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)
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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