Project Coordinator
Publiée le 26 juillet 2022
Date limite dépassée
dimanche 28 août 2022
- Employeur
- UNESCO
- Ville
- Brussels
Post Number : 1BECI0003PA Grade : P-4 Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI) Duty Station: Brussels Job Family: Communication and Information Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 28-AUG-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism 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 authority of the Assistant-Director General for
Communication and Information, the direct supervision of the Director of
the UNESCO Liaison Office in Brussels (FU/BRU), in close consultation
with the Chief of Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of
Journalists (CI/FEJ) and other relevant CI Sections/Programme
Specialists, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring
the implementation the project “Social Media 4 Peace” and thereby
contribute to UNESCO’s work to promote freedom of expression and
implement the Windhoek +30 Declaration; as well as constituting the
UNESCO Communication and Information Sector’s (CI) EU Focal Point,
substantially contributing to the CI Sector’s visibility, fundraising,
and networking efforts. The Outcomes of the Social Media 4 Peace programme are in line with
41 C/5 Output 6.CI2 “Member States have strengthened capacities and
raised awareness to enhance norms and policies related to freedom of
expression, press freedom, safety of journalists, including women
journalists, and the right to access information, online and offline”. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Liaison Office in
Brussels in respect to all matters related to administrative and
liaison, partnerships and resource mobilization responsibilities, as
well as to the Chief of Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of
Journalists concerning the substantive and technical implementation of
the relevant programme/projects and their integration with the overall
Communication and Information sector's strategy, including the Cl
specificities of resource mobilization. Education Work Experience Skills/Competencies Languages Skills/Competencies Languages 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 95,863 US $. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits. 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. UNESCO recalls that paramount
consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity
of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence
and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms
of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable
and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among
its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore,
UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented
Member States (last update here)
are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals
from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities
are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with
the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for
staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.CONTEXT
As a team leader, the Project Coordinator may manage, supervise and
guide a team of staff to ensure the delivery of programme/project
initiatives and activities, from funding proposals to project design,
evaluation and reporting.
The Project Coordinator shall substantively contribute to the
implementation of the overarching objectives of the Organization in
Communication and Information within the context of the 2030 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTION OF THE POST
Long Description
Long Description
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in
communication, public information, public diplomacy, or in another area
covered by the work of the UNESCO's programmes in Freedom of Expression
and Safety of Journalists, Digital Innovation and Transformation, and
Media and Information Literacy and development.
• Minimum 7 years –of which at least 2 years preferably at the
international level – of progressively relevant working experience in
the development and implementation of EU-funded projects in the field of
human rights (preferably freedom of expression).
• Experience in coordinating partnerships and manage EU-funded projects.
• Experience in resource mobilization and visibility campaigns at the EU level.
• Experience working with the United Nations or a comparable international organization (European Union, OSCE, OECD)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, following a results-based approach.
• Strong analytical, drafting and editing skills, and ability to draft, edit and produce reports on relevant issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to exchange information on complex issues.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills, results-based management and results-based budgeting.
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities; capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex and multicultural environment.
• Excellent knowledge of English or French and very good knowledge of the other language.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent understanding of the work of the UNESCO CI Sector, as
well as of fundraising strategies and partnerships at the EU level.
• Knowledge of one of the official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Russian).BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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