Programme Specialist - Paris, France - UNESCO

UNESCO

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Paris, France

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Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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Description

OVERVIEW

Post Number:
IOC 454

Grade:
P-4

Parent Sector:
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

Duty Station:
Paris

Job Family:
Programme Coordination

Type of contract:
Fixed Term

Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 15-MAR-2023

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the authority of the Assistant Director-General of UNESCO and Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (ADG/IOC) and the general supervision of the Head, Tsunami Unit, and in cooperation with the IOC programmes and units concerned, the incumbent will:
Lead, coordinate and organize the activities of the IOC Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Tsunami Warning and Mitigation Systems in the Pacific Ocean (ICG/PTWS) and the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE EWS), including required follow-up on policy development, planning and implementation of related work plan;

Be responsible for and coordinate the follow up of extra budgetary contributions to the Tsunami Unit programme, including the associated research and capacity building projects.

The incumbent shall provide advice on, work closely with IOC Operational Support Unit (IOC/EO/AO), Central Services and Field Offices involved with the administrative follow up of the Tsunami programme activities.

Long Description

In particular, the incumbent will:

Provide leadership, develop, implement, and coordinate, services, scientific and technical support to the IOC ICG/PTWS and ICG/CARIBE EWS, herein included back-up and coordination of their Working Groups and Officers, as well as to other relevant projects and programmes carried out within the ICG/PTWS and ICG/CARIBE EWS framework included but not limited to Tsunami Information Centers (TICs).

Support ADG/IOC and the Head, Tsunami Unit, in the implementation of the Tsunami programme by: (a) monitoring the implementation of workplans and Tsunami Warning Systems (TWSs)-related extrabudgetary projects and advising of status and development; (b) preparing concept papers, aide-memoirs, memoranda and other substantive documents; (c) compiling strategic plans and other documents necessary for the overall implementation of the workplans; d) liaising with Secretaries of relevant regional subsidiary bodies of the Commission on TWS-related matters; (e) reviewing relevant literature and identifying emerging issues.

In the context of the IOC Tsunami programme, ensure competent, coordinated and transparent management of the resources put at the disposal of the Commission by Member States, including coordination of field missions, organization of related training activities, meetings and workshops, including provision of regular substantive implementation status reports both to donors (in cooperation with PSP) and to IOC Governing Bodies and Member States.

Plan and support capacity development in tsunami warning systems and preparedness, as part of the cross-cutting Capacity Development programme of IOC by: (a) coordinating the contribution of Working Groups to develop guidelines and standards and transfer of knowledge through trainings, manuals and guidelines as part of the cross-cutting Capacity Development programme of IOC in close collaboration with other relevant partners and programmes within and outside UNESCO; (b) Coordinate efforts for the reinforcement of capacity in Member States in the establishment of Tsunami Warning Systems as part of the cross-cutting capacity Development programme of IOC, and with national, regional and international organizations and institutions in particular the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the Pacific community and regional Disaster Management and Emergency Agencies such as CDEMA and CEPREDENAC.

Be responsible for generating and monitoring the Tsunami Unit planning instruments based on the RBM concept, including Unit's contribution to the draft IOC Programme and Budget (C5 document) as well as the results-based reporting tools (C3 and EX4 documents), in cooperation with the IOC programmes and units concerned.

In particular, the incumbent will prepare, enter and monitor the relevant input concerning the establishment of Tsunami Warning systems, in particular with regard to the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and Adjacent Regions.

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) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Managing performance (M) Making quality decisions (M) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUAL