Consultant for CI Regional Advisor Office

Consultant for CI Regional Advisor Officer

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OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Montevideo

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-03-2020

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Montevideo, and the immediate supervision of the ad interim coordinator of the Office of the Regional Advisor for   Communication and Information for Latin America (RA LAC), the consultant should provide assistance on defined work priorities, programmatic strategies and activities for the LAC Region.

 

The Office of RA LAC performs the role of the UNESCO Regional Focal point for addressing Violence against journalists and the Issue of Impunity for Latin America and the Caribbean, and holds Executive Secretariat of the Memory of the World Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean (MOWLAC).

 

The Office of RA LAC operates within the frameworks of UNESCO's Medium-Term Strategies (C/4s) and approved Programmes and Budgets (C/5s), as well as global development plans such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Plan of Action for the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, and the World Summit of the Information Society outcomes.

Long Description

The consultant will be required to:

 

• Assist the ad interim coordinator of the office of the RA LAC with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of workplans and Regular Funds and voluntary contributions initiatives and activities aligned with the Organization's priorities, by providing technical inputs to institutional documents such as the C/4s and C/5s, by maintaining strategic dialogue in these areas with Members States to help them identify and formulate their needs, and by coordinating with other multilateral, bilateral and regional organizations, so as to ensure alignment in key operational areas.

  

• Provide support to the ad interim coordinator of the office of the RA LAC with the role of representing the CI Field programmes at senior level to internal and external networks, such as universities, agencies, development partners and funders, organizations, National Commissions, and ministries. Establish and pursue alliances on cross-organizational and inter-disciplinary work and develop working frameworks and systemic approaches to increase capacity.

Long Description

• Provide support to the ad interim coordinator of the office of the RA LAC with the role of representing the CI Sector in UNESCO’s contribution to UN project management systems, and support improved reflection of CI-related development goals in frameworks developed at country and region levels, including Common Country Assessments (CCAs), United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAFs) Country Programme Documents (CPDs) and Country Programme Action Plans (CPAPs).

 

• Provide support to the ad interim coordinator of the office of the RA LAC to influence and guide the development of concept notes, policy positions, formulation and implementation. Develop policies and innovative strategies. Assist in interpreting guidelines and discussions to reconcile competing objectives and priorities. Assist to ensure the development and provision of working tools, guides, outputs and outcomes that meet country needs and Member States’ priorities in the Field.

 

• Provide support to the ad interim coordinator of the office of the RA LAC with the role of facilitating the development of regional priorities in response to Member States’ needs. Assist in the coordination of the Regional strategy for strengthening the LAC's Judiciary Systems role in protecting and promoting Freedom of Expression and linking Headquarters to the extensive developments on Internet issues in the region.

Long Description

• Provide support to the ad interim coordinator of the office of the RA LAC VI in performing the role of Executive Secretary of the Latin and the Caribbean Memory of the World Regional Committee (MoWLAC).

 

• Assist in the coordination of  the preparation of timely inputs to the governing board reports and other documents, publications and reports, by giving quantitative and qualitative information on programme implementation on results, performance indicators and benchmarks as described in C/5s and other reports for projects run with extrabudgetary funds and other briefings as may be required.

 

• Assist the ad interim coordinator of the office of the RA LAC with  resource mobilization and to develop alternative funding mechanisms for the region and individual countries by developing concepts and project proposals.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in the field of communication and information, media studies, journalism, information sciences, political sciences, international relations or related areas.

 

Work Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the area of communication and information, including with issues related to promoting freedom of expression, media development and access to information and knowledge, including five (5) years at the international level in the public or private sector.
• Proven experience in planning and managing projects/programmes in the area of communication and information.

 

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrated professional competence in particular with issues related to promoting freedom of expression, media development and access to information and knowledge.
• Demonstrated fund-raising and resource mobilization skills.
• Good knowledge of the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN System.
• Ability to advice on high profile and sensitive communication challenges.
• Ability to produce a variety/ of written communications products in a clear, concise style.

 

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the UNESCO Secretariat. For the position, fluency in English and Spanish are required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Work Experience

• Successful record of accomplishment in communications within an international organization.
• Familiarity with the work and general functioning of UNESCO or international organizations in the UN System.
   

Languages

• Knowledge of Portuguese, French and/or any other language of the LAC region is desirable.

 

 

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

The remuneration will be fixed according to the candidate´s profile. The contract will be for an initial duration of 3 months, with a possibility of extension.

ASSESSMENT

Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

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