Deputy Director-General
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OVERVIEW
Post Number:CAB 006
Grade:DDG
Parent Sector:Office of the Director-General (CAB)
Duty Station:Paris
Job Family: Administration
Type of contract:Fixed Term
Duration of contract:2 years renewable
Recruitment open to:Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time):20-DEC-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
UNESCO plays a unique and vital role in building the foundations of lasting peace promoting equitable and sustainable development and advancing international cooperation in education the sciences culture communication and a world undergoing profound transformation UNESCOs leadership helps Member States address complex social economic technological and environmental challenges while upholding dialogue and mutual understanding.
Within this framework and under the authority of the Director-General the Deputy Director-General provides strategic direction leadership and oversight to ensure the effective management coherence and impact of UNESCOs worldwide operations and programmes including sound budget management organizational efficiency and resource mobilization.
Long Description
The incumbent supports the Director-General in advancing UNESCOs strategic objectives and in promoting innovation modernization and organizational excellence. Acting under the authority and guidance of the Director-General the Deputy Director-General contributes to:
- Ensuring that UNESCO strategic priorities are translated into coherent programmes and tangible results across the Organization and its networks.
- Supporting organizational performance and accountability and fostering a culture of collaboration transparency and continuous improvement across the Organization.
- Providing under the authority of the Director-General strategic oversight and guidance in coordination with the Assistant Director-General for Administration and Management and the Bureau of Strategic Planning to ensure sound financial governance effective budget planning transparent resource use alignment of financial planning and partnerships with programmatic priorities and effective leveraging of voluntary contributions.
- Promoting simplification modernization digital transformation and coherent IT governance across headquarters and field offices under the Director-Generals direction to enhance efficiency reduce duplication and improve programme and corporate services.
- Supporting the Director-General in ensuring staff performance accountability career development and well-being and helping improve workflow effectiveness and reduce bureaucracy.
- Providing strategic guidance and oversight for UNESCOs fundraising campaigns and partnerships with Member States multilateral donors the private sector and civil society.
- Supporting efforts to strengthen the public visibility of UNESCO.
- Representing the Director-General in meetings missions inter-agency fora and strategic dialogues with Member States partners and stakeholders and chairing meetings and task forces when delegated.
- Carrying out high-priority initiatives and any additional responsibilities entrusted by the Director-General including acting on behalf of the Director-General during his absence.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in a relevant field such as business or public administration management finance economics international relations or other UNESCO related areas.
Work Experience
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in senior leadership strategic management business administration and policy development with a significant portion at managerial/financial senior executive level within a government multilateral international organization or large multinational private sector entity.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large diverse teams and managing organizational transformation including change management strategic planning and the development of partnerships.
- Proven track record in fundraising and resource mobilization including engaging with governments multilateral donors foundations and private sector stakeholders to secure and leverage financial support for organizational priorities.
- Substantial experience representing an organization or government and engaging effectively with high-level government or international officials.
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
- Deep knowledge of and commitment to UNESCOs mandate vision strategic directions and priorities.
- Proven ability to provide visionary leadership inspire trust and drive organizational performance in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Expertise in developing vision strategies and innovative approaches to strengthen administration and support services including finance partnerships outreach and resource mobilization.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking sound judgment and capacity for innovation in complex political social and institutional environments.
- Ability to build sustain and leverage strategic partnerships with Member States international organizations civil society the private sector and academia to advance UNESCOs mission.
- Excellent communication negotiation and representational skills.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing large diverse teams.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- A Ph.D. level degree in discipline related to the post.
Work Experience
- Awareness and knowledge of UNESCOs strategic objectives and of wider processes within the United Nations system.
Languages
- Working knowledge of the second language (English or French).
- Knowledge of other official languages 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 US $268761.
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 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 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
Key Skills
- ICT
- Information Technology
- Access
- Delivery
- E Learning
- Legal Operations
About Company
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 20 ... View more
