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)

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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

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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