Consultant for Project “Social Media 4 Peace
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-JAN-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The Communication and Information Sector’s mission is to promote freedom of expression, media development and media literate societies, and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage. (The role of this vacant position does not include responsibility for UNESCO’s wider external communications, which is managed by the Division for Communications and Public Engagement.)
The project “Social Media 4 Peace”, funded by the European Union, aims to strengthen resilience of fragile societies to potential harmful content spread online, in particular hate speech inciting to violence while enhancing freedom of expression and the promotion of peace through digital technologies, notably social media. The project is implemented in four pilot countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Indonesia, and Kenya.
Long Description
Work assignment:
Under the overall authority of the Head of Unit a.i. for Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies (CI/FMD/MIL), the Individual Specialist shall provide his/her expertise to ensure the efficient and qualitative implementation of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) component of the project “Social Media 4 peace” as specified here below.
- Support in the implementation of the project Media and Information Literacy activities at global level. Prepare strategies for the development and piloting of global resources and tools for countering harmful content and promoting online peacebuilding;
- Liaise regularly with UNESCO implementing Field Offices, implementing partners, and monitor the delivery and quality of the activities carried out, notably in relation to MIL. Participate in project meetings and draft minutes, presentations, background documents, and any other project related documents;
- Support the Head of Unit a.i. CI/FMD/MIL in preparing the extension of the project and the next phase of the project;
- Compile inputs for the narrative report of the project to the donor in coordination with the Project coordinator and project national officers in the pilot countries;
- Support the sharing of project results during global conferences, such as Global MIL Week, by drafting concept notes and programmes. Assist the organisation of events and gatherings under the project, including its participation in international celebrations;
- Prepare visibility content in consultation with CI/EO’s Communication Officer, such as web news articles, publications, leaflets and any other resources;
- Support the launching of the external evaluation under the project;
- Support the Head of Unit for Media and Information Literacy and Digital competencies in any other tasks that may be needed for the project.
Deliverables:
- Monthly, progress reports on project implementation;
- Monthly, draft reports to Donor;
- Monthly, visibility reports.
Long Description
Long Description
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in journalism, political sciences, management, or in related fields of social and human sciences.
Work Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in project planning, coordination, and management, acquired at the regional or international level.
Skills/Competencies
- Advanced knowledge on Media and Information Literacy and Freedom of Expression and the curbing of potential harmful content (disinformation, hate speech).
- Strong analytical and drafting skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and ability to exchange, develop and summarize concise information on complex issues.
- Ability to collect, consolidate, synthesize and analyze information from various sources.
- Knowledge of UNESCO’s work and mandate.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multicultural environment with external and internal partners.
- Excellent organization and planning skills, including the ability to organize own work priorities and deadlines. Discretion and maturity of judgement.
- Solid computer skills including advanced knowledge of office software such as Word and Excel.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
- Experience with UNESCO and/or the United Nations system and demonstrated understanding of their functioning and procedures.
Languages
- Knowledge of another UNESCO official language (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and/or Russian).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates should complete the on-line application, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:
Part 1: Technical Proposal
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- a statement indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment.
- an indication of the approach (methodology, detailed workplan) he/she would adopt to carry out the assignment, including any inputs that may be required from UNESCO.
- List of relevant publications, if any. Provide link or URL to view online.
Part 2: Financial Proposal
- A competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in EUR (or USD) and expressed on a monthly basis (with maximum of 3000EUR per month) – the overall cost of the assignment, expressed as an overall lump-sum.
Additional Information:
- The selected candidate will work remotely. No travel will be supported.
- This Consultant Contract is for a period of 10 months.
- Estimated contract dates from 1 February to 29 November 2024.
Applications submitted without Technical and Financial proposal will not be considered.
Evaluation of qualified applicants include a competency-based interview.
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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