Consultant OER
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector:Communication and Information Sector (CI)
Duty Station:Paris
Job Family:Communication and Information
Type of contract:Non Staff
Duration of contract:From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to:External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time):26-JUN-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The Communication and Information Sectors mission is to promote freedom of expression media development and media literate societies and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage. (The role of this position does not include responsibility for UNESCOs wider external communications which is managed by the Division for Communications and Public Engagement).
In line with UNESCOs Major Programme V (Communication and Information) the Individual Consultant shall provide assistance on projects related to the Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion Section in the Communication and Information Sectors work on Open Educational Resources (OER).
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information the Director of the Division for Digital Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation (CI/DPT) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist responsible for OER and Digital Inclusion:
Long Description
1. Support UNESCOs capacity-building and policy initiatives for the implementation of the 2019 Recommendation on OER
a) Developing at least 3 briefings on key action areas identified by the 1st Consultation on the 2019 Recommendation and the 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress: Produce concept notes liaise with speakers and UNESCO relevant services produce inputs for webinar moderation and oversee the implementation of the activity and follow actions (e.g. news on the outcomes and reporting on the impact of the event); liaise with speakers and UNESCO relevant services produce inputs for webinar moderation and oversee the implementation of and follow actions (news on the outcomes and reporting on the impact of the event).
b) Ensure support for the implementation of the Dubai Declaration in at least 2 regions in collaboration with UNESCO Field Offices: Liaison with Field Units identification and implementation of links to inter-regional activities; liaison with inter-regional speakers; substantive inputs for concept notes and agenda points; and oversee the implementation of follow up actions (news and the outcomes and reporting on the impact of the event at international level).
2. Support the strengthening of international collaboration through the IGF/UNESCO OER Dynamic Coalition
a) Leading the organization of at least 1 expert meetings on the priority areas identified by the 1st Consultation on the 2019 Recommendation on OER.
b) Managing UNESCO representation in IGF meetings related to the UNESCO OER Dynamic Coalition.
c) Leading the organization of the 2025 OER DC Advisory Group Annual Meeting.
d) Developing at least 3 online collaborative activities based on key action areas identified by the 1st Consultation on the 2019 Recommendation and the 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress on the UNESCO OER Dynamic Coalition Portal.
3. Support overall programme implementation
a) Undertake other specific duties as instructed by the Supervisor on UNESCOs OER and Digital Inclusion activities including drafting and editing of information material concept notes speeches correspondence briefings project proposals policy guidelines agreements and other documents related to the implementation of the projects and in the areas relating to OER.
b) Ensuring visibility of activities through drafting articles newsletters supporting the development of awareness-raising campaigns.
Deliverables and timeline
Monthly progress reports on the progress in delivering the outputs related to the work assignment.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education communication social sciences or a related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience at the international level in education and/or communication and information and/or a related field.
- Experience in communicating project implementation actions and results in a multi-lingual context.
Skills/Competencies
Excellent communication skills excellent writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data to compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats.
Ability to implement communications and publications strategies.
Advocates effectively.
Excellent coordination and negotiation skills.
Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies.
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing.
Demonstrated ability to use office equipment with computer literacy in graphic design publication design multimedia products development web design web content etc.
Knowledge of UNESCO/UN rules and procedure.
High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment and team spirit.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and very good knowldge of French.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
Experience implementing activities related to OER and UNESCO Normative Instruments.
Work experience in the establishment and maintenance of electronic collaborative working spaces for the implementation of activities in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Experience working on activities related to technologies and learning in the UNESCO and /or UN Context.
Experience working in UNESCO Field Units.
Languages
Knowledge of Arabic Chinese Russian and/or Spanish will be an asset.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should complete the on-line application and complete the Employment History form (Word file).
At the end of the Word file insert extra pages with the following required information.
Part 1: Technical Proposal:
A letter indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment.
A personal CV
List of relevant publications if any. Provide link or URL to view online.
Part 2: Financial Proposal:
A competitive fee for the overall cost of the assignment which should be quoted in USD (or EUR) and expressed on a monthly basis (with maximum amount 4500 EUR monthly).
Additional Information:
The selected candidate will work remotely.
Contract duration is for a period of 11 months.
Estimated contract start date 30 June 2025
ASSESSMENT
Only applications providing the information requested under application procedure will be considered.
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. 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.
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UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full Time
