Chief of Staff - Paris, France - UNESCO

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Paris, France

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Sophie Dupont

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OVERVIEW

Post Number:
CAB 015


Grade:
D-2


Parent Sector:
Office of the Director-General (CAB)


Duty Station:
Paris


Job Family:
Administration


Type of contract:
Fixed Term


Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable


Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 16-AUG-2023


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


OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Director-General, the Chief of Staff contributes to efficient execution of the Director-General's mandate. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for promoting the visibility and relevance of UNESCO's programmes and activities.

To that effect, the incumbent will lead and coordinate the activities of all cabinet members in coordination with the Deputy Director-General, the Assistant Directors-General and all other members of the Senior Management Team.


In performing his/her duties, the incumbent will:
Advise the Director-General on strategic issues.
Develop and maintain close working relations with the Member States.

Support the Office of the Director-General in overseeing and ensuring strategic coordination, coherence and integrated information, analysis and advice on UNESCO's programmes and activities including in resource mobilization opportunities.

Develop and maintain close working relations with senior officials of the Programme Sectors, Programme Support Sectors and the Corporate Services; contribute to the formulation of overall strategies, policies, programme of work and related processes.

Represent the Director-General on assigned issues, at meetings, working groups, task forces etc.; provide expert strategic advice to the Director-General to facilitate decision-making and programme planning and implementation.

Serve as the Organization's interface on general programmatic matters and establish collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the Organization; seek and explore resource mobilization opportunities for relevant programmatic and thematic areas.


Long Description 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) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education


Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in one of UNESCO's areas of competence or other related fields (International Relations, Public Administration, etc.).

Work Experience


At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in UNESCO's fields of competence, administration or related fields, of which preferably seven years acquired at international level.

Experience in preparing analytical reports, background papers and talking points for senior executives.
Experience in leading, motivating and coordinating the work of a team of professional staff.

Long Description
Skills and Competencies


Good knowledge of UNESCO's strategic objectives and priorities as well as a good understanding of the United Nations system at large.

Wide general culture including astuteness and awareness of social, political and cultural trends.
Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
Good representational skills and ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners.
Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
Strong analytical skills.

Proven managerial skills and ability to lead and motivate teams in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and to work under pressure.
Commitment to the Organization's mandate, vision, strategic directions and priorities.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of French and English (written and spoken).


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Other educational qualifications in Public Administration, Political Sciences or related fields.

Work Experience

Professional experience within an international, governmental or non-governmental Organization or with the United Nations system.
Experience working in a programmatic field setting.

Long Description
Skills and Competencies

A solid understanding of global operational risks.
Skills in administration and the management of financial and human resources.
Sound knowledge of general management practices and techniques.

Languages

Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).


BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
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