Assistant Project Officer

Only candidates who have the right to work in France can apply to this position.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists and of the relevant Programme Specialist, the Service Contract (SC) holder will work towards achievement of UNESCO's objective to address challenges and opportunities of freedom of expression, particularly the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity, in line with the 40 C/5 Major Programme V's Main Line of Action I, Expected Result 1. In particular, the SC holder shall:

Contribute to the global project of training judges and judiciary members (lawyers, prosecutors) on freedom of expression and safety of journalists international and regional standards, including in emergencies, by organizing webinars, liaising with relevant partners, and contributing to the development of a global toolkit and Massive Open Online Course for the judiciary on Legal Standards on Freedom of Expression;
Contribute to the preparation and organization international conferences for World Press Freedom Day (3 May) and the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against journalists (2 November), including by preparing and developing the event, liaising with organizing partners and relevant networks of media and judicial actors, developing the global communication campaign, and producing relevant outcome document;
For the above activities, conduct research, support the compilation of references of judicial decisions to be added in a databank, and contact judicial networks from various regions to engage them in the global project of training judges and judiciary members, as well as develop Memoranda of Understanding with networks of judicial actors and international courts to strengthen cooperation on international standards on freedom of expression and safety of journalists;
Organize and contribute to awareness raising and capacity development activities for the judiciary and law enforcement globally, and contribute to relevant training materials;
Support the Section in the drafting and editing of information material, website articles, concept notes, speeches, correspondence, briefings, project proposals, policy guidelines, agreements and other documents related to the implementation of the Projects and in the areas relating to freedom of expression and safety of journalists.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)

Communication (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in political sciences, social sciences including history and law, or other relevant fields.

Experience

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in international development, communication and/or information;
Relevant work experience in the areas of freedom of expression and safety of journalists;
Experience in project implementation;
Proven experience in drafting and editing (e.g reports, articles, publications, speeches, briefings etc.).

Competencies and skills

Excellent analytical, technical assessment, and writing skills;
Excellent understanding of UNESCO’s work to promote the safety of journalists and ending impunity;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to exchange information on complex issues;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex and multicultural environment;
Excellent organization and planning skills, including the ability to organize own work priorities and deadlines;
Discretion and maturity of judgement are required;
Ability to work under pressure and to organize and coordinate multiple tasks;
Solid computer skills including advanced knowledge of office software such as Word and Excel.

Language skills

Fluency in both written and oral English and French.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Experience with UNESCO and/or the United Nations system and understanding of their functioning and procedures would be an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, and or if the button is not visible, look for, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages to include the following required information:

A letter indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment (500 words max)
CV

Additional Information

Service contract duration is for 8 months, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Only candidates who have the right to work in France can apply to this position.

ASSESSMENT

Only applications providing the information requested under the Application Procedure section will be considered.
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and 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. Deadline for Application:23-JUL-2020 More Information and Application details

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