Associate Programme Coordinator (Culture, knowledge management)

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 93,238 USD and 126,640 USD.

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This is a P-1 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 1 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 72,107 USD and 99,652 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : CLT 301 Grade : P-1 / P-2 Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 24-FEB-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The Executive Office provides strategic advice, quality control and management support to the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT) and ensures the overall coordination of the development, implementation and monitoring of the approved programme and budget of the Culture Sector, as well as the Sector's communication and programme coordination with other Sectors/Entities/Units at UNESCO, with other agencies of the UN System and with external partners. Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Executive Office of the Culture Sector (Chief CLT/EO), the Associate Programme Coordinator supports the Culture Sector's knowledge management efforts, primarily through information gathering, dissemination and analysis functions, as well as review and quality control in line with the prevailing Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and Programme and Budget (C/5) as well as the strategic priorities defined by ADG/CLT. In particular, the incumbent will: Long Description ---------------- - Manage the implementation of the Culture Sector's knowledge management system through the coordination and elaboration of strategic briefing documents (key messages, policy briefs, analytical documents), message delivery of senior management (speeches, articles, etc.), and the official correspondence of UNESCO in the field of culture, in line with the Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and Programme and Budget (C/5). This involves ensuring the entire production process of quality, accurate and timely knowledge products in relevant thematic areas through the use of internal and external knowledge resources; coordinating and ensuring effective quality control on contributions from the relevant entities of the Culture Sector and central services; drafting substantive input; reviewing, editing and/or revising texts and documents, including sector-wide publications, in line with the Organization’s policies and procedures; researching, fact-checking and carrying out data-analysis. Long Description ---------------- - Ensure the development and production of knowledge management products (presentations, concept notes, analytical notes, etc.) in the framework of priority transversal areas, as defined by ADG/CLT, including UNESCO’s Global Priorities and priority groups. Promote awareness on related initiatives and activities as well as the transfer of knowledge and skills through effective coordination. - Identify, assess and recommend ways to create, share and utilize knowledge within the Sector at Headquarters and in the Field to 'institutionalize' knowledge management practices, with the goal of exchanging, organizing and making available quality data, documents and information; identify key knowledge products to be made available to strategic external stakeholders and determine the best way to capture and disseminate this information, which can sometimes be of a sensitive/political nature. - Document key messages, results and lessons learnt from strategic reviews, reports and research directly linked to the Culture Sector’s priority areas as well as good practices in other organizations emanating from generated evidence research, studies and surveys, in view of supporting the sustainability of the Sector’s knowledge management system. Ensure that this knowledge is stored, disseminated, used for institutional learning, shared and implemented across the Sector, meeting the quality standards of the Organization. **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 (Masters or equivalent) required in culture, social sciences, humanities, political science, international relations, law, public administration or related discipline. ***Work Experience*** - A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of culture, of which preferably one (1) year acquired at international level. - Experience in drafting and reviewing strategic documents, such as policy briefs, analytical notes, publications, speeches and articles for senior officials. - Experience in synthesizing documents, drawing key messages and drafting concise notes in urgent situations. Long Description ---------------- ***Skills & Competencies*** - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources; high level of drafting skills to produce working and information documents in a clear and concise manner. - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to take initiative and to manage competing priorities, organize and prioritize workloads and to meet established and short deadlines, with a strong capacity for accuracy, close attention to detail and quality of work. - Demonstrated ability to address complex issues, which can be of a sensitive nature. - Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken) or French and good knowledge of the other language. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Relevant professional experience in the United Nations System or other international development organization(s). - Professional experience in drafting and reviewing official correspondence. ***Skills & Competencies*** - Good knowledge of the UNESCO Culture Conventions, Recommendations, and programmes in the field of culture. - Good knowledge of UNESCO’s rules, regulations and procedures. - Proven ability to maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment. ***Languages*** - Knowledge of another/other official UNESCO language(s) (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. 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 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”.*