OVERVIEW
Post Number : 5IQPAX0001RP
Grade : D-1
Parent Sector : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)
Duty Station: Baghdad
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) : 14-JUNE-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), the direct supervision of the Director of the Regional Office in Beirut (Lebanon) and in close consultation with the Assistant Directors-General of the five Programme Sectors, the incumbent will manage the multidisciplinary programme of the UNESCO Baghdad National Office and provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in planning and implementing activities responding to priority needs of the host country in all fields of UNESCOโs competence
The incumbent will generate projects and mobilize corresponding extrabudgetary sources. This also will include the effective and efficient management of the Officeโs human resources, administration and operations, in line with the Organizationโs policies and procedures, including the application of effective internal controls.
Moreover, the incumbent also will participate, or ensure the participation of the Office, in all meetings and activities of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, as well as maintain close consultative relations with UN agencies, with international institutions, development banks and bilateral donors, professional organizations, civil society and NGOs in the country
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)Building partnerships (M)Driving and managing change (M)Leading and empowering others (M)Making quality decisions (M)Managing performance (M)Strategic thinking (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 or within other international or national institutions, including a wide experience in development issues related to UNESCOโs areas of competence, in association with national and international organizations. Demonstrated experience in advocacy and resources mobilization. Proven partnership experience with successful implementation of partners at global, local and community levels.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. Proven skills in administration and the management of financial and human resources. Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer extensive programmes, 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 and fundraising experience. 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 one of the working languages (English or French) of the Organization and ability to work in the second language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Courses/degree in a management-related field.
Work Experience
Experience in the field of international relations, multilateral cooperation, development. Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in post-crisis/post-disaster situations.Long Description
Skills & Competencies
Broad general culture and sound analytic capacities; good geopolitical knowledge of the region. 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 skills and ability to take initiative and maintain effective working relationships with partners of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Good knowledge of the United Nations system.
Languages
Knowledge of Arabic. Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (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.