Mlpp 2023 liaison Officer - Paris, France - UNESCO

UNESCO

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Paris, France

il y a 3 semaines

Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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Description

OVERVIEW

Post Number:
MLPP 2023_PAX 304

Grade:
P-3

Parent Sector:
Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)

Duty Station:
Paris

Job Family:
External Relations

Type of contract:
Fixed Term

Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 31-OCT-2023

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

This position is part of the Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP).

We strongly encourage applicants from non
- and under-represented Member States to apply.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), the Director of the Division for External Division (PAX/DRX) and the Chief of the Section for Relations with Member States (PAX/DRX/RMS), and the direct supervision of the Head of the Asia and the Pacific Unit, the Liaison Officer shall contribute to strengthening UNESCO's cooperation with Member States, as well as regional and sub-regional organizations in the Asia and the Pacific region.

Long Description

In particular, the Liaison Officer will:

Establish and maintain close working relationship with representatives of Member States of the Asia and the Pacific region, notably with Permanent Delegates, Representatives on the Executive Board and Officials of National Commissions.

Provide reliable information on bilateral cooperation between UNESCO and these Member States; and provides Member States with assistance and advice regarding the visits of their high-level officials to UNESCO and their meetings with the Director-General and/or his/her deputies.

Participate in the organization of meetings between the Director-General and the representatives of Member States by:
Facilitating and making appointments for the representatives of Member States with the Director-General;
Preparing, in liaison with the Sectors/Bureaux/Offices both at Headquarters and in the Field as well as concerned Permanent Delegations or National Commissions, briefing notes for the Director-General on bilateral cooperation between UNESCO and the concerned Member State, including her talking points;

Participating in the planning and organization of official visits of the Director-General to Member States or regional intergovernmental organizations, in close cooperation with the concerned Field Offices, Permanent Delegations and National Commissions and accompanying, when requested, the Director-General during official visits and ensuring the follow-up of these visits, including drafting follow-up correspondence and internal follow-up memos.

Contribute to the formulation of political advice and expert information to ensure a coherent approach to UNESCO's programme of cooperation with Member States and Intergovernmental organizations in the region by:
Closely following events which might affect the political situation in the Member States concerned and assessing the political impact of regional, sub-regional and national issues within UNESCO's fields of competence;
Preparing background papers and analytical reports on political and related events within assigned areas with a view to providing up-to-date information and reports to the Director-General regarding substantive political matters and country or regional issues and make recommendations on actions to take:
Providing, when required, information and recommendations to the members of the Secretariat regarding the political aspects of UNESCO's relations with Member States in the region;

Collecting, assembling, and up-dating information and documentation on Member States and UNESCO's cooperation with them as well as with relevant regional and sub-regional organizations.

Contribute to the Asia and the Pacific Unit's daily work by:
Representing the Unit at relevant conferences and meetings as and when designated by his/her supervisor;
Preparing contributions to the Director-General's reports to the Executive Board and the General Conference and attending sessions of the Executive Bo

ard and the General Conference;
Drafting or supervising the preparation of papers or publications regarding UNESCO's cooperation with Member States in the Asia and the Pacific region;
Contributing, when required, to the speeches and messages of the Director-General addressed to Member States in the region;
Drafting contracts or other types of documents when and as required.

Contributes to the preparation of statutory reports to UNESCO's Governing bodies concerning Member States and relevant entities.

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) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Advanced university degree (Master's deg