Associate Project Officer (Publications and Communications)

Overview

Coordinate teacher development programs and publications

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in international development, public administration, business administration, social sciences, education, education planning, communication/information management or other related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience as a project or programme coordinator and/or in a similar position in international education development, educational communication, teacher professional development, or education policy.
• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
• Ability to develop rigorous approaches in terms of operational planning.
• Strong analytical skills, result-oriented approach, and ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks.

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 : TA 034 Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Education Type of contract : Temporary Appointment Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 12-MAY-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***The assignment is for a period of 11 months and may be extended in 6 or 11 month increments, depending on need and subject to funding and satisfactory performance.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The Section of Teacher Development (ED/PLS/TED) promotes clear understanding of the multiple and interconnected dimensions of teacher issues, as spelt out in the Incheon Declaration, among education stakeholders at global, regional and national levels through research and knowledge sharing. It provides policy advice and technical backstopping, as well as strengthen national capacities for the elaboration, the implementation and the monitoring of gender-sensitive, evidence-based, comprehensive teacher policies. Under the overall authority of the Director, Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems Division, and the immediate supervision of the Chief of the Section for Teacher Development, the incumbent's major responsibilities include: - Coordinate and oversee the production of high-quality Global Report on Teachers and related knowledge products and communication products; - Work with the senior project team to assign sufficient resources and enable the on-time delivery of report milestones; - Ensure a diligent, high level of quality control is undertaken, in accordance with a designed quality management system; - Ensure that all report deliverables and milestones comply with the requirement of quality management system and associated documentation; - Ensure publication quality of background commissions and prepare them for online publication; - Liaise with production team to coordinate deadlines and accountability; - Ensure publication quality of background commissions and prepare them for online publication; Long Description ---------------- - Liaise with production team to coordinate deadlines and accountability; - Maintain database of background commissions and associated budgeting; - Act as focal point for procurement responsibilities related to the Global Report, including background paper commissions, communications services, etc; - Strive for the continuous improvement of project reporting and associated guidance documents; - Monitor and track key deliverable deadlines and ensure that all iterative report editions are issued on time; - Coordinate review processes with stakeholders and serve as focal point for integrating edits and comments; - Undertake regular liaison between key project stakeholders, including staff and Editorial Board Members, to ensure that key project objectives are met; - Coordinate regional and national Global Report Launch planning with field office network and partners. **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) in international development, public administration, business administration, social sciences, education, education planning, communication/information management or other related field. ***Work Experience*** - Minimum of two years of professional experience as a project or programme coordinator and/or in a similar position in one of the following areas of expertise: international education development, educational communication, teacher professional development, education policy is required - Experience in the development of M&E systems/processes and performance indicators. Long Description ---------------- ***Skills and Competencies*** - Ability to develop rigorous approaches in terms of operational planning - Ability to draft complex concepts (including budgetary and financial information) in a clear and concise way for both internal and external use - Ability to work in a collegial manner and build partnerships both within and externally to UNESCO is desirable. - Strong analytical skills, result-oriented approach, and ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks, and familiarity with the use of results frameworks. - Good knowledge and understanding of the international development agenda, in particular in the field of education. - Proven ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. - Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively deal with high-level researchers and institutions. - Excellent drafting skills and proven experience of producing technical and research reports. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Experience in both working in an international environment and being able to apply management and business principles, to project management and report publishing. - Experience working with authors, researchers, and production vendors. - Experience in a UN agency or similar organizations. - Experience with UNESCO internal processes and procedures. ***Languages*** - Knowledge of other UNESCO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, 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 69,119 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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