Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria
Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Post Number:6NGPAX0001RP
Grade:P-5
Parent Sector:Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)
Duty Station:Abuja
Job Family: Field Operations Coordination
Type of contract:Fixed Term
Duration of contract:2 years renewable
Recruitment open to:Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time):25-AUG-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX) and the direct supervision of the Director of the Regional Office for West Africa in Dakar (Senegal) the Head of the UNESCO Office in Abuja will manage in collaboration with the Multisectoral Regional Office for West Africa the multidisciplinary programme of the Office and provide intellectual strategic and operational leadership in planning and implementing activities responding to the priority needs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in all UNESCOs fields of competence (education the sciences culture and communication and information). The incumbent will report to the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa.
This will also include the effective and efficient management of the Offices human resources administration security and operations in line with the Organizations policies and procedures including the application of effective internal controls. The Head of the UNESCO Office in Abuja will advocate and promote UNESCOs work in consultation and cooperation with the Government other UN Agencies Development Banks NGOs Bilateral Organizations.
Moreover the incumbent will participate or ensure the participation of the Office in all meetings and activities of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) inNigeria.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent degree) in a discipline related to UNESCOs mandate public or business administration or international relations or related field.
Work Experience
- At least ten (10) years of progressive professional experience at the appropriate management level within the United Nations system or within other international or national institutions including a wide experience in development issues related to UNESCOs areas of competence in association with national and international organizations.
- Experience in advocacy resources and partnership mobilization.
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
- Commitment to and knowledge of the Organizations mandate vision strategic direction and priorities.
- Institutional leadership capacity high sense of objectivity and professional integrity diplomacy tact and political astuteness.
- Proven skills in administration and the management of financial and human resources.
- Proven leadership and demonstrated managerial skills combined with flexibility.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities including capacity to administer extensive programmes and financial resources as well as to exercise appropriate supervision and control.
- Organizational skills including in establishing plans and priorities and in implementing them effectively as well as in devising implementation plans.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work in multicultural environments while upholding objectivity impartiality and sensitivity to gender equality and diversity issues.
- Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners and demonstrated partnership development and fundraising experience.
- Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff as well as ability to build trust manage lead and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity as well as exercise supervision and control and ensure continuous training and development of staff.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written with a proven ability to represent institutional priorities and engage with a broad spectrum of high-level partners.
- Ability to identify key strategic issues objectives opportunities and risks.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in English and ability to work in French.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Courses/degree in a management-related field.
Work Experience
- Experience in conducting policy dialogue at government and non-government levels or public and private sectors.
- Professional experience in multilateral settings with good knowledge of international cooperation and promotion of development agendas.
Skills & Competencies
- Good geopolitical knowledge of the region as well as understanding of current international affairs particularly in relation to the African Unions Agenda 2063.
- Good knowledge of the United Nations system.
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 157 996 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
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 theUNESCO 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 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 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) 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 non-smoking Organization.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
