Head of Unit

il y a 3 semaines

Paris, France UNESCO Temps plein

OVERVIEW

**Post Number**: ADM 034

**Grade**: P-4

**Parent Sector**: Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)

**Duty Station**: Paris

**Job Family**: Administration

**Type of contract**: Fixed Term

**Duration of contract**: 2 years, renewable

**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 30-APR-2023

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall responsibility of the Assistant Director General for Administration and Management (ADG/ADM) and the direct supervision of the Executive Officer of the Sector for Administration and Management, the incumbent is responsible for the overall organization of the Unit and its operations, and more specifically the organization and implementation of a house-wide Risk Management Policy, the organization of the work of the secretariat of the Contracts Committee and the monitoring of the Administrative Manual.

**More particularly the incumbent will**:
Contribute to organizing and strengthening the UNESCO Risk Management Policy, within the overall framework of the Organizational Resilience Management System (ORMS).
Coordinate and implement a UNESCO wide plan to integrate the different elements of a Risk based compliance and monitoring framework.
Ensure guidance and capacity building, global and specific policy drafting, coordination and analysis of specific or global, institutional and specific risk registers, training and technical assistance.
Contribute to strengthening the internal control framework of the Organization through policy development, guidance and training.
Organize the work of the Contracts Committee secretariat. The incumbent will elaborate policies and guidelines enabling an optimal functioning of the Contracts Committee. He/she will coordinate the daily operations of the secretariat, review and update procedures.
Monitor the UNESCO Administrative Manual and insure that the Administrative Manual is updated to reflect valid and accurate policies, using up-to-date tools and technologies making it available and user-friendly for all UNESCO users.

Long Description Long Description 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) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced University degree in management, business administration, finance or closely related field(s).

Work Experience

Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in implementing risk management and internal control frameworks at increasing levels of seniority of which preferably 3 should be an international level.
Experience in advising on implementing policies and procedures to deliver a range of complex services in national and/or international public or corporate organizations.
Experience in leading and managing teams in a multicultural environment.

Long Description
Skills/Competencies

Good knowledge of UNESCO policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
Ability to define work goals and attain them.
Strong analytical skills with capacity to innovate/create.
Excellent drafting and oral communication skills, with the ability to facilitate workshops, in English or French.
Strong inter-personal skills and ability to, motivate teams.
Demonstrated behavioral flexibility to adapt to various circumstances.
Client oriented with ability to identify client needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
Excellent IT skills.

Languages

Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and working knowledge of the other.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Professional certification in Risk Management.

Skills/Competencies

Excellent ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations.
Knowledge of work routines and methods at UNESCO Headquarters and in Field Offices.

Languages

Knowledge of any other official language would be an asset.

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 103.152 US $.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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