Programme Specialist

il y a 2 semaines

Paris, France UNESCO Temps plein

OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: SC 472

**Grade**: P-3

**Parent Sector**: Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

**Duty Station**: Paris

**Job Family**: Natural Sciences

**Type of contract**: Fixed Term

**Duration of contract**: 2 years

**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 05-APR-2024

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

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences’ Sector (ADG/SC), guidance from the Director of the Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences (SC/EES) and Secretary of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme, and direct supervision from the Chief of Section on MAB Networking: Biosphere Reserves and Capacity Building (SC/EES/NBC), the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the development, funding and delivery of initiatives, projects and programmes in relation to research, capacity building, education, networking, policy advice and public outreach in the field of ecological sciences under the MAB programme.

H/she will support the implementation of the MAB strategy and action plan, prepare documentation, plan, and organize the work of MAB's governing bodies. He/she will implement outreach, tracking and reporting work on behalf of the Secretariat of the MAB programme and its geographical and thematic networks. Additionally, he/she will advise and report on regular and extra-budgetary programme design, guidelines, resources, and progress, and ensure the implementation of work plans and the achievement of related outcomes described in UNESCO’s medium-term strategy and in the MAB implementation strategy.

**More specifically, the incumbent will**:
Contribute to the design, development, implementation and monitoring of programmes and project activities in line with the MAB strategy and World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) action plan, focusing on priority areas related to biodiversity issues and sustainable management of socio-ecological systems.
Support the Organization and production of documentation for statutory meetings; provide guidance to the process of new biosphere reserve nominations and ensure their monitoring with respect to the periodic review process.
Coordinate and implement activities within the framework of MAB networking and capacity building in close partnership with UNESCO field offices especially those covering her/his regional responsibilities.
Assist Member States, MAB National Committees and stakeholders in the implementation of the MAB programme’s priorities outlined in the MAB strategy and action plan; contribute to the maintenance and development of MAB databases by ensuring regular gathering of updated information of the thematic and regional networks.
Support inter-regional and international activities and exchange of best practices within the MAB programme and its WNBR to build capacity of Member States especially in the region and thematic areas under her/his responsibilities.
Contribute to the coordination and production of high-quality data, tools, and methodologies to support the implementation of the MAB programme and sustainable management of biosphere reserves; support the publication and dissemination of guidelines and other policy and capacity development materials, documents, and technical products to enhance knowledge sharing within the MAB networks.
Contribute to the fundraising efforts of the Division, engaging proactively in the drafting and presentation of new proposals for extra-budgetary funding as well as in the management of extra-budgetary projects.

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

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the relevant field of ecological and/or environmental sciences or a related field within the natural sciences.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 4 (four) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental sciences research and education, of which preferably 2 (two) years acquired at international level.
Proven capacity to organize and carry out research and training courses at international level and in project formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
Demonstrated professional experience in proposal writing, resource mobilisation and partnership building.
Experience in establishing and maintaining professional scientific networks.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Good conceptual, analytical, organizational and project management skills.
Ability to carry out quality research and produce papers related to the ecological sciences and related fields such as climate science.
Excellent drafting skills with ability to produce high quality reports and papers on scientific, technical, and strategic is

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