Project Officer
il y a 2 semaines
JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
Post Number : ED/PA 231
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 08-JAN-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The ESD for 2030 framework and the Berlin Declaration gave an impetus to the acceleration of ESD in countries reaffirming ESD as key to addressing planetary challenges and developing the necessary capacities for transformation at both individual and system levels. In 2022, at the UN Transforming Education Summit, the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) was launched as a focused chapter of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in response to climate crisis and youth urge. UNESCO, through Section of Education for Sustainable Development (ED/PSD/ESD), hosts the Secretariat of the Partnership which currently counts 81 countries and more than 1100 stakeholders from all regions of the world that are connected through exchange of good practice, lessons learned and solutions. The Partnership aims at co-creating the processes to strengthen Member States' capacities in developing and implementing policies and plans for climate mitigation, adaptation resilience and sustainable development.
Long Description
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director General Education and of Director of Division for Peace and Sustainable Development, and the overall supervision of Chief of Section of Education for Sustainable Development, and the direct supervision of Programme Specialist in charge of climate change education and the Secretariat of the Greening Education Partnership (GEP), the incumbent will contribute to implementing the ESD for 2030 framework through the work focused on climate change education.
Long Description
In particular, she/he will:
- Contribute to coordinating the work related to the Secretariat of the Greening Education Partnership, especially in support for the Advisory Group and the Working Groups, in cooperation with UN entities, Member States, multilateral agencies, civil society organizations and other partners.
- Contribute to coordinating the work of UNESCO within Education Sector and beyond in both HQ and the field related to climate change education.
- Contribute to the development of activities related to the Greening Education Partnership, including organizing activities related to knowledge sharing & learning, collaboration, advocacy and M&E, resource mobilization, drafting reports and other communication material.
- Lead the development and rolling out of a youth-co-created greening curriculum guidance in cooperation with a group of experts, education authorities and stakeholders in the pilot countries and UNESCO field offices.
- Contribute to the country-level implementation of the "Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative" led by Global Partnership for Education, UNESCO and Save the Children, in cooperation with UNESCO field offices and in-country partners.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in education, environment, sustainable development, or related fields.
Work experience
- Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible, relevant work experience in the field of education, sustainable development and/or policy, including in national or local-level project implementation.
- Experience in designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects.
- Experience in outreach activities and partnerships/network building including at international level.
Skills/Competencies
- Familiarity with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and climate change education.
- Statistics knowledge and skills.
- Strong analytical and drafting skills.
- Ability to think critically and innovatively.
- Demonstrated capacity to work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to maintain effective collegial relations in a multi-cultural setting and to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent IT skills to carry out the work.
- Great flexibility working with various stakeholders under different timeframes and with competing priorities.
Languages
- Excellent oral and written English.
- Good knowledge of oral and written French.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work experience
- Direct work experience in/with UNESCO.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO's 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 97, 207 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 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 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 confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
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