Chief of Section (Arab States and Asia & the Pacific) (22397)
Chief of Section (Arab States and Asia & the Pacific) (22397)
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Post Number:PAX 004
Grade:P5
Parent Sector:Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)
Duty Station:Paris
Job Family:External Relations
Type of contract:Fixed Term
Duration of contract:2 years renewable
Recruitment open to:Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time):23MAY2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the authority of theAssistant DirectorGeneral for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX) and the direct supervision of the Director of External Relations Division (DIR/PAX/DRX) the Chief of Section for the Arab States region and the Asia and the Pacific region will act as coordinator responsible for defining and conceptualizing in cooperation with senior management an overall vision to strengthen cooperation with Member States in the Arab States region as well as the Asia and the Pacific region.
Long Description
The incumbent will play a strategic role as coordinator of both teams Arab States and Asia and the Pacific by undertaking the following duties :
- Provide overall supervision guidance and monitoring of the performance of the concerned regional desks in charge of relations with Member States of the ArabStates region as well as the Asia and the Pacific region.
- Supervise the preparation of briefing notes talking points and other written material for the DirectorGeneraland provide continuous guidance and advice to Senior Management.
- Manage and coordinate relations with concerned Member States and Regional Organizations ensuring strategic and political support as well as providing highlevel briefing and guidance to Senior Management for their audience with Member States Heads of States and Government and other Senior officials.
- Define and ensure implementation of an overall strategy and vision to strengthen cooperation with Member States in the ArabStates region as well as the Asia and the Pacific region.
- Develop and maintain relations with Senior Government officials and other relevant counterparts and interlocutors and advise them on issues and policies of mutual concern.
- Lead direct and manage a work team; plan and allocate work assignment coach mentor and evaluate staff; participate in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programmes.
- Plan coordinate and manage programmes projects and activities requiring mission and/or interagency involvement and participation and offers political guidance and advice.
- Represent the Division of External Relations the Sector PAX and the Organization at round tables seminars and conferences.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of international relations political sciences social sciences or in other related areas.
Work Experience
- At least ten (10) years of progressively relevant professional experience at the appropriate management levelin the field of external relations diplomacy or related fields of which preferably five (5) years acquired at international level within the UN system other international national or private sector institutions.
- Extensive experience in diplomatic work or development issues related to UNESCOs areas of competence including building and maintaining strategic relations with international organizations regional organizations.
- Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy multilateral cooperation and developmentand management.
- Experience in advocacy partnership creation notably at the international level.
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
- Commitment to and knowledge of the Organizations mandate vision strategic direction and priorities.
- Knowledge of UNESCOs programmes and policies and of international development policies and institutions.
- Leadership capacity high sense of objectivity and professional integrity diplomacy tact and political astuteness.
- Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities including capacity to administer extensive programmes and financial resources.
- Ability to identify key strategic issues objectives opportunities and risks.
- Sound judgment and decisionmaking skills.
- Proven skills in administration and management of financial and human resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills with strong representational abilities.
- Strong diplomatic skills and a sense of strategic negotiation.
- 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.
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills including in providing strategic advice to senior management in establishing plans and priorities and in implementing them effectively as well as in devising implementation plans.
- Ability to manage and supervise a team of professional membersand to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment as well as to work within tight deadlines with multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail and highquality work.
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 a field related to the post.
Work Experience
- Experience in conducting dialogue with representatives of Member States.
- Seniorlevel assignments at the international level and/or within the United Nations system.
- Professional experience gained in multicultural working environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or theUnited Nations System.
- Broad general culture and geopolitical knowledge of the Arab States region and Asia and the Pacific region as well as understanding of current international affairs.
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 151 700 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
Intern
