Associate Advisor for Education

Overview

Provide professional and technical support for education-related work

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the fields of education or social sciences.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the fields of international relations and education.
• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and French.
• Experience at the international level.
• Experience in providing advice to Senior Management.
• Knowledge of other fields of work of UNESCO (culture, information, sciences).
• Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 89,144 USD and 121,080 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : CAB 019 Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Office of the Director-General (CAB) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Education Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-Nov-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The Cabinet of the Director-General is established with the aim to support the Director-General and her Advisors in defining strategic orientations and managing institutional relations, including in the field of education, in liaison with UNESCO’s Education Sector. This work will also contribute to ensuring UNESCO’s mandate as lead United Nations agency on the Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Education. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Staff and the direct supervision of the Education Advisor in the Cabinet of the Director-General, the incumbent is responsible for providing professional and technical support to the Cabinet’s education-related work. In this context, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following tasks: - Review and analyze requests, incoming and outgoing documents and reports, identifying in these documents critical elements that should be highlighted for the attention of the Education Advisor in the Cabinet of the Director-General; obtaining additional information or clarification when necessary; preparing recommendations for the Advisor’s consideration. - Support the Education Advisor in carrying out research and consultations in preparation of meetings of the Director-General with personalities in domains related to education, and ensure that proper follow-up actions are taken by Programme Sectors and Services. - Support the Education Advisor in reviewing documents and briefing notes on education-related topics, including for submission to UNESCO’s Governing Bodies. - Provide input to the Education Advisor for the Director-General’s public statements and communications on education. - Liaise with the Education Sector to ensure relevant and efficient exchange of information. **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](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the fields of education or social sciences. ***Work Experience*** - A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the fields of international relations and education. - Experience at the international level. - Experience in providing advice to Senior Management. ***Skills/Competencies*** - Sense of diplomacy and integrity. - Good understanding of the United Nations system, international relations and geopolitics. - Capacity to deal with sensitive topics and keep information confidential. - Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. - Capacity to work in, and adapt to, multicultural environments. - Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and French. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Experience in institutional relations and protocol. - Experience in intergovernmental organisations. ***Skills/Competencies*** - Very good knowledge of the work and programmes of UNESCO's Education Sector. - Knowledge of other fields of work of UNESCO (culture, information, sciences). ***Languages*** - Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/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 76 976 US $. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **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.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) 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. **Footer** ---------- *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 ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) 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.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*

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