Consultant (Women for Bees community manager)

JOB DETAILS

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level : Level 2 - Middle

Hiring Unit :Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station : Paris

Work location : On site

Duration of contract : 2 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC2 Time) : 22/04/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism

OVERVIEW

TheWomen for Bees initiative empowers women beekeepers globally through training networking and research. Training has been conducted with participants from Bulgaria Cambodia China France India Peru the Russian Federation Rwanda and Slovenia.

We are seeking a dynamic community building consultant to organize federative activities that will build a vibrant and sustainable network of women beekeepers. This role involves fostering exchanges of knowledge and expertise in beekeeping ensuring project ownership among participants and enhancing long-term engagement.

The consultant will work under the overall authority of the Director of the Division for Ecological and Earth Sciences (SC/EES) and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section in charge of the MAB Research and Policy: Ecology and Biodiversity programme (SC/EES/ESP).

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ASSIGNMENTS

Key responsibilities

1. Organize key events and support national and regional community meetings:

• Plan and manage thematic sessions including potentially beekeeping masterclass sessions.
• Support beekeepers from biosphere reserves worldwide to attend local and regional events.
• Contribute to the coordination and facilitation of in-person national and regional alumni meetings in collaboration with relevant UNESCO field offices.

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2. Sustain the community engagement:

• Develop sustainable beekeeping guidelines in biosphere reserves to guide practice under the project including propositions of business development for individuals and cooperatives.
• Maintain the community vibrancy through regular networking activities check-ins group discussions and thematic forums (e.g. meliponiculture).
• Enable one-on-one exchanges between members on specific topics of interest.
• Collaborate with other beekeeping networks including if relevant contributing to World Bee Day 2026.

1. Enhance communication outputs:
2. • Improve communication tools and materials to support community activities including using digital assets.

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CONTRACT DURATION

2 months

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DELIVERABLES

• Deliverable 1. Prepare the final version of a 5-year Women for Bees publication focused on sustainable beekeeping principles and projects good practices.
• Deliverable 2. Design a master class series aiming at training context-specific peer educators for the Women for Bees initiative and facilitate a first online session.

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COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• A university degree (Masters or equivalent) in social sciences communications international development environmental studies or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of experience in community building network facilitation or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with international organizations NGOs or community-based projects preferably in environmental conservation or sustainable development.
• Background in beekeeping is required.
• Proven track record of organizing events facilitating discussions and managing online communities.

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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
Strong writing communication and presentation skills.
Familiarity with digital communication tools including social media and online collaboration platforms.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of French will be an asset.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should click on Apply Now and download and complete theEmployment History form (Word document)inEmployment History Form / My Documents. Before uploading the documentat the end of the Word document please insert the extra pages with the following required informationone combined file:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV):An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae(CV)(maximum 2 pages) stating details of educational qualifications work experience including prior experience of similar
2. a statement indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment;
3. Technical proposal: Short Approach and Methodology to the consultancy (maximum 3 pages) identifying the specific components of the TOR and how the intended objectives and/or deliverables shall be addresseddetailing progress and timeline..
4. Financial proposalin US dollars or Euroswith a budget breakdown.

Application should be done through Success Factor case you are unable to attach the required documents in the system you may send an email to quoting the reference (23681) in the subject line of your e-mail.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information by the above deadline.

To apply please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments interviews with a Panel as well as reference addition candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the positions qualifications.

Please note that all candidates whether selected or not will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel 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.
• lndividuals 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.
• The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.