Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (C
Duty Station: New Delhi
Classification of duty station: [[filter12]]
Standard Duration of Assignement : [[filter13]]
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Service Contract
Level : 2
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : External and Internal Candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Tim: 22 October 2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO New Delhi Regional Office, and direct supervision of the Advisor for Communication and Information (CSector, the incumbent will support the programme management of the Sector’s overall operation and activities and undertake communication tasks and responsibilities as follows:
Coordination for the CI Sector:
Communications and Event Management
Finance and Procurement Accountabilities:
Travel Management:
Vendor and Contract Management:
Education
A minimum of high school degree.
Work Experience
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of communication, information sciences, media management, international relations or closely related disciplines at the national or subregional level.
Experience working in the implementation of national and/or subregional projects in the area of communication and information.
Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization, and establishing and maintaining relations with donors.
Experience using webbased information management systems.
Languages
Excellent knowledge (written and spokeof English.
Skills/Competencies
Proven organizational and coordination skills, ability to take initiative, establish priorities, monitor own work plans and report on actions and projects.
Strong project management skills; ability to deal efficiently with partner at different levels.
Ability to participate effectively in negotiations.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural team environment.
Capacity to adapt and adjust work schedules and perform diligently under pressure.
Excellent knowledge management with an understanding of emerging communication and information technologies and their potential uses.
Education
A minimum of bachelor’s degree/specialized training/certification in communication, information, media, international relations or related field is desirable and will be an added advantage.
Work Experience
Experience in UNESCO programmes and/or normative tools in the field of Communication and Information.
Experience with the United Nations System, multilateral settings/cooperation and development.
Experience with interagency mechanisms of the United Nations System.
Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ER.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of other UN official languages including French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese.
Skills/Competencies
Good knowledge of UNESCO work and familiarity with Communication and Information activities.
Knowledge of the geopolitical context of the region.