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Programme Specialist (Communication and Information)


Pays: France
Ville: Paris
Employeur: UNESCO


Date limite : 22-08-2022


Description complète


Post Number : CI 006



Grade : P-3



Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)



Duty Station: Paris



Job Family: Communication and Information



Type of contract : Fixed Term



Duration of contract : 2 years with possibility of renewal



Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates



Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-AUG-2022



 



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



 


OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST


The Communication and Information Sector’s mission is to
promote freedom of expression, media development and media literate
societies, and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal
access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the
preservation of documentary heritage. (The role of this vacant position
does not include responsibility for UNESCO's wider external
communications, which is managed by the Division for Communications and
Public Engagement.).



Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General,
Communication and Information (ADG/CI), guidance from the Director for
Partnerships and Operational Management and the Director for Strategy
and Policies in the Field of Communication and Information, and the
direct supervision of the Chief of the Digital Innovation and
Transformation Section, the incumbent is responsible for implementing,
monitoring and reporting on sectional and cross-sectional regular and
extra budgetary projects and programmes in the field of digital
innovation and transformation (Artificial Intelligence). S/he will
provide recommendations on project feasibility, including presenting and
justifying project proposals, as well as identifying potential
collaborations and ensuring regular communication and information
exchange amongst teams, colleagues, peers and stakeholders, including
with Field Offices.



The incumbent will manage the follow up to the outcomes of
international normative instruments and statutory processes as relevant.
S/he will work within the frameworks of UNESCO's Medium-Term Strategy
(C/4), the approved Programme and Budget (C/5) and governing body
decisions, and towards internationally agreed development goals, such as
the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.




Long Description


Programme and Project Work:



  • Implement,
    monitor, evaluate and report on projects and programmes, assuming one
    or more thematic and/or focal responsibilities, including the creation
    and dissemination of publications and Toolkits.
  • Provide
    programme and project support: assess needs, analyze specific data and
    develop proposals for final review and approval; define and revise
    project requirements and specifications ensuring consistency with
    relevant priorities and available resources; conduct feasibility studies
    and draft reports; develop schedules and methods for managing project
    implementation; monitor project implementation and progress, participate
    in project review and evaluation meetings, and take action or provide
    substantive inputs to improve delivery and/or resolve implementation
    issues/challenges in collaboration with project staff and partners.
  • Identify, propose and develop collaborative projects. Participate in C/5 and policy formulation discussions.


Advice and Knowledge Management:



  • Provide
    information and technical advice to governments, peers, management and
    colleagues on a variety of subject specific items in the area(s) of
    responsibility, such as tools, resources and relevant policies.
  • Remain
    aware of developments and advancements in area(s) of responsibility in
    order to inform and support governments, ministries and colleagues on
    policy formulation, project development, resources and best practices.
  • Ensure
    technical backstopping for projects and events and provide technical
    support to colleagues, Field Offices and Institutes as related to
    assignments and priorities.
  • Research,
    recommend and contribute to the development and expansion of a
    knowledge base on the particular area(s)/theme(s) of assignment,
    ensuring regular contributions to web and printed content and
    dissemination to colleagues, peers and stakeholders.
  • Carry
    out trend and priorities analysis, and research and recommend
    particular courses of action based on findings and provide inputs for
    the development of strategies and approaches.
  • Liaise
    with colleagues within the Sector and in other Sectors, Field Offices,
    Institutes and stakeholders to discuss developments and exchange and
    archive ideas.
  • Attend
    and participate in meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars,
    promoting knowledge sharing, contributing to advocacy efforts and
    promoting approaches and interventions of proven effectiveness.

Long Description




Networking and Partnerships:



  • Liaise with relevant colleagues and stakeholders to discuss developments and exchange and document ideas.
  • Reach
    out to public and private sector partners and stakeholders to support
    project development, funding and implementation as well as relevant
    policies, strategies and plans.


Resource Mobilization:



  • Contribute
    to resource mobilization by playing an active role in funding and
    project proposal development, submission and follow-up and participate
    in fundraising events and activities.
  • Prepare
    a variety of inputs and word to generate extra-budgetary funding and
    projects, taking into account Section, Sector, Member States and donor
    priorities.


Administrative Support:



  • Prepare
    inputs to the biennial and medium-term strategies, programmes and
    budget and reports, as well as Statutory meetings. Update and monitor
    expenditures.
  • Coordinate
    and/or prepare reports, notes, memoranda, briefings and other
    correspondence and documents, including news articles and social media
    contributions.

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)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


Education



  • Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of
    communication and information (e.g. digital innovation and
    transformation, emerging technologies, including artificial
    intelligence), computer science, engineering,  political sciences, or
    other related field.


Work Experience



  • A minimum of four years of progressively responsible and relevant
    professional experience in the field of technology and public policy,
    emerging technologies, of which preferably two years acquired at the
    international level.
  • Two years of experience in conceiving and managing international
    projects throughout their cycle, monitoring implementation rates and
    reporting deadlines, while ensuring results are aligned to performance
    indicators.
  • Proven experience in developing capacity building tools on emerging technologies, particularly on artificial intelligence.
  • Proven experience in fundraising and resource mobilization,
    including researching the interests and application requirements of
    funding sources, identifying trends as well as opportunities and risks,
    and developing appealing proposals for donors.

Long Description


Skills/Competencies



  • Sound knowledge of digital transformation and digital governance
    issues, particularly on Artificial intelligence, and of the UN system,
    including of Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Good communications skills, including writing news items, articles,
    social media material and reports. Capacity to ensure accuracy of
    documents paying close attention to detail and through research,
    reference sources, quotes and evidence-based recommendations.
  • Good knowledge of gender equality issues and experience in gender transformative actions.
  • Good competences to manage social media content and platforms as
    well as to track information online, including data on webcasting, live
    streaming connections, social media channels (downloads, hits, video and
    audio plays, unique page views, etc.).
  • Capacity to manage a heavy and varied workload effectively and
    manage competing demands under time pressure, maintaining high levels of
    accuracy while ensuring coordination of activities across diverse units
    and countries.


Languages



  • Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS


Work Experience



  • Experience at the international level in conducting outreach, building partnerships and increasing revenue.
  • Experience in Results-Based Management and design of projects.
  • Experience in United Nations Agencies, Funds or Programmes.
  • Experience in publishing on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Work experience in the field of AI and the rule of law.


Skills/Competencies



  • Capacity to coordinate and supervise the work of the team.


Languages



  • Knowledge of a third official UNESCO language would be an asset (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS



UNESCO’s
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 84 634 US $.



For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.



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 a
competency-based 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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are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with
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