Consultant CI/DIT

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-08-2020

 

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 Chief of Section for Digital Innovation and Transformation (CI/DIT) and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist responsible for Open Educational Resources (OER) and digital competencies, the Individual consultant shall assist in the day-to-day content and administrative  implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER)  and the ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (ICT CFT) activities.

The incumbent will specifically undertake the following tasks:

Backstopping of programme implementation

• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops and trainings, including logistical and administrative support, both in face-to-face and virtual modalities, including in cooperation with UNESCO central services.
• Attend and report back on related external and internal meetings and activities as required
• Draft correspondence, reports, concept notes, speeches, briefings, proposals, and other documents related to project activities
• Contribute to the development of Terms of Reference and procurement of international consultants, experts and service providers and ensure close supervision for quality delivery of products and services to implement the programme activities
• Assist in supporting gender responsive strategies for the implementation of project activities
• Support the establishment and maintenance of electronic collaborative working spaces for the implementation of activities in a multilingual and multicultural environment
• Support of information and knowledge management, communication, outreach and partnership building activities

Long Description

Web and Social Media

• Generate, prepare and edit content for the websites and social media to ensure material is consistent and up to date
• Support the management of the contents of the materials on the  related UNESCO websites, including through the drafting and editing  of reader-friendly web content aimed at increasing website traffic for programme activities on the UNESCO website
• Develop/produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials   including briefing materials and press releases 
• Keep abreast of digital media trends and identify new opportunities to increase the visibility of programme activities on online platforms and provide advice on appropriate action/responses 
• Effectively manage and lead social media campaigns to strengthen awareness and key messages among target audiences at key moments, in collaboration with the Programme Specialists and the communication team of the CI Sector and sometimes of the Organization 

Long Description

Deliverables

1. Monthly reports including the achievements and pending activities for the effective accomplishment of tasks, together with other related outcomes such as:  Communication materials (e.g. articles, brochures, publications) produced during the contract.
2. Final Report at the end of the contract period summarizing activities completed during the contract.

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

Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent and above) in education, communication, social sciences or related field with competence to design and develop communication products and multimedia materials
   

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant experience, at least one at the international level in education with a focus on OER and ICT and Education
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the establishment and maintenance of electronic collaborative working spaces  and web and social media services for the implementation of activities in a multilingual and multicultural environment

 

Skills/Competencies

• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment and team spirit
• Demonstrated experience in communicating project implementation actions and results in a Multilanguage context.
• Knowledge of UNESCO/UN rules and procedure
• Ability to implement communications and publications strategies
• Advocates effectively
• Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies
• Excellent communication skills, excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data to compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats;
• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing
• Excellent coordination and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrated ability to use office equipment with computer literacy in graphic design, publication design, multimedia products development, web design, web content, etc.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English and French. Knowledge of Spanish, Russian, Chinese and/or Arabic will be an asset.
   

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, and or if the button is not visible, look for, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:
 

• A letter indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment. The letter should indicate the candidate’s previous experience in work in the area of Open Educational Resources (OER ) and other related ICT in Education activities. It should also outline the candidate’s experience in the area of electronic collaborative working spaces  and web and social media services for the implementation of activities in a multilingual and multicultural environment
• CV
• A competitive fee to be charged for the assignment, which should be quoted in USD or Euros, and expressed on a monthly basis (maximum monthly amount:  2850 EUR)   

Additional Information

• No travel to the duty station is supported 
• This contract is for a period of 11 months.  Estimated start date is: 15 September 2020
   

Assessment

• Only applications providing the information requested under application procedure will be considered.
• Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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