Project Assistant – Natural Sciences

PROJECT ASSISTANT – NATURAL SCIENCE SECTOR

UNESCO is looking for a project assistant for the project “Youth and Innovation for Ocean Initiatives”

Duration: 1 year

Salary: US$ 11,792/annum (gross)

Deadline: 8 March 2022

A. Background

The UNESCO Natural Sciences Program in Viet Nam provides supports in the freshwater, marine, ecological, earth and basic sciences, while at the same time promoting science, innovation and technology and capacity-building in the sciences and engineering. Particularly, focus of UNESCO’s natural sciences program in Viet Nam will endeavor to strengthen the roles and potentials of the UNESCO designated biosphere reserves and other UNESCO-affiliated sites, along with their associated networks, supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk management, green and blue economies and as sites for collaboration with other international innovative environmental initiatives.Starting in early 2020, UNESCO Vietnam have been implementing the project “Youth and Innovation for Ocean Initiatives” (or Mobilizing youth for Zero Waste in UNESCO's designated sites in Vietnam), in partnership with The Coca Cola Foundation (TCCF). The project aims to support UNESCO World Man and Biosphere Reserves and coastal communities in Viet Nam to combat plastic waste by empowering youth and young professionals to put forward innovative and practical solutions in the areas of collecting, sorting, treating, recycling and reusing – all fostering sustainable and green growth in the country. The project reflects UNESCO’s commitment to support Viet Nam to maintain a healthy and sustainable ocean environment, contributing to both the National Strategy on Sustainable Marine Economy until 2030, vision 2045, and the National Action Plan for Management of Marine Plastic Litter by 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environment, natural resources management, public administration, business, management, finance and/or other relevant fields

Work experiences

At least 4 years of relevant work experiences in programme support, financial, and/or administrative service acquired at national level, and/or in natural resources/environment related programmes and projects.

Languages

Excellence both in English and Vietnamese

Skills/competences

Excellent ICT skills including proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and related programmes)
Demonstrated satisfactory in working with spreadsheet, excel sheet.
Good coordination and filling skills;
Strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills;
Highly organized and self-motivated;

Work experiences

Experience working in natural resources/environment related projects and initiatives, including related and not limited to waste management, environment pollution, ocean/marine protection, natural resources management.
Good knowledge of the major development issues with regards to environment, plastic issues, pollution and conservation in Viet Nam;
Experience of operational projects implementation.
Prior UN experiences or experiences in international organizations, INGOs is a plus.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

The position is for Vietnamese nationality only and will work on fulltime basis at UNESCO Country Office in Hanoi. The position will possibly extend upon fund availably and performance.
Renumeration: US$ 11,792/annum, included social and medical benefit.
UNESCO's salaries are paid in local currency (VND)

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

UNESCO is a non-smoking organization.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
A written test may be used in the evaluation of the candidates.

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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