Project assistant

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This is a SC-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Service Board / Service Contract. It is normally only for nationals. More about SC-3 contracts.

**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Paris Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Administration Type of contract : Non Staff Level : Level 3 Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 12/03/2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- ***Only candidates who are entitled to work in France may apply to this position*** ***Initial duration of contract: 9 months with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** The work of the Section of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is organized around the three major pillars: - Leading and coordinating the global agenda: to influence global processes related to major sustainability challenges on the role of education as a solution (e.g. climate crisis, biodiversity loss and growing socio-economic inequalities, etc.) and consolidate the partnerships with key education and sustainable development stakeholders. - Providing guidance, standards, and technical support: to develop institutional capacity at the country level. - Monitoring & evaluation: to develop evidence informed advocacy, policy and practice. Long Description ---------------- The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division for Peace and Sustainable Development and direct supervision of the Chief of the Section of Education for Sustainable Development, to support administrative, coordination and communication tasks related to the management of the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and the implementation of the ESD for 2030 framework. In particular: 1. Provide administrative support to manage the 2023 version of the UNESCO-Japan Prize on ESD, including the international jury meeting in June and the award ceremony in November 2023. The tasks include: prepare and process contracts of consultants and service providers, organizing travels, and other related tasks. 2. Support the production of communication materials on the ESD Prize in coordination with concerned in-house services. 3. Provide administrative support for the projects and activities organized by the ESD Section including all aspects of logistic arrangements and follow up: prepare participants list and travel, process requests for translation and coordinate the delivery of interpretation services, print and dispatch information documents (for statutory meetings), complete forms and process requests for reservation of room, webcasting, recording, transcription of debates. 4. Provide organisational support to the online webinars/workshops organized by the Section in cooperation with concerned in-house services. Long Description ---------------- Long Description ---------------- **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*** - Completed secondary, technical or vocational education. ***Work Experience*** - At least two years of relevant professional experience in administrative support - Experience in organizing the logistic and administrative aspects of events (preparing contracts, communication with participants, flight booking, coordinating with service providers.) **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Skills/Competencies*** - Excellent organizational skills - Excellent communication skills (oral and writing) - Good inter-personal skills and ability to work with diverse and multicultural stakeholders - Good IT skills, including proved knowledge of the online meeting tools, word processing and data base management - Good knowledge of budget monitoring ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Experience in using UNESCO DUO applications or equivalent systems (e.g. Contract, Travel, etc.) - Knowledge of another UNESCO language, particularly Spanish would be an asset. **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.*