OVERVIEW
Post Number : 1BEPAX0001RP
Grade : D-1
Parent Sector : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)
Duty Station: Brussels
Job Family: External Relations
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-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 Director-General, the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), in close consultation with all the Assistant Directors-General, the Director of Brussels Liaison Office will act as UNESCO Representative to the European Union and other partners in Brussels and will maintain close contacts with senior staff or representatives to the European Commission and other partners, to ensure ongoing consultation in areas of mutual interest and effective representation and advocacy of UNESCO's programme goals and priorities.
The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring developments in Brussels that have political implications for the Organization, build synergies within the European Union institutions and other partners, promote UNESCOโs mandate and strategic priorities within institutions and partners based in Brussels, contributing to enlarging strategic partnerships, reporting to and advising the Director-General.
This will include providing intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in planning and implementing the Officeโs activities through the early identification of issues and events of relevance to UNESCO, and liaising with relevant Programme Sectors and Central services at Headquarters.
The incumbent will ensure the effective and efficient management of the Officeโs human resources, administration and operations, in line with the Organizationโs policies and procedures, including effective internal controls.
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)Making quality decisions (M)Driving and managing change (M)Building partnerships (M)Leading and empowering others (M)Strategic thinking (M)Managing performance (M)
- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work Experience
At least fifteen (15) years of progressive professional experience at the appropriate management level within the United Nations system, other international, national or private sector institutions, including a wide experience in diplomatic work or development issues related to UNESCOโs areas of competence, in association with national and international organizations.Long Description
Skills & Competencies
Commitment to the Organizationโs mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities. Institutional leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness. Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer financial resources and exercise appropriate supervision and control. Organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, and in implementing them effectively, as well as in devising implementation plans. Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners, as well as demonstrated partnership development. Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, exercise supervision and control, as well as ensure continuous training and development of staff. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, in front of a broad range of constituents, as well as the news media.
Languages
Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in English and French.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Courses/degree in a management-related field.
Work experience
Experience in the field of international relations, multilateral cooperation, development. Experience in development of partnerships. Good knowledge of multilateral negotiations. Diplomatic experience and networking capacities.Skills & Competencies
Broad general culture and sound analytic capacities. Proven leadership and demonstrated managerial skills combined with flexibility. Sound judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks. Excellent interpersonal and representational skills, as well as ability to take initiative and maintain effective working relationships with partners of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Good knowledge of the European Union system.
Languages
Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCOโs salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 162 639 US $.