Associate Project Officer
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Post Number : SC PA 052
Grade : P-2
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 27-FEB-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division of Science Policy and Basic Sciences (SC/PBS), and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section of Basic Sciences, Research, Innovation and Engineering (SC/PBS/RIE), the Associate Project Officer will support the implementation of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences.
S/He shall perform the following assistance and managerial services as follows:
Long Description
- Establishment of the Prize’s workplan and roadmap for each edition.
- Monitoring of the application and evaluation process by checking, analyzing and synthesizing all the received online applications as well as providing helpdesk to facilitate the candidates’ application process.
- Organization of the jury meeting, including preparation all working documents and communication with the jury for the shortlisted entries.
- Assistance in the organization of award ceremony including overall correspondence (e.g. memos, invitations, brochures, programme, speeches, story web and visual materials, award certificates), as well as travel and logistical arrangements for jury members and laureates, and contracts for services with suppliers.
- Coordination of all aspects related the award ceremony with UNESCO Headquarters’ technical and central services.
- Support to the Natural Sciences Sector Communication Officer by drafting and proposing a communication strategy for the Prize to promote its outreach, including the preparation of a wide range of communication materials such as leaflets, news articles, social media messages, press releases and website cards, videos, kakemonos, banners, posters, etc.
- Assistance in the budget management, monitoring, and contribution to the preparation of the final report to the donor on the undertaken activities.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in the relevant field of Basic Sciences or in a related natural sciences discipline and/or Project Management, and/or Administration.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in project management, event coordination, or administration, of which preferably 1 (one) year acquired at international level.
- Relevant work experience in organizing international prizes.
Skills and competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan; ability to work under tight deadlines as well as flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
- Ability to interact efficiently with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within and outside the Organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
- Competencies in organization and coordination, communication and attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including knowledge of standard office software.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
- Experience acquired in the United Nations System or in similar international organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and setting up scientific meetings and multi-stakeholders’ workshops.
Skills and competencies
- Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations System.
- Knowledge of United Nations work in the field of natural sciences and/or related fields.
Languages
- Knowledge of another official UNESCO language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
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 78 135 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. 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.
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