Associate Programme Specialist Communication and Information

il y a 3 semaines


Paris, Île-de-France United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Temps plein


Job Description

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Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (ADG/CI), guidance from the Director for the Division of Freedom of Expression, Media Development and Media and Information Literacy, and the direct supervision of the Head of the Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies Unit (CI/FMD/MIL), the incumbent is responsible for providing professional and technical support, research and analysis to the CI/FMD/MIL Unit, cross-sectional and intersectoral work, as well as supporting media and information literacy and digital competencies activities and initiatives. S/he will provide technical and administrative support in relation to international normative instruments and statutory processes as relevant.

In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Programme and Project Support

  • Contribute technical inputs for the administration and implementation of programmes and projects with specific focus on MIL.
  • Carry out thematic and situational analysis, including analysis and evaluation of project and programme implementation and delivery.
  • Assist in drafting project documents and reports and draft proposals setting out plans for implementation of programme/project development as well as comments on project progress.
  • Identify opportunities or areas for increased inter-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Provide substantive, logistical and administrative support to projects, consultations, meetings, events and missions.
  • Provide information and technical guidance to Field Offices and project partners on programme priorities, project formulation requirements and other practical information to support the project submission cycle.
  • Monitor and adjust project budget expenditures based on changed work plans.
  • Gather, review and compile contributions for the preparation of statutory reports, documents and processes and keep track of outcomes of international normative instruments and nomination cycles as relevant.

Research and Knowledge Management:

  • Conduct research, compile analysis, data and inputs for publications, documents, projects and policy proposals and recommend elements for inclusion – supporting the development of tools to facilitate the ongoing monitoring of impact of UNESCO MIL work on various stakeholder groups.
  • Ensure knowledge management, websites and information systems are up-to-date and content is coordinated and shared with colleagues to ensure online discussions and information exchange.
  • Analyze MIL best practices and current trends to contribute inputs and recommendations to a variety of proposals and reports.

Partnership:

  • Analyze and support partnerships and synergies through UNESCO MIL networks and related networks around the world to amplify UNESCO's work on MIL and ensure cost efficiency.
  • Contribute to technical content development, and compile background data for potential partnerships and UNESCO presence in strategic MIL related conferences and fora around the world.

Resource Mobilization:

  • Analyze and compile background data for fundraising events and opportunities.
  • Carry out research to support preparation of project proposals on MIL with connection to other thematic areas.
  • Support joint multi-country projects funded for implementation at national level or by Field Offices.

Administrative Support:

  • Support unit and corporate communication by drafting and generating documents and visual, online and written communication and information materials, and prepare briefings.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in journalism, media, communication and information, digital technologies, education, media and information literacy, international development, or another related field.

Work Experience:

  • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the coordination of activities, projects and advocacy in the field of media and information literacy, of which preferably 1 year acquired at the international level.
  • Professional experience in results-based project management.
  • Experience in organizing international conferences or events.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to transform dense technical and programmatic information into engaging content that is accessible to the general public and a wide array of partners and stakeholders.
  • Diplomacy and advocacy skills, in particular the ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources and convey messages.
  • Good knowledge of communication strategies and techniques.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills, following a results-based approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to process and share knowledge on sensitive and complex issues.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
  • Strong capacity for, and appreciation of, teamwork.
  • Flexibility to adjust work schedules and manage competing priorities, organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet established deadlines.
  • Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Languages:

  • Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.

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