10 oct
UNESCO
Santiago
Programme Specialist (Social and Human Sciences)
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 04-NOV-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information. This position is located in UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS), which focuses on enhancing efforts against violence, racism, and discrimination, combatting gender stereotypes, promoting intercultural dialogue,
and supporting youth, women, and people with disabilities.
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General, Social and Human Sciences (ADG/SHS) and the direct supervision of the Director of Santiago Regional Office, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing projects and project proposals, providing advice, research and knowledge management expertise, partnership development, and contributing to resource mobilization to the Field Office and Social and Human Sciences Sector work.
In this context, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
1. Programme and Project work: Analyze, evaluate and contribute to the development, planning and implementation of the Field Office's SHS strategy. Identify and develop collaborative project proposals based on needs as well as SHS Sector programmes.
2. Advice and Knowledge Management: Conduct research and analytical work to prepare substantive inputs for policy development.
Provide information and technical advice to UNESCO Field Offices and colleagues in the region.
3. Networking and Partnership: Contribute to UNESCO's involvement in UN project management systems, plan and implement outreach strategies aimed at programme promotion.
4. Administrative support: Prepare and follow up on submissions and coordinate regional donor meetings. Provide financial backstopping for assigned projects.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
- Communication
- Accountability
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
- Planning and organizing
- Results focus
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social and human sciences, law, philosophy, or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in international relations and social and human sciences.
- Experience working in the implementation of national and/or sub-regional projects in the area of social and human sciences.
- Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and Good knowledge of Spanish.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in UNESCO’s Programmes and/or normative tools in the field of social and human sciences.
- Experience with the United Nations System and multilateral settings.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan, etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 86,627 US $.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. 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 applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
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▶️ Programme Specialist (Social and Human Sciences)
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