Consultant on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (CI/FEJ)

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 18-July-2020

 

ONLY CANDIDATES ENTITLED TO WORK IN FRANCE CAN APPLY

 

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

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

 

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists, and of the relevant Project Officer. In line with the 40 C/5 Major Programme V's Main Line of Action I, Expected Result 1, the Junior Consultant shall support the Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists’ work on journalists’ safety, implemented in the framework of the “Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists” and complementary efforts led by the Section. In particular, the Junior Consultant shall :

Long Description

• Assist the Section in the implementation of the Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP) that upscales efforts to protect freedom of expression, the safety of journalists, and access to information. The MDP facilitates UNESCO’s work to implement the Programme of the Organization’s Communication and Information Sector, as outlined in the C/5, under Expected Result 1: “Member States are enhancing norms and policies related to freedom of expression, including press freedom and the right to access information, online and offline, and are reinforcing the safety of journalists by implementing the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity”. The Junior Consultant will support the MDP in its various phases of planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, through the compilation of data collected from the field, drafting of reports and briefs related to the MDP, maintaining a constant update of the MDP website, as well as assist in the preparation of other relevant meetings and activities.
• Contribute to the Section’s work to promote freedom of expression and the safety of journalists, through global, regional and national initiatives supported by the MDP
• Support the Section in the drafting of information material, website articles, concept notes, speeches, correspondence, briefings, project proposals, policy guidelines, agreements and other documents related to the MDP implementation and in the areas of freedom of expression and journalists’ safety.

DELIVERABLES

DELIVERABLES:

1. Monthly reports including the achievements and pending activities for the effective accomplishments of the tasks, together with other related outcome such as: Communication materials (e.g. articles, brochures, publications) produced during the contract;

2. Final Report at the end of contract period summarizing activities completed during the contract.

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 (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences, international relations, public policy or related field.

 

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of human rights, international relations or programme management.
• Experience working with a UN agency or IGO in the areas of freedom of expression and safety of journalists

Long Description

Competencies and skills

• Knowledge of UNESCO’s work to promote freedom of expression and the safety of journalists.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and able to exchange information on complex issues;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multicultural environment with external and internal partners;
• Excellent organization and planning skills, including the ability to organize own work priorities and deadlines. Discretion and maturity of judgement are required;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Solid computer skills including advanced knowledge of office software such as Word and Excel.

 

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and oral) of English and good knowledge of French.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Work experience

• Experience with UNESCO and/or the United Nations system and understanding of their functioning and procedures would be an asset.

 

Languages

• Working knowledge of other UN languages will be an asset

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, and or if the button is not visible, look for, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:

• A letter indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment and how they think UNESCO contributes to enhancing media freedom and the safety of journalists (500 words max)
• CV
• A competitive fee to be charged for the assignment, which should be quoted in Euros, and expressed on a monthly basis (maximum amount: 2600 EUR).

This Individual Consultant contract is for a period of 11 months.

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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