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Title: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT FOR SOCIAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Grade: SC4

Organizational Unit: UNESCO BEIJING OFFICE

Primary Location: UNESCO BEIJING

Duration of the Contract: Until end of Dec 2021 

Deadline (midnight, Beijing time): 30 May 2021 

Overview of the functions of the post 

Description of Responsibilities:

Under the authority of the Director, UNESCO Beijing Cluster Office and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (PS) for Social and Human Sciences (SHS), the incumbent shall assist in programme implementation in the field of Social and Human Sciences within the Beijing Cluster Office. This specific tasks and responsibilities include: 

1. Provide technical, organizational, logistical and administrative support for SHS projects in countries of the Cluster, including but not limited to the UNESCO International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Roads, Nanjing Peace Forum, Gender equality, sport for peace and development initiatives, implementation of Kazan Action Plan, etc.

2. Assist in drafting letters, reports and other documents related to   the implementation of SHS programme activities.  Draft press releases and other promotional materials to enhance the visibility of SHS work via website, social media and other channels.

3. Provide translation and interpretation services, check and proof read Sector documents in both English and other languages to ensure accuracy. 

4. Liaise with UNESCO National Commissions, UN agencies, donors, and other partners in Cluster countries to ensure smooth monitoring, implementation and collaboration on technical and logistical issues of SHS activities. Coordinate with participants to ensure their preparation and attendance at the event, including travel arrangements and understanding of the activity outputs and outcome.

5. Liaise with various SHS networks including of youth, ethics teachers, gender experts to provide them with relevant information.

6. Assist in administrative tasks including preparation of contracts, process payments, budget situation and travel.

7. Undertake any other assignments requested by the Director or the direct supervisor.

Required qualifications

EDUCATION 

• Advanced university (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sociology, gender, peace, international relations, political science, social sciences or related field is required. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in social and human sciences is required.  

• Experience in the area of project management, coordination and implementation. 

• Experience in functioning of international organizations, in particular the UN system and its organs is desirable. 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;

• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;

• Self-development, initiative-taking;

• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;

• Creating synergies through self-control; 

• Managing conflict; 

• Capacity to work in a team as well as independently; 

• Operates in compliance with UNESCO’s rules and regulations. 

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written).

• Mastering one language of Cluster countries (Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese) would be an asset. 

Desirable qualifications 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years working experience in the area of international organizations or diplomatic bodies; 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of UNESCO administrative and informatics tools (FABS, SISTER, DUO, etc.). 

LANGUAGES

• Good knowledge of French.

Benefits and entitlements 

Benefits include: 2.5 days of leave per month, up to 15% of the basic salary for medical insurance and pension plan.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application (including Cover Letter and CV) in English to UNESCO Beijing office jobvacancy@unesco.org, with subject “Social and Human Sciences Assistant Application”, along with filling in the UNESCO CV form available on this link: https://share.weiyun.com/yQVrnA1D . The deadline is 30, May 2021 at midnight (Beijing time).  

UNESCO is committed to promote geographical distribution and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as nationals from non- and under-represented Member States. Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

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