Programme Specialist (Social and Human Sciences) 1

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 145,916 USD and 188,128 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : SHS 303 Grade : P-4 Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Social and Human Sciences Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 14-JAN-2021 RE-ADVERTISED (Deadline extended due to IT maintenance) UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***(Candidates who applied during the first advertisement continue to be considered and do not need to apply again).*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences Sector (ADG/SHS), guidance from the Director for Policies and Programmes and Director for Partnerships and Outreach and direct supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the development and delivery of a wide spectrum of programme and project management initiatives from funding proposals to design to reporting. He/she advises, manages and reports on regular and extra-budgetary programme design, guidelines, resources and progress. He/she advocates organizational involvement and participation in mainstream social and human sciences activities and initiatives. The incumbent works within the frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium Term Strategy (C/4s), the approved Programme and Budget (C/5) and global development plans such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In particular, the incumbent will: Long Description ---------------- - Contribute to and participate in the strategic planning of the activities of the Bioethics and Ethics of Science programme, which embraces the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and gender equality issues. Manage the secretariats of the statutory advisory bodies related to the Programme and the secretariat of the UN Interagency Committee on Bioethics (UNIACB), including participating in the design of strategies for implementing common thematic areas of work. - Coordinate Programme and project rollout and monitoring as reflected in work plans. Develop projects, Programme and funding proposals, oversee agreements and contracts as well as define UNESCO’s involvement and mobilize relevant resources. - Initiate policy development and creation, in accordance with priority areas. Advocate for and lead inter-sectoral and divisional collaboration as well as quality assurance exercises. - Develop strategic partnerships and mobilize extra-budgetary resources, including coordination of donors. Promote and strengthen partnerships and networking, as well as research and capacity-building. - Provide support to field offices in institutional capacity building activities, as well as technical advice and backstopping in the area of Bioethics and Ethics of Science to UNESCO’s field offices. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (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*** - Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Bioethics, ethics of science and technology or in the field of social and human sciences, political science, international relations or a related discipline. ***WORK EXPERIENCE*** - Minimum 7 years of progressive relevant professional experience in the area of social and human sciences; - Experience at the national and/or international level in the field of bioethics and ethics of science and technology; - Experience in designing, implementing, and coordinating strategies and activities related to capacity-building in the area of bioethics and ethics of science and technology. Long Description ---------------- ***SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES*** - Good analytical, organizational and project management skills; - Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills; - Proven ability in programme management, including the monitoring and reporting of programme activities and related financial and substantive aspects; - Capacity to build and maintain effective working relations with national/local authorities, relevant institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, including through networking; - Ability to participate effectively in high-level negotiations with internal and external partners; - Excellent knowledge of fund-raising and other resource mobilization mechanisms; - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present findings and recommendations on issues clearly and concisely; - Ability to manage and motivate staff and teams and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment. ***LANGUAGES*** - Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***WORK EXPERIENCE*** - Demonstrated experience in international cooperation programmes. - Experience with structures, methods and procedures of UNESCO’s governing bodies. ***SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES*** - Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations System; - Ability to contribute to secretariats of programme committees, including designing and implementing working methods, managing budgets and administrative procedures, or providing advice on statutory questions and strategic approaches for the committee’s work and deliberations, as well as facilitating the coordination and collaboration among the chairs of the three committees. ***LANGUAGES*** • Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/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 more information in benefits and entitlements, please consult [ICSC website](https://icsc.un.org/) and [UNESCO's career website](https://unesco.jobs2web.com/). **ASSESSMENT** -------------- Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment UNESCO is committed to promoting geographical distribution ([last update](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as nationals from non- and under-represented Member States. Persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.