Chief of Section

il y a 3 semaines

Paris, France UNESCO Temps plein

OVERVIEW

**Post Number**: PAX 008

**Grade**: P-5

**Parent Sector**: Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)

**Duty Station**: Paris

**Job Family**: External Relations

**Type of contract**: Fixed Term

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

**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 04-JAN-2024

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the authority of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations ( ADG/PAX ) and the direct supervision of the Director for Priority Africa Coordination (DIR/PAX/AFR), the incumbent will coordinate relations with African Member States and Regional Organizations in Africa. The incumbent will closely follow relevant national/regional developments and prepare the necessary briefings (Regional Desk for Africa) and will also ensure coordination and monitoring of UNESCO's Global Priority Africa, including its Operational Strategy, with internal and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to the development of partnerships to support it.
Long Description

**In particular, the incumbent will**:
Provide leadership and backstopping as regards overall relations and cooperation with African Member States and Regional African Organizations, by ensuring strategic and programmatic support, as well as providing high-level briefings and guidance to senior management for their audiences with Member States, Heads of States and Government and other senior officials at UNESCO Headquarters, and during senior management official visits to African countries or participation in high-level events.
Coordinate, monitor and track the implementation of Global Priority Africa and its Operational Strategy for Priority Africa, in order to achieve clear and measurable results, while ensuring cooperation with Member States, Programme Sectors, Central Services, Field Offices and other stakeholders, as well as the preparation of statutory documents on Global Priority Africa, including the mid-term and final evaluations of the Operational Strategy and the follow-up of related recommendations.
Develop and implement strategies to mobilize support by multilateral and regional partners, Member States, funding institutions and other groups, including private sector and civil society, in and outside the Africa region, towards the implementation of Global Priority Africa and its Operational Strategy.
Strengthen in close cooperation with the UNESCO Liaison Office in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and UNESCO Regional Offices in the Africa region, the working relationships with the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities and organizations for regional integration, as well as South-South and triangular cooperation, in view of joint actions in agreed priority areas and joint advocacy towards partners.
Produce regular and timely statutory reports on Global Priority Africa for UNESCO Governing bodies, as well as strategic notes and briefings for Senior management, ensuring efficient follow-up of the Executive Board and the General Conference decisions on Priority Africa, in close coordination with Member States and senior management.

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) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of international relations, political sciences, social sciences, or other related areas.

Work Experience

At least ten (10) years of progressively relevant professional experience, at the appropriate management level, in the field of external relations, diplomacy, or related fields, of which preferably five (5) years acquired at international level, within the UN system, other international, national or private sector institutions.
Extensive experience in diplomatic work or development issues related to UNESCO’s areas of competence, including building and maintaining strategic relations with international organizations, regional organisations.
Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral cooperation and management.
Experience in advocacy, resource mobilization and partnership creation, notably at the international level.
Experience in leading, managing and motivating teams of professionals.

Long Description
Skills & Competencies

Commitment and knowledge of the Organization's mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
Proven capacity to produce high-quality and policy-oriented analytical reports and recommendations in the a

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