Advisor for Education 22430
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Post Number:CAB 027
Grade:P3
Parent Sector:Office of the DirectorGeneral (CAB)
Duty Station:Paris
Job Family:Education
Type of contract:Fixed Term
Duration of contract:2 years renewable
Recruitment open to:Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time):16MAY2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Staff the incumbent contributes with an appropriate degree of autonomy to Cabinet activities and the of its mandate. He/she will be responsible for liaison between the Cabinet and the Education Sector providing guidance and reviewing content while keeping the DirectorGeneral and Chief of Staff closely informed and ensuring implementation of their decisions.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Providing strategic decisionmaking support analysis advice to the DirectorGeneralChief of Staff and Senior Leadership on programme strategies and on matters related to the Education (ED) Sector through recommendations on actions to be taken for final decision.
- Contributing to the formulation of UNESCOs education strategy; Monitoring issues pertaining to ED initiatives in dialogue and close liaison with the Assistant DirectorGeneral for Education.
- Preparing official missions producing and providing analysis briefing notes and inputs to briefings and information documents related to bilateral meetings and to education events involving the participation of the DirectorGeneral and/or Chief of Staff accompanying them to these engagements when required and ensuring appropriate followup action. Analyzing opportunities for additional bilateral meetings and highlevel participation in relevant events and make recommendations accordingly.
- Supporting the Crisis Task Force in analyzing and reviewing UNESCOs educationrelated work in conflictaffected contexts.
- Reviewing documents submitted by the ED Sector to the Governing Bodies to Member States; and also providing analysis and critiques on draft publications reports correspondence public statements press releases talking points and other external communication materials related to the DirectorGenerals and UNESCOs engagements submitted by the ED Sector to ensure maximum visibility and adherence to UNESCOs mandate and priorities.
- Ensuring overall coordinationand internal communication by reviewing UNESCOs communications DirectorGenerals speeches public statements and interviews related to ED.
- Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of international relations or educational policies or a related area.
Work Experience
- A minimum of four 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field of educational policies of which preferably two 2 years acquired at international level.
- Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy multilateral cooperation and development.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Capacity to build maintain and enhance effective working relations with national/local authorities cultural institutions and relevant intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations.
- Excellent analytical written and oral communication skills in particular the ability to collect synthesize and analyse information from various sources and on this basis draft briefings and recommend the courseof action in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and a multicultural environment.
- Excellent diplomacy and advocacy skills.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English or French and good working knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of management.
Work Experience
- Professional experience in international organizationsand/or in the UN System.
- Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations on key global trends in education fields or communicative responses of the Organization.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of UNESCOs programmes and priorities.
- Knowledge of UNESCOs activities in the field of education.
- Familiarity with the work of international organizations and/or the UN System.
Languages
- Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic Chinese Russian and/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 98 367 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 a competencybased 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 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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
