CONSULTANT (CI/FEJ)

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Communication and Information Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 03-MAR-2022 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 Communication and Information, the authority of the Director of the Division for Partnerships and Operational Programme Monitoring, and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists and the relevant Programme Specialist(s) in charge, the Consultant will work towards the achievement of UNESCO’s objective to address challenges and opportunities of freedom of expression, particularly safety of journalists and the issue of impunity, along the 41 C/5 Programme and Budget, related Expected Results and Performance Indicators. In particular, the Consultant shall: 1. Assist with the coordination of the project of training security forces on freedom of expression and safety of journalists, notably by contributing to the development and dissemination of a global massive open online course for security forces, liaising with relevant partners to implement the training workshops at national and regional level, establishing and adapting the budget, assisting in the evaluation of the courses (quantitative and qualitative), drafting progress and final reports for donors of the project, arranging travel, accommodation and logistics (if permitted by the sanitary situation), and assisting in ensuring visibility of the project through drafting press releases and disseminating these materials amongst partners; 2. Contribute to the dissemination and visibility of relevant training materials for security forces, including outreach strategies towards police training institutes, and assisting in the development of issue briefs and their dissemination; 3. Contribute to the coordination of the project of training the judiciary and prosecutors on freedom of expression and safety of journalists, by liaising with relevant partners including networks of law enforcement and prosecutorial services, assisting in the development of a module training for prosecutors, in particular on cooperation with law enforcement officers; 4. Assist in coordinating the visibility of the activities of the Section, including by updating the website on training security forces and the judiciary on freedom of expression and safety of journalists, preparing news items and contributing to the global communication strategy of the Section; 5. Other duties: undertake other specific duties as instructed by the Chief of Section or the Supervisor, including preparing weekly briefings on world trends in freedom of expression, drafting news items, reports, presentations, background papers, and speeches. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (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 international relations, political sciences, social sciences including history and law, or other relevant fields. ***Work Experience*** - At least 2 years relevant work experience in the areas of human rights and/or freedom of expression; - Proven experience in drafting and editing (e.g. reports, articles, publications, speeches, briefings etc. ). - Experience in project management and implementation. ***Skills/Competencies*** - Excellent writing and editing skills (reports, articles, speeches, briefings, etc.). - Excellent analytical, organizational and planning skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and ability to exchange information on complex issues. - Excellent understanding of UNESCO’s work to promote freedom of expression and the safety of journalists. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex and multicultural environment. - Ability to work under pressure and to organize and coordinate multiple tasks. - Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Office software such as World and Excel. - Discretion and maturity of judgment. ***Languages*** - Fluency in written and oral English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Experience with UNESCO and/or the United Nations System and understanding of their functioning and procedures would be an asset. - Experience on projects related to security forces on freedom of expression and safety of journalists’ issues would be an asset. **APPLICATION PROCESS/PROCEDURE** --------------------------------- Interested candidates should complete the on-line application and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information: Part 1: Technical Proposal - An up-to-date curriculum vitae; - A statement indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment (500 words max); - An indication of the approach to adopt to carry out the assignments, including any inputs that may be required from UNESCO. Part 2: Financial Proposal - A competitive fee for the overall cost of the assignment, which should be quoted in EUR and expressed on a monthly basis (with maximum amount of 2,950 EUR per month). **Additional Information:** - Consultancy contract duration is for 11 months. - Estimated contract dates from March 2022 to February 2023. **Assessment** - Only applications providing the information requested in the application procedure will be considered. - Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. **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.