Consultant for Media and Literacy

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : \[\[Field Office\]\] Duty Station: \[\[Bangkok\]\] Classification of duty station: \[\[Regional\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[1 month\]\] Job Family: \[\[Program Coordinator\]\] Type of contract : \[\[Non - Staff\]\] Duration of contract : \[\[7 - 11 months\]\] Recruitment open to : \[\[External Candidate\]\] Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : \[\[05-JAN-2024\]\] UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- UNESCO is the only UN agency with a mandate to promote ‘the free flow of ideas by word and image’ and ‘to maintain, increase and diffuse knowledge’. In line with this mandate, UNESCO promotes freedom of expression, the safety of journalists, and free, independent and pluralistic media. UNESCO strives to create inclusive societies where information is shared transparently and accessed freely. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ---------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok (hereinafter called UNESCO Bangkok), and the direct supervision of the CI Regional Adviser for Communication and Information, the Individual Specialist shall undertake the following assignments: 1\. Support the planning, implementation and reporting of projects under the UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme in Asia and the Pacific: a. Co-manage the Japanese Funds-ln-Trust project "Consolidating the Gains in Policy Development and Capacity Building for the Preservation and Accessibility of Documentary Heritage”, including the strategy planning and overall coordination of activities and personnel, budget monitoring and project reporting. b. Contribute to programme drafting, agenda planning, multi-stakeholder consultations and logistical coordination for the organization of the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) tentatively scheduled in May 2024. c. Assist the project manager in the activity planning and implementation of the Korean Funds-ln-Trust project “Supporting the Post-Disaster Recovery of the Bagan Archaeological Area and Monuments through the Preservation and Digitization of the Bagan Photographic Archive”. d. Contribute to programme drafting, agenda planning, multi-stakeholder consultations and logistical coordination for the MoW consultation meetings and capacity-building activities, including one joint Thailand-Laos activity. - e. Develop presentation and provide consultation, and whenever necessary, further conduct and promote gender mainstreaming studies in the MoW Programme. f. Assist in the initiation and launching of other new MoW projects planned by CI Bangkok for the biennium 2024-2025. g. Mobilize and consult the MoW institutions, working groups and experts including MOWCAP, National MoW Committees, UNESCO field offices, memory institutions from Southeast Asia, JFIT-MEXT toolkit expert group, etc., for the above projects and activities. 2\. Facilitate the implementation of UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) projects in 2024: a. Kickstart the 2024 project application process for the Mekong region via UNESCO Bangkok platform. b. Coordinate the establishment of a regional proposal jury committee. c. Provide consultation on fund allocation, project implementation and reporting, to CI’s Programme Assistant and the Project Officer on freedom of expression and safety of journalists. - 3\. Serve as the focal point for Thailand in the UNESCO-CODEMAO Asian-African Youth Coding Initiative, coordinating and implementing activities in accordance with the Headquarters directive for Phase II. 4\. Develop or contribute inputs to CI's workplans and periodic reports for regular programming and the mentioned projects, sharing updates with Headquarters, donors, Member States, and other stakeholders for the biennium 2024-2025. 5\. Assist in planning and developing publications, toolkits and other communication materials for the above projects and activities in close coordination with the Public Information and Outreach Unit. 6\. Undertake mission as necessary and approved by the Supervisor. 7\. Undertake other tasks related to the above projects as and when assigned by the supervisor and the Director. In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the Individual Specialist is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. Deliverables ------------- **Deliverables** 1. Monthly report detailing activities undertaken for each month period. 2. Ready-to-submit narrative reports of the IPDC projects completed in 2023 in the template provided by the IPDC Secretariat by 16 February 2024. 3. Open call for 2024 IPDC proposals, list of members of the regional proposal jury committee and final selected proposals by 16 March 2024. 4. Report on the KFIT project “Supporting the Post-Disaster Recovery of the Bagan Archaeological Area and Monuments through the Preservation and Digitization of the Bagan Photographic Archive” by 16 May 2024. 5. Report on the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific by 16 June 2024. 6. Biennial budget and results report for the JFIT-MEXT project "Consolidating the Gains in Policy Development and Capacity Building for the Preservation and Accessibility of Documentary Heritage" by 16 July 2024. 7. Report on the Thailand-Laos capacity-building workshop on MoW by 16 September 2024. 8. Progress report on the gender mainstreaming studies in the MoW Programme by 16 November 2024. 9. Final implementation report on the assigned projects and activities to be contributed to CI’s annual reports to Headquarters, donors, Member States, and other stakeholders by 16 December 2024. Time frame and Payment schedule ------------------------------- **Timeframe** 17th January – 16th December 2024 **Payment Schedule** Upon submission of relevant materials, deliverables and reports, not later than the end of the month. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (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** An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent and above) in the field of communication arts, development studies, humanities, social sciences or related areas. **Professional Work experience:** Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the field of media and literacy, of which at least two years were acquired at the regional/international level. **Skills and Competencies:** 1\. Knowledge of Asia-Pacific heritage archives and media and literacy issues Proven conceptual and analytical skills 2\. Effective planning and organizing ability 3\. Capacity to follow up and coordinate independently with minimal supervision Proven ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and multicultural team environment Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills 4\. Proven capacity to build and maintain effective partnerships inside and outside the organization Ability to work under pressure. **Languages:** Excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of other UNESCO official languages is an asset. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in ‘Employment History Form / My Documents’. Before uploading the document, at the end of the word document, please insert the extra pages with the following required information: 1\. an up-to-date curriculum vitae; 2\. a statement indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment; 3\. an indication of the approach you would adopt to carry out the assignment, including any inputs that may be required from UNESCO; (maximum 2, A4 pages); 4\. the overall cost of the assignment, expressed as propose fee in total and a monthly rate. The complete application shall be submitted on or before 15 October 2023, Midnight Bangkok time. Note: Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process. Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in system, please inform us at [email protected] **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.