customer‑service orientation.
• Proven ability tplan, prioritize and deliver results; adapt tchange; and work collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• High levels of integrity, reliability, accountability and confidentiality.

Desired skills and experience

• Excellent project management skills, including results-based management, financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Analytical skills, ability tcollect, synthesize and analyze information and statistical data from various sources.
• Ability tO work under pressure, tmanage heavy workloads and tmeet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
• Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of standard office software and online collaboration tools.
• Ability tidentify emerging labour market and skills development trends and needs and ability tplan strategically.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability tbuild partnerships with local and international organizations and the private sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability twork in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Assumption of duty : as soon as possible
Remuneration : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position
Closing date : 21 August 2026