联合国教科文组织驻华代表处信息与传播部门招募项目助理
Overview of the functions of the post
Description of Responsibilities:
Under the authority of the Director, UNESCO Beijing Regional Office and the immediate supervision of National Professional Officer (NPO) for Communication and Information (CI), the Service Contract holder will perform the following duties:
1. Assist in the implementation of the Office’s activities in the field of CI within the framework of the Office mandate.
2. Provide necessary administrative support to project implementation, monitoring & evaluation, budget control, reporting.
3. Update of relevant databases within the framework of CI programmes.
4. Assist in the preparation of contracts, prepare and monitor payments, and oversee the budget situation.
5. Communicate and follow up with project partners to ensure smooth implementation of programme activities.
6. Assist in organizing seminars, workshops and trainings as planned by the Section.
7. Assist in preparing various kinds of reports, news articles, speeches, presentations, meeting minutes, memos, letters and other correspondence, provide translation and interpretation services.
8. Assist in maintaining contact with donors and other partners in the five Regional Office representative countries.
9. Undertake any other assignments requested by the Director or the NPO.
The Contract Holder undertakes to carry out these tasks and services with care and diligence, and to comply with the rules and regulations of UNESCO and the instructions of their supervisor in connection with their duties as set out above.
UNESCO may assign additional tasks to the contract holder or may modify tasks without the contract holder’s consent, provided those tasks are consistent with the duties as set out above.
Required qualifications
EDUCATION
Secondary/High School certificate, technical and/or vocational training. A University degree related to the communication and information mandate of UNESCO or similar would be an asset.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in the area of project management, coordination and implementation.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate/safeguard ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Facilitate and encourage open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Create synergies through self-control;
Manage conflict;
Capacity to work in a team as well as independently;
Operate in compliance with UNESCO’s rules and regulations.
LANGUAGES
Excellent knowledge of English and Mandarin (oral and written).
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 letter and CV in English to UNESCO Beijing office at: jobvacancy@unesco.org using UNESCO CV form available at the following link: https://share.weiyun.com/yQVrnA1D. The deadline is 10 April 2023 at midnight (local 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.
UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.