Project Officer
UNESCO
OVERVIEWParent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)Duty Station: ParisJob Family: Natural SciencesType of contract : Non Staff (Service Contract)Level : Level 4Recruitment open to : External candidatesApplication Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 16 Sep 2024Duration of contract : 1 year (renewable for a second year, pending satisfactory performance and funds availability)UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismOVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTBackgroundWithin the framework of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) IX Phase and in line with the activities of the Section on Capacity Development and Water Family Coordination (SC/HYD/CDW), the Division of Water Sciences (SC/HYD) of UNESCO is jointly co-coordinating the United Nations Water (UN-Water) SDG 6 Capacity Development Initiative (CDI) with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).Within this context, UNESCO is hiring a Project Officer who will support SC/HYD/CDW and the Division of Water Sciences with the planning, organization, execution and reporting of a series of activities related to CDI including, but not limited to, the identification of the pilot countries for CDI, stakeholder’s identifications, workshop organizations, gaps assessment, capacity development plan and key performance indicator (KPIs) design and implementation, as well as high level follow up and evaluation.Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division Water Sciences (HYD), direct supervision of the Chief of Section on Capacity Development and Water Family Coordination (CDW), the Project Officer will carry out the following duties:Tasks and deliverablesTasks and deliverables:
Possible additional elements:
During the assignment period, the Project Officer/Manager shall work full-time at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)Planning and organizing (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Communication (C)Teamwork (C)Innovation (C)Results focus (C)For detailed information, please consult the .REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation
Work Experience
Skills/Competencies
Language
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSWork Experience
Language
ASSESSMENTAn assessment exercise may be used in the evaluation of candidatesBENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS(Only candidates’ resident in France with a valid work permit, or nationals from the European Union, may apply for this post)The remuneration paid to the service contract (SC) holder is not exempt from any income taxes which may be levied by the French tax authorities. The SC Holder is affiliated to the French social security scheme (Régime général de la sécurité sociale et des prestations familiales). Consequently, the employees’ social contributions to this scheme will be deducted from the gross remuneration paid by the Organization. UNESCO is not subject to the French unemployment scheme (UNEDIC – Pôle Emploi) and complementary retirement schemes (Retraite complémentaire Agirc/Arrco).Please note that UNESCO is a no-smoking Organization.SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the No modifications can be made to the application submitted.The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.FooterUNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:28:07 GMT
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