Associate Project Officer (Communication and Information)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : CI/PA-017

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Paris

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) : 01-DEC-2022

 

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

 

Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

 

Long Description

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 overall supervision of the Secretary of International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), and the direct supervision of the Deputy Secretary of the IPDC, the Associate Project Officer will be recruited to contribute to the implementation of activities under the umbrella of the IPDC.

 

The Outcomes of the IPDC are in line with 41 C/5 Output 6.CI3 “Member States and media institutions enabled to strengthen media development and media pluralism, including through the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)”.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

 

The post is located in the Strategy and Policy Office and Secretariat of the IPDC of the Communication and Information Sector (CI/SPO) at UNESCO's Headquarters. The main responsibilities of the Associate Project Officer will be as follows:

 

• Contribute to the timely organization of the IPDC Bureau and Council meetings and follow-up on their recommendations and decisions:

  • Support the preparation of the IPDC Bureau meeting, Intergovernmental Council session and other IPDC governance-related meetings by producing working and official documents.

  • Support the management of the IPDC project calls and main initiatives (e.g. media viability, safe spaces, journalism education, transparency).

  • Support the design and implementation of Bureau and Council decisions.

• Contribute to building momentum for solutions to the media viability crisis and other emerging media policy issues:

  • Help to maintain the IPDC as a laboratory for ideas on emerging media policy issues, including on the issue of media viability, internally and externally.

  • Support the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on relevant missions pertaining to those topics and/or aimed at improving IPDC’s visibility.

• Improve and help manage IPDC’s Information Management Systems to continue building institutional memory and IPDC’s brand:

  • Improve and support the management and monitoring of the project submission, selection, budgetary and implementation cycles.

  • Enhance project proposals collection tools, including online platform, in line with IPDC communication's strategy and objectives, while anticipating future potential developments and needs.

  • Improve visibility of IPDC activities, including by supporting the management of the IPDC website in close consultation with CI and CPE’s web teams and in close cooperation with EO/CI; drafting content for IPDC homepage and sub-pages; keeping the information up-to-date, and optimizing its public outreach.

  • Review and map resources of the IPDC to classify and strategize where IPDC's most important information assets lie and propose solutions to give maximum value to those, including through IPDC’s digital assets.

  • Support the dissemination strategies of IPDC’s resources.

• Support IPDC's resource mobilization strategy:

  • Assist in producing strategic talking points for briefings and country meetings.

  • Provide timely, qualitative and up-to-date key information and analysis to inform IPDC Secretary and Deputy Secretary's decision making and management of the programme.

  • Participate in outreach meetings with potential and current donors of the IPDC.

  • Develop project and activities proposals targeting traditional and new potential donors to the IPDC.

  • Monitor IPDC’s financial situation and prospects.

• Liaising and information-sharing with field offices, colleagues at HQ and external partners:

  • Hone skills to render complex information and data into easily accessible documents and other communications.

  • Regular communications with Field offices, other colleagues of the CI Sector and UNESCO, as well as external partners. 

  • Proactively search for better processes and working methods to ensure timely completion of tasks, smooth information sharing flows, and business continuity.

  • Provide guidance and feedback to fellows and interns, help with on-boarding.

Long Description Long Description 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) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in international relations, journalism, media and communications, or a relevant field.

 

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in international development, international relations and/or in freedom of expression, media development, and/or journalism, particularly at the international level.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing strategic documents, such as policy briefs, analytical notes, publications, speeches, reports and articles.
• Experience in planning and organizing international meetings and multi-stakeholder workshops.

 

Skills/Competencies

• Strong analytical, drafting and editing skills in English and French.
• Ability to transform dense technical and programmatic information into engaging content that is accessible to the general public and a wide array of partners and stakeholders.
• Analytical, diplomacy and advocacy skills, in particular the ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources and convey messages.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, following a results-based approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to process and share knowledge on sensitive and complex issues.
• Excellent understanding of UNESCO’s work to promote freedom of expression, safety of journalists, media pluralism, access to information, media viability, transparency, and journalism education.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex and multicultural environment.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities; capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

 

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) and French.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Work Experience

• Experience working with the United Nations or a comparable international organization.

• Experience in the field of media development and/or civil society related to freedom of expression issues.

 

Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of Drupal 9.

• Knowledge in data management.

 

Languages

• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian 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 68 709 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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