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OVERVIEW

Post Number : CI 063

Grade : P-5

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station : Paris

Job Family : Programme Coordination

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 25-JUL-2025

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.)

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (ADG / CI), the supervision of the Director of the Division for Digital Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation (CI / DPT), the incumbent, as Chief of Section, acts as a thematic programme leader for Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion and is responsible and accountable for defining, in conjunction with senior management, Section priorities and translating those into programmatic strategies, initiatives and activities that advance the Sector's and Organization's objectives and reputation. The incumbent leads the staff of the Section in the achievement of priorities via a coordinated service platform, actively mobilizes resources and exercises sound human and financial asset management, formulates original policy, and works across Sections and Field Offices, as well as Sectors as relevant, to promote and deliver Section goals.

In particular, the incumbent will :

Vision :

• Provide thematic programme leadership and authoritative advice and guidance on Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion within and across Sections, and in liaison with Field Offices, in order to conceptualize, develop and deliver a comprehensive and coordinated platform, including the design of relevant strategies, policies, objectives and deliverables.
• Define priorities and formulate appropriate responses, actions and initiatives related to Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion.

Programme Design, Implementation and Management :

Long Description

Resource Mobilization :

Policy Development, Representation and Capacity Building :

Administrative Management and Staff Development :

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)

Accountability (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

Professionalism (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

Work Experience

Skills & Competencies

Languages

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

Skills & Competencies

Languages

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 158 808 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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