Education Programme Associate

The UNICEF Georgia Country Programme for 2026–2030 sets out UNICEF’s priorities for advancing the rights and well-being of children in Georgia, with learning and skills development as one of its key programme areas.

The Learning and Skills Development component aims to support national efforts to provide high-quality and inclusive education for all children, particularly the most vulnerable, and to equip children and adolescents with the skills needed for education, work and life. Key areas of work include strengthening early childhood education and care; inclusive and bilingual education; pre- and in-service professional development; support for children with disabilities, developmental delays and those at risk of dropping out; The programme also supports adolescents in developing relevant skills, including digital, leadership, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and in transitioning from school to further education and employment.

The programme is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, municipalities, universities and other partners, with particular attention to vulnerable and underserved children and young people. It also promotes equitable opportunities for ethnic minority students, especially girls, and meaningful engagement of children and young people in environmental and climate-related issues.

The Learning and Skills Development component has an indicative five-year budget of US$4.82 million, comprising US$0.82 million in Regular Resources and US$4.0 million in Other Resources. Effective implementation requires strong programme coordination and technical support, sustained partnerships and resource mobilization to translate programme priorities into sustainable results for children.

Within this context, the UN Volunteer will support UNICEF Georgia’s Education Section in programme implementation and monitoring, partner coordination, research and evidence generation, documentation and knowledge management. Working closely with UNICEF colleagues and external partners, the Volunteer will contribute to the effective implementation of activities across the Education Section’s areas of work.

The assignment offers an opportunity for a young professional to gain practical experience in programme implementation, partnership engagement, research, knowledge management and advocacy within the United Nations system. The Volunteer will work under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist / Head of Section and will receive regular guidance and mentoring.

The UN Volunteer will be based on-site at the UNICEF Georgia Country Office in Tbilisi. As an entry-level and learning-oriented assignment, the position will not carry independent authority to make programme commitments, approve or sign agreements, commit UNICEF resources, or represent UNICEF externally without prior authorization.

Under the direct supervision of Education Specialist / Head of Section, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Programme implementation and coordination
- Support the implementation and monitoring of Education Section activities and follow-up on agreed actions with partners.
- Support coordination with government counterparts, academic institutions, civil society organizations and development partners, including through meetings, consultations, workshops and field visits.
- Support the organization and documentation of programme activities, capacity-building events and learning initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across relevant UNICEF programme areas to support integrated approaches to children’s learning, development and well-being.

2. Support to priority education areas

- Contribute to activities aimed at strengthening early childhood education and care through research, coordination and programme support.
- Support activities promoting inclusive and equitable education, with particular attention to vulnerable and underserved children and young people, including children with disabilities and ethnic minority children.
- Contribute to activities supporting adolescent skills development and transition from education to further learning and employment, including approaches that promote gender equality and meaningful youth participation.

3. Research, evidence and knowledge management
- Support the collection, organization and analysis of programme information related to children’s learning, skills development and inclusion, including information used for programme planning, proposals and donor reporting.
- Contribute to research and desk reviews on relevant education topics, including inclusive education, early childhood education, digital learning and skills development.
- Contribute to documenting programme results, lessons learned and promising practices, and support the preparation of reports, briefing notes, presentations and other programme materials.

4. Communication and advocacy
- Contribute to communication, knowledge-sharing and advocacy activities promoting children’s right to quality and inclusive education.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support effective programme implementation and learning.