OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)

Duty Station: Venice

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Job Family: Programme Coordination

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30/10/2024

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 Director of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe and the direct supervision of the Coordination Officer, the consultant will provide support and contribute to ensure the full participation of the Regional Bureau in the UN Development System and UNESCO’s positioning in regional programmes and initiatives.

The position is located in the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, in Venice, Italy.

The Consultant will:

• Assist the Supervisor and keep an overview of UNESCO’s participation in and contribution to, various UN inter-agency thematic and programmatic working groups in the countries under the Bureau’s geographical purview;
• Contribute to the Regional Bureau’s inputs to strategic and programming documents, statutory reports and reports in the framework of its contribution to the UN Development System (UNDS) in Europe and Central Asia;
• Assist the Supervisor in her role as member of the Peer Support Group (PSG) for Europe and Central Asia by undertaking analytical work and review of responses received by the UNCTs in order to assess the involvement of the PSG in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs) design processes;
• Assist the Supervisor in drafting the biennial report about UNESCO’s contribution to the UNDS in Europe and Central Asia, both at regional and country level for 2024-2025; The report should comprehensively, reflect on UNESCO’s committed actions to the seven United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) and their UNSDCFs;
• Prepare a draft detailed analysis about UNESCO’s contribution to the UNSDCF cycles in South East Europe, especially in co-developing the Common Country Analysis (CCAs), co-delivering the UNSDCFs and implementing Joint Work Plans (JWPs), This analysis should reflect the UNESCO and Focal Points' engagement status during 2024-2025 and provide evidence for improvement of effective engagement in UNDS in the following biennium;
• Fulfil responsibilities in other aspects, such as participating in regular UNCT meetings, retreats, Result Groups, etc.;
• Support communication related to UNESCO's participation in UNSDG/RCP regional coordination and UNESCO contribution to UNSDCFs;
• Assist the Supervisor in other activities linked to the UNDS;
• Carrying out other related task as assigned by the Supervisor.

Long Description
Timetable and Deliverables

Contract dureation: 9 months

UNESCO shall pay the Contractor an amount not exceeding EUR 2,300 per month.Payments will be made only after UNESCO (Supervisor) has confirmed that the work executed falls within the terms agreed, and corresponds to the payment requested.
Long Description Long Description COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Teamwork (C) Innovation (C) Building partnerships (M) Results focus (C) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, economics, management of cultural activities or natural and cultural heritage protection, or other related subjects.

Experience

• Professional experience in coordination, planning, monitoring acquired at international level.
• Prior work experience with the United Nations or its Specialized Agencies, Funds or Programme.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies

• Strong competence on Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point and databases
• Good communication, research and analytical skills to be able to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from various sources, interpret needs and requirements
• Good organisational and planning skills and an ability to meet established deadlines, including, under pressure
• Experience, ability to work and positively cooperate/interact in an international multi-cultural working environment
• Ability and willingness to be a team-player with strong interpersonal skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience

• Experience in working for or with other national and/or international development cooperation agencies

Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of UNESCO’s mandate, programme and operational processes.
• Experience on implementation of EU funded projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent coordination skills
• Discretion, initiative and service-oriented to provide quality and timely support and services
• Sense of integrity, confidentiality, commitment and reliability.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide quality and timely support and services.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish good working relationships with external and internal partners.

Languages

• Knowledge of French and / or Italian.

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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