Project Assistant - Paris, France - UNESCO

UNESCO

Entreprise vérifiée

Paris, France

il y a 3 semaines

Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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Description

OVERVIEW

Post Number:
SC/PA 047

Grade:
G-5

Parent Sector:
Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station:
Paris

Job Family:
Natural Sciences

Type of contract:
Project Appointment

Duration of contract: 1 year

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 28-APR-2023

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division Water Sciences (DIR/SC/HYD), of the Chief of the Section on Groundwater Sustainability and Water Cooperation (GSW) and of the Chief Section Hydrological systems and climate change adaptation (HCA), and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist in charge of Groundwater and Water Cooperation (GSW section), the incumbent shall provide administrative assistance to the implementation of the groundwater and water cooperation extrabudgetary projects coordinated and supported by the GSW and HCA Sections.

In particular, the incumbent shall perform the following duties:
Assist the coordination and implementation of the above-mentioned project activities and liaise with UNESCO field offices, UNESCO National commissions in the benefitting countries, with partner agencies and national implementing partners, including teams of national and international experts working on the projects; prepare drafts, review and edit project-related correspondence, documents, reports and briefings, p repare in-house communications and responses to queries in English and French;
Assist in the organization of national consultations, training workshops, internal and external meetings and teleconferences, preparation of minutes, training materials, progress reports, agendas of meetings and any other project materials including the preparation of contracts, organization of technical missions, preparation of experts contracts and their follow-up;

Perform any other duties as may be requested by the Director Division of Water Sciences and/or Chief of sections GSW and HCA.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Completed secondary, technical or vocational school.

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience, including relevant experience in general administration functions.

Skills and competencies

Good planning and organizational skills;
Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver under tight deadlines;
Ability to communicate with various stakeholders;
Capacity for teamwork and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, data );
Experience supporting project administration;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Languages

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education

University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in international relations, natural sciences, political science or related field would be an asset.

Work experience

Professional experience in the United Nations (UN) system and/or international organizations would be an advantage;
Knowledge of planning and financial tools, particularly in the UN system;
Proven experience in assisting implementation of mid scale projects;
Proven ability to design and monitor complex budgets;
Proven knowledge of Results Based Management and Budgeting.

Skills and competencies

Familiarity of the UN system and/or International organisations.

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.

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

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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