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) Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)
- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education - Advanced university degree (Masterโs 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.