Chief Crisis Response Section 22234
Chief Crisis Response Section 22234
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Post Number:PAX 340
Grade:P5
Parent Sector:Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)
Duty Station:Paris
Job Family:Programme Coordination
Type of contract:Fixed Term
Duration of contract:2 years renewable
Recruitment open to:Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time):07APR2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the authority of the Assistant DirectorGeneral for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX) the Chief of the Crisis Response Section will be responsible for defining coordinating and driving priority emergency interventions responsive programming designing policies and strategies; providing technical backstopping and expertise leading staff in the achievement of the Sections priorities; locating and engaging resources; maintaining and pursuing partnerships; and identifying and promoting crossdivisional work assigned to the Section.
Long Description
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Provide intellectual and strategic guidance in order to: alert identify develop coordinate drive and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive and multisectoral crisis response programmes.
- Deliver visible and high quality crisisresponsive programmes as necessary; Direct the conceptualisation implementation and monitoring of crisis response programmes; Set up and coordinating crosssectoral task force advocacy policy and capacity development tools; Assess and report on their outcomes and effectiveness; Ensure the continuous optimization of resources; Ensure that UNESCOs work is designed and implemented in a coherent and integrated manner.
- Coordinate assessments of existing crisis programmes and ensure integrated and relevant reporting to the donors and the governing bodies in close consultation with Field Offices and central services.
- Ensure proactive participation and coherent positioning of UNESCO in UNled crisis response mechanisms.
- Facilitate dialogue across networks and areas of expertise and keep abreast of emerging trends and risks application of best practices; Establish collaborative and influential partnerships enhancing UNESCOs standing and influence in the Field.
- Support UNESCOs engagement as part joint UN programmes bilateral and multilateral partners the private sector and international institutions.
- Provide support and lead as Focal Point in developing transversal and intersectoral fund mobilisation projects and activities in priority interventions areas depending on crisis category and national context; Support UNESCOs engagement as part joint UN programmes bilateral and multilateral partners the private sector and international institutions.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of international relations political sciences law social sciences or in other related areas.
Work Experience
- At least (ten) 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of international cooperation and international relationsor related fields of which preferably five 5 years acquired at international level notably in relation with the United Nations systemwide cooperation in crisis preparedness and response contexts.
- Experience in United Nations integrated action in the fields of humanitarian response human rights peacebuilding and /or disaster risk management or related fields.
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
- Commitment and knowledge of the Organizations mandate vision strategic direction and priorities.
- Knowledge of UNESCOs Crisis Response mechanisms and funding instruments and strategic priorities and governance.
- Sense of objectivity and professional integrity tact and discretion.
- Strong diplomatic skills and a sense of strategic negotiation.
- Strong problemsolving organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage and supervise a team of professional members to work within tight deadlines with multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail and highquality work.
- Proven capacity to react swiftly / effectively to emergencies situations and sound judgement and decisionmaking skills.
- Excellent capacity to collect synthesize and analyse information from various sources and to writedocuments in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with excellent drafting skills and proven ability to advocate and negotiate with colleagues staff and stakeholders at all levels within and outside the Organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
- Good IT skills including good knowledge of standards office software.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Courses/training or diploma in the field of international development and international humanitarian cooperation.
Work Experience
- Experience in the preparation of factual and substantive briefing notes and official correspondence.
- Experience in managing funds including budget planning financial oversight and reporting to donors.
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
- Geopolitical knowledge knowledge and understanding of current international affairs and of the United Nations interagency coordination mechanisms platforms and working methods.
Languages
- Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic Chinese Russian or Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCOs 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.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 144 897 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements please consult ourGuide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply please visit the UNESCO Careers website. 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 an interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference email 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.
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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 zerotolerance 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 underrepresented Member States last update here 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.
Please note that UNESCO is a nonsmoking Organization.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
