OVERVIEW

Post Number : PAX 361

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Field Operations Coordination

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 17-MAY-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX) and the direct supervision of the Director of the Division of Field Coordination (PAX/DFC), the Associate Field Coordination Officer will contribute to supporting the Director PAX/DFC in the overall liaison, backstopping and coordination provided to UNESCO Field Offices.

Long Description

The Associate Field Coordination Officer will:

• Provide substantive support documentation and analytical documents on issues related to UNESCO Field Network, including related to the review, development and implementation of reform initiatives related to the Field Network.
• Provide support in backstopping for Field Offices daily operations and liaise with Directors/Heads of UNESCO Field Offices, relevant services, Member States and other stakeholders for overall coordination.
• Provide assistance in coordinating human resources issues as concerns Directors/Heads of UNESCO Field Offices, in particular provide support to the recruitment processes of Directors/Heads of UNESCO Field Offices, in close cooperation with the Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM).
• Provide support to information and knowledge as regards UNESCO Field Network for improved information flows and knowledge sharing between Headquarters and Field Offices.
• Provide support to the Division inputs to strategic and programming documents (C/4 and C/5), statutory reports, reports, minutes of meetings, consultations and analytical consolidation on issues related to UNESCO Field Network.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of public administration, international relations, political sciences, social sciences, or other related fields.

Work Experience

• At least two (2) years of professional experience in the field of international cooperation, international relations and/or diplomacy, or related field, of which preferably one (1 year) acquired at international level.

Long Description

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to produce high quality documents and briefings/reports.
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Proven planning and organizational skills with ability to establish and follow plans and priorities.
• Proven ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to communicate, advocate, and exchange with colleagues, staff and stakeholders within and outside the Organization.
• Sense of diplomacy, tact and discretion.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Training or other degrees in disciplines in a field related to the post.

Work experience

• Experience in the field of coordination and planning.
• Professional experience gained in multicultural working environments.

Long Description

Skills & Competencies

• Commitment and knowledge of the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
• Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN system.
• Capacity to actively participate in building and strengthening relations with partners.
• Broad general culture and geopolitical knowledge.

Languages

• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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