Head of Unit

il y a 3 semaines

Paris, France UNESCO Temps plein

OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: PAX 322
**Grade**: P-4
**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)**: 13-JAN-2025
**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX) and of the Director of External Relations Division (DIR/PAX/DRX), and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section for Relations with Member States (PAX/DRX/RMS), the incumbent will manage UNESCO's Participation Programme (PP). This will include building up a partnership strategy with Member States and partners as well as advocating for UNESCO's Major Programmes and strengthening UNESCO's visibility.
**In particular, the incumbent will perform the following tasks**:
Advise the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), the Director of External Relations Division (DIR/DRX), and the Chief of the Section for Relations with Member States (PAX/DRX/RMS) in the execution of the Participation Programme and in carrying out the decisions of the Director-General and the Governing Bodies on this Programme; Conceptualize an overall strategy to strengthen cooperation with Member States and partners and liaise actively with all concerned stakeholders and notably National Commissions for UNESCO and Permanent Delegations to UNESCO as well as within the Secretariat, Field Offices and official partners.
Organize, plan, coordinate and supervise the work of the Participation Programme Unit (PAX/DRX/PPU) through appropriate policy guidance and advice; Ensure efficient and transparent management of the Participation Programme in strict conformity with the relevant resolutions, decisions, and established rules and regulations.
Prepare the required statutory documents on the Participation Programme implementation for the Governing Bodies in conformity with the resolution on the Participation Programme as well as other correspondence, information notes, briefings on politically sensitive issues and statistical analyses concerning the Participation Programme.
Propose and ensure the implementation of new strategic and practical changes to further strengthen both the evaluation and approval process of the Participation Programme; Manage these processes in close liaison with the PP focal points within the Secretariat and particularly Programme Sectors, central services and Field Offices in order to ensure efficient and successful implementation of the Participationn Programme.
Advocate for UNESCO's Participation Programme projects with key stakeholder groups as to give UNESCO's activities and priorities increased and more positive visibility in Member States; Maintain constructive relations with the civil society representatives and particularly the NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO in facilitating the approval of their requests under the Participation Programme for the benefit of the priority groups of countries as stipulated in the relevant Resolution of the General Conference.
Act as UNESCO's focal point for the Participation Programme in relations with Member States, ensuring the exchange of relevant information and follow-up of programme implementation.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Professionalism (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of public administration, international relations, political sciences, social sciences, or in other related fields.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of coordination, planning, monitoring, diplomacy or international relations, or related field, of which preferably three (3) years acquired at international level.
Experience in development of analytical and strategic documents and advice.
Experience in leading, managing and motivating staff and teams.
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of and commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
Sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and discretion.
Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer extensive programmes and financial resources.
Excellent organizational and coo

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