Junior Consultant CI/DIT

Consultant

Overview

Support the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) projects.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, communication, social sciences or related field with competence to design and develop communication products and multimedia materials.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience at the international level in education in the area of ICT and Education.
• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment and team spirit.
• Knowledge of UNESCO/UN rules and procedure.
• Excellent communication skills, excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data to compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats.
• Excellent coordination and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of one working language of UNESCO (working languages: English and French).
• Very good knowledge of the other working language of UNESCO (working languages: English and French).

Contract

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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 : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 23-08-2021 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, and the Chief of Section for Digital Innovation and Transformation (CI/DIT) and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist responsible for Open Educational Resources (OER) and digital competencies, the Individual consultant shall assist in the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) The incumbent will specifically undertake the following tasks: Backstopping of programme implementation - Support the implementation of OER Dynamic Coalition activities in the area of (i) building capacity of stakeholders to create, access, re-use, adapt and redistribute OER; (ii) developing supportive policy; (iii) encouraging inclusive and equitable quality OER; (iv) nurturing the creation of sustainability models for OER,: Establishing information on international ongoing activities; supporting regional and intra-regional collaboration between stakeholders; Developing information resources to support member states in the implementation of the above four areas; establishing networks for peers working in each of the above four areas and supporting the maintenance of these networks for the sharing of best practices. - Organize at least one online workshops on each of the four areas of action: (i) building capacity of stakeholders to create, access, re-use, adapt and redistribute OER; (ii) developing supportive policy; (iii) encouraging inclusive and equitable quality OER; (iv) nurturing the creation of sustainability models for OER\* - Support the development of the OER Dynamic Coalition Portal, including: Liaison with UNESCO central services and the technical Portal development team; provide content based on UNESCO OER Recommendation resources; ensure the organization of translation needs of this content; ensure the editing of content in English and French. - Prepare news items, reports, synthesis notes, and briefings related to ongoing and future OER Dynamic Coalition projects, activities and events, and other DIT documents; carry out relevant desk research. - Assist in the overall coordination of the OER Dynamic Coalition activities including liaison with stakeholders, inputs to the planning and implementation of OER Dynamic Coalition Roadmap activities, contributing to the implementation of follow up actions. Deliverables and timeline - Monthly progress reports on the progress in delivering the outputs related to the work assignment **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*** - Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, communication, social sciences or related field with competence to design and develop communication products and multimedia materials. ***Work Experience*** - At least 2 years of relevant experience at the international level in education in the area of ICT and Education. - Demonstrated experience in communicating project implementation actions and results in a Multilanguage context. ***Skills/Competencies*** - Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment and team spirit. - Knowledge of UNESCO/UN rules and procedure. - Ability to implement communications and publications strategies. - Advocates effectively. - Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies. - Excellent communication skills, excellent writing skills. - Demonstrated ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data to compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats. - Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing - Excellent coordination and negotiation skills. - Demonstrated ability to use office equipment with computer literacy in graphic design, publication design, multimedia products development, web design, web content, etc. - High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of one working language of UNESCO (working languages: English and French). - Very good knowledge of the other working language of UNESCO (working languages: English and French). **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Proven experience implementing activities related to OER and UNESCO Normative Instruments. - Proven work experience in the establishment and maintenance of electronic collaborative working spaces for the implementation of activities in a multilingual and multicultural environment. - Experience working on activities related to ICT and Education in the UNESCO and /or UN Context. ***Languages*** - Knowledge of Spanish, Russian, Chinese and/or Arabic will be an asset. **APPLICATION PROCEDURE** ------------------------- Interested candidates should complete the on-line application; download 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: - A letter indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment. - A personal CV Part 2: - A competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in USD (or EUR) and expressed on a monthly basis (with maximum amount 2750 EUR per month) Additional Information: - The selected candidate will work remotely. No travel supported. - Contract duration is for a period of 11 months Assessment: - Only applications providing the information requested under 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 applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain 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. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) 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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