OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : [[Education]]
Duty Station: [[Dhaka]]
Job Family: [[Consultant ]]
Type of contract : [[Consultant ]]
Duration of contract : [[May-Dec 2025]]
Recruitment open to : [[External and internal ]]
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : [[05 May 2025]]
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 Head of Office, the overall supervision of the Education Specialist, the day-to-day direct supervision of the Project Officer for Education (CSESI), and the guidance provided by the Education Unit at UNESCO Dhaka Office, the incumbent will have internal contacts including colleagues at the Education Unit and the Admin Unit of Dhaka Office, and external contacts include counterparts of the implementation partners, beneficiary groups and others as required. The incumbent will support the contextualization of the Global CSESI for Bangladesh at the national level along with the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Greening Education (GE) initiatives and perform the following responsibilities:
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As per attached TOR
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As per attached TOR
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (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
An advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in the field of Climate Change or Disaster management or relevant.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in technical, logistical, and administrative programme/project management support;
- Experience in working in a digital work environment using multiple office software packages;
- Experience in working with government entities and working in an international environment like UN agencies or INGOs will be an added advantage;
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in technical, logistical, and administrative programme/project management support;
- Experience in working in a digital work environment using multiple office software packages;
- Experience in working with government entities and working in an international environment like UN agencies or INGOs will be an added advantage;
- Experience in supporting a team.
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BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as an interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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