Associate Programme Specialist (Social and Human Sciences)

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 93,007 USD and 126,327 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : SHS/PA 039 Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Social and Human Sciences Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 08-FEB-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 Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences (ADG/SHS), guidance from the Director for Social Policies and supervision of the Chief of the Section for Management of Social Transformations and Foresight, the Associate Programme Specialist will contribute to the overall success of UNESCO’s Management of Social Transformation programme (MOST). The Associate Programme Specialist, based at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, works within the frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (C/4), the approved Programme and Budget (C/5), and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The incumbent will play a crucial role in analysing global trends and policies related to social justice, and will provide valuable insights and recommendations to advance the goals of the MOST programme, including its work on social issues, philosophy and the humanities. Concretely, the Associate Programme Specialist shall undertake the following duties and responsibilities: Long Description ---------------- **Programme and Project Support:** - Contribute to the implementation of the MOST Comprehensive Strategy 2022-2029 and its Plan of Action, with particular focus on the humanities workstream and on reduction of inequalities. - Provide support and coordinate the work of the Secretariat of the MOST programme through the monitoring, assessing and updating of its Plan of Action in the assigned areas of work, producing reports, as well as preparing consultations, MOST Intergovernmental Council (IGC) sessions, and MOST Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings. - Establish synergies between MOST’s cooperation with La Caixa Foundation, the Bridges coalition and UNESCO Small Island Developing States (SIDS) priority in view of strengthening the contributions of social and human sciences to the agenda of just climate transition. - Support the coordination of the UNESCO prizes attached to MOST in the area of social and human science research. - Assist with communication and advocacy within MOST Programme at the international, regional and national levels, including the drafting of high-level speeches and talking points. . - **Research and Knowledge Management:** - Support conceptualization and development of high-impact, policy-oriented and multi-disciplinary knowledge products under MOST on the intersectionality of inequalities, including through the dimensions of social, economic, digital, spatial, environmental and knowledge divides. - Contribute to the organization, running and follow-up on knowledge/policy seminars and forums, policy-relevant debates and capacity-building activities benefiting both research and policy actors. - Support the enhancement of integrated social and human science analytical frameworks and innovative methodologies to improve understanding of the complex interaction contributing to different societal trends, pursuing synergies with UNESCO prizes attached to MOST section and their work. - Invest in personal and professional learning with respect to contemporary research in social and human sciences, maintaining personal knowledge and expertise. - Seek, exchange, obtain and clarify input and information from other SHS Sections and from Members States. - Contribute to documenting and maintaining the digital and shared institutional memory of the MOST programme. - Draft technical and policy documents for consideration of the Section for Management of Social Transformation, as well as policy briefs, peer reviewed publications, meeting materials and other communications aimed to technical and non-technical audiences. - Organize the UNESCO activities linked to philosophy and the humanities. **Partnerships:** - Establish and maintain professional contacts with relevant external actors and stakeholders. - Research and identify potential partnerships and fundraising events, dialogues and other opportunities. - Assist in resource mobilization for programmes and projects. - Prepare briefings, statements, presentations, and reports. - Support collaborative activities related to partnerships for colleagues at Headquarters, Field Offices and other Sectors. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (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](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** - Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the social and human sciences or related discipline. **Work Experience** - Minimum two years of progressive relevant professional experience in the area of the social and human sciences, inclusive development, multi-disciplinary research and knowledge production or related field. - Experience liaising and collaborating with stakeholders. **Skills and competencies** - Capacity to build and maintain effective working relations with national/local authorities, relevant institutions, and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, including through networking. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, in particular the ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources and on this basis, draft working and information documents in a clear and concise manner. - Capability to provide quality and timely support and services. - Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural team with sensitivity and respect for diversity. - Good IT skills, including knowledge of standard office software. **Languages** - Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English or French and working knowledge of the other. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Work Experience** - Demonstrated experience in international cooperation programmes. - Work experience on building knowledge-policy nexus, with particular focus on the supporting social sciences, philosophy and humanities’ contributions. - Relevant international experience. **Skills and competencies** - Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations, the United Nations System or multilateral institutions/organization settings. **Languages** - Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (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 78 134 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.