National Project Officer (UNPRPD)

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 6ZWSHS0002PA Grade : NO-C Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Harare Job Family: Programme Coordination Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 28-APR-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Initial duration of contract: one year with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funds.*** ***This position is only open to nationals from Zimbabwe.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The incumbent will be the Project Coordinator of three United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) projects being led by UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (*ROSA*), specifically: 1) The Multicountry UNPRPD Project “Ending Stigma and Discrimination, Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Marginalization of Persons with Disabilities in Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe”; 2) the UNPRPD Fourth Round Project in Zimbabwe; and: 3) Strengthening the Inclusion and Coordination of Disability Issues in Eswatini. These three projects seek to advance disability inclusion and combat stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities, with a particular gender focus. Under the direct supervision of the UNESCO ROSA Social and the Human Sciences (SHS) Programme Specialist, and in close collaboration with the UNPRPD Team involved as co-partners in the five countries, the Projects Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation, reporting, and coordination of the three projects above-mentioned, funded by the UN Multi-Partners Fund-in Trust. The Coordinator will work closely with the co-implementing UN agencies, the UNESCO National Offices involved, as well as the Advisory Groups, in order to ensure the quality and relevance of all project documents, decisions, activities, implementation arrangements, and deadlines. More specifically, the National Project Officer will be required to: Long Description ---------------- - Lead the implementation and day-to-day management of the UNPRPD projects in consultation with the SHS Programme Specialist, according to the work plan for each UNPRPD component and according to UNESCO’s rules and regulations. - Ensure that the project and programme outputs are achieved as identified in the proposal and as advised and instructed by the Advisory Group. - Supervise and advise the project assistants involved in the projects in the five countries, and liaise and coordinate with the programme specialists, participating UN agencies implementing the UNPRPD projects. - Advise officers and stakeholders involved in the project implementation on practical methods and approaches to ensure disability inclusion and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and OPDs. - Undertake the appropriate communication and dissemination of information to ensure projects visibility, as well as accountability. - Monitoring and Evaluation: - Monitor effective and timely reporting of the projects, lead the drafting of the periodic narrative reports required by UNPRPD (the donor) and UNESCO. - Strengthen program implementation through evidence generated from monitoring, evaluation. - Planning, budgeting, M&E and reporting. - Representation and partner relations - Maintain regular and good communication with the UNPRPD participating UN agencies, DPOs, the UNPRPD Secretariat, governments, and other partners as required, to ensure due accountability and efficient implementation. - Represent UNESCO in appropriate coordination forums, such as the UN Joint Teams on UNPRPD and interagency meetings. - Develop and maintain partner relations with the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, the National Commission for UNESCO, national bodies and development partners, including civil society organizations. - Ensure that disability work is aligned with and contribute to the UNCT’s Joint Programmes through UNESCO’s contribution and reporting to the UNCTs in the five countries. - Engage with local organisations, including the civil society at large and the OPDs specifically. - Resource mobilization - Actively participate in resource mobilization efforts, including the development of project proposals from UNESCO, with UN partners, OPDs and other stakeholders, based on the results achieved so far on disability inclusion, and on the situational analysis conducted on persons with disabilities in the region. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** - Holder of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (development, human rights, social sciences, etc.). **Work Experience** - A minimum of four (4) years of experience working in the field of development, social inclusion of the most vulnerable, disability rights, gender mainstreaming and/or related field. - Excellent knowledge of the UNPRPD and United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). - Working experience of project management and research. - Experience in resource mobilization. **Skills/competencies** - In-depth knowledge of national frameworks for addressing social inclusion and disability issues - Demonstrated knowledge and experience in analysing and interpreting related quantitative and qualitative information, accessing databases, presenting data, writing reports. - Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment, as a result-oriented team player, with good interpersonal skills - Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports - High level written and oral communications skills **Languages** - Excellent level (written/spoken/comprehension) of English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Work Experience** - Experience within the United Nations (UN) system. **Skills/competencies** - Literacy in computing, information management, website and social media. - Good oral presentation skills. **Languages** - Good level (written/spoken/comprehension) in Shona or Ndebele. - Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian 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. 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.*