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<p><span class="jobdescription"><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Post Number : </span>CI 006</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Grade : </span>P-3</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Parent Sector : </span>Communication and Information Sector (CI)</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Duty Station: </span>Paris</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Job Family: </span>Communication and Information</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Type of contract : </span>Fixed Term</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Duration of contract : </span>2 years with possibility of renewal</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Recruitment open to : </span>Internal and external candidates</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0077d7">Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : </span>22-AUG-2022</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#e5865e">UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism</span></span></span></p>

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</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST</b></h2>
</div><div><p>The Communication and Information Sectorâ€™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.).</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</h2>
</div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Programme and Project Work:</span></u></p>

<ul><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Identify, propose and develop collaborative projects. Participate in C/5 and policy formulation discussions.</span></li></ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Advice and Knowledge Management:</span></u></p>

<ul><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Ensure
 technical backstopping for projects and events and provide technical 
support to colleagues, Field Offices and Institutes as related to 
assignments and priorities.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Liaise
 with colleagues within the Sector and in other Sectors, Field Offices, 
Institutes and stakeholders to discuss developments and exchange and 
archive ideas.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Attend
 and participate in meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars, 
promoting knowledge sharing, contributing to advocacy efforts and 
promoting approaches and interventions of proven effectiveness.</span></li></ul>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</h2>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Networking and Partnerships:</span></u></p>

<ul><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Liaise with relevant colleagues and stakeholders to discuss developments and exchange and document ideas. </span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li></ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Resource Mobilization:</span></u></p>

<ul><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Prepare
 a variety of inputs and word to generate extra-budgetary funding and 
projects, taking into account Section, Sector, Member States and donor 
priorities.</span></li></ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Administrative Support:</span></u></p>

<ul><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Prepare
 inputs to the biennial and medium-term strategies, programmes and 
budget and reports, as well as Statutory meetings. Update and monitor 
expenditures.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Coordinate
 and/or prepare reports, notes, memoranda, briefings and other 
correspondence and documents, including news articles and social media 
contributions.</span></li></ul>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Communication (C)</div><div>Accountability (C)</div><div>Innovation (C)</div><div>Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)</div><div>Planning and organizing (C)</div><div>Results focus (C)</div><div>Teamwork (C)</div><div>Professionalism (C)</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>-</b></h2>
</div><div><div><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="text-align:justify">For detailed information, please consult the </span><a href="https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="text-align:justify">UNESCO Competency Framework</span></a>.</span></span></div>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
</div><div><p><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><em><b>Education</b></em></u></span></p>

<ul><li>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.</li></ul>

<p><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><em><b>Work Experience</b></em></u></span></p>

<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Proven experience in developing capacity building tools on emerging technologies, particularly on artificial intelligence.</li><li>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.</li></ul>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</h2>
</div><div><p><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><em><b>Skills/Competencies</b></em></u></span></p>

<ul><li>Sound knowledge of digital transformation and digital governance 
issues, particularly on Artificial intelligence, and of the UN system, 
including of Sustainable Development Goals.</li><li>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.</li><li>Good knowledge of gender equality issues and experience in gender transformative actions.</li><li>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.).</li><li>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.</li></ul>

<p><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><em><b>Languages</b></em></u></span></p>

<ul><li>Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.</li></ul>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
</div><div><p><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><em><b>Work Experience</b></em></u></span></p>

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

<p><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><em><b>Skills/Competencies</b></em></u></span></p>

<ul><li>Capacity to coordinate and supervise the work of the team.</li></ul>

<p><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><em><b>Languages</b></em></u></span></p>

<ul><li>Knowledge of a third official UNESCO language would be an asset (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).</li></ul>
</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS</b></h2>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">UNESCOâ€™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. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 84 634 US $.</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our <a href="https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf">Guide to Staff Benefits.</a></span></span></p>
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</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS</b></h2>
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<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Please
 note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and 
provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the <a href="https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl" target="_blank"> UNESCO careers website.</a> No modifications can be made to the application submitted.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">UNESCO
 uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail
 correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center"><em>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 (<a href="https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution">last update here</a>)
 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.</em></p>

<p style="text-align:center"><em>UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.</em></p>
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