Programme Specialist

hace 2 semanas

San José, San José, Costa Rica UNESCO A tiempo completo

OVERVIEW

Post Number: 3CRCLT0001RP

Grade:
P-3

Parent Sector:
Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station:
San Jose

Job Family:
Culture

Type of contract:
Fixed Term

Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 12-JUN-2023

UNESCO Core Values:
Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT) and the direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office in San José, the incumbent ensures the design, implementation and monitoring of the activities carried out under Major Programme IV - Culture in the countries covered by the Office (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama) in the context of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and within its efforts to build partnerships and ensure resource mobilization.

The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring UNESCO's contribution to the 'Delivering as One' exercise in the field of culture in the countries covered by the Office within the framework of the priorities to the inter-agency work defined for the Office, while positioning UNESCO in the United Nations relevant frameworks.


The incumbent will also contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects as well as resource mobilization activities undertaken by the Office in the framework of UNESCO's global priorities (Africa and Gender Equality), and transversal thematic areas, such as Culture and Education, Culture and Climate Change, Indigenous Peoples, as well as for its priority groups (Small Island Developing States - SIDS, and Youth).


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) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education


Advanced University degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of culture, social sciences, political science, international law, humanities, or a related discipline.

Work Experience


Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of culture or a related field, of which preferably two (2) years acquired at the international level.

Proven experience in designing and implementing programmes/projects in the field of culture or related fields.

Skills/Competencies

Excellent project management skills.


Excellent capacity to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and to draft documents in a clear and concise manner.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work in a team in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Capacity to build and maintain effective working relations with national/local authorities, cultural institutions and relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.


Excellent organizational and coordination skills required to manage a heavy workload and to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.

Good IT skills, including knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Languages

Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or Spanish and a good knowledge of the other.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education


Advanced University degree (PhD) in the field of culture, social sciences, political science, international law, humanities, or a related discipline.

Work Experience

Relevant professional experience in the United Nations System or other international organization(s).

Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.

Skills/Competencies

Knowledge of UNESCO's standard setting instruments in the field of culture.

Good knowledge of resource mobilization mechanisms, with proven ability to mobilize resources and build partnerships.

Languages

Good knowledge of French.

Knowledge of another/other UNESCO official language(s) (Arabic, Chinese, Russian).

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 US $.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

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