Associate Project Officer (Sciences)

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Natural Sciences

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: 

Type of contract : Service Contract

Level : 3

Duration of contract : 31-Dec-2021

Recruitment open to : External Candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 23-SEP-2021

 

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Short Description

Background

In the framework of the UNESCO Programme and Budget 2020-2021 (40 C/5) and in line with the activities of the Ecohydrology, Water Quality and Water Education Section (SC/HYD/EQE) addressing Theme 6 “Water Education, Key for Water Security” of the eighth phase of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP-VIII), and in particular following IHP Council Resolution XXIII-8 about the development of a methodology for an effective indicator on water education in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Associate Project Officer will support the final development and application of the methodological approach for the indicator on water education at the tertiary level of the formal education systems in UNESCO’s Member States and Associate Members.

 

Sufficient installed national capacities, both at the human and institutional levels, constitute a necessary condition to give sustainability to the achievements of Sustainable Development Goal 6 and related targets of the 2030 Agenda. Presently, there is no global tool to evaluate the human capacities of the water sector at the national level. With the objective of assessing water education at the tertiary level, the new indicator will measure and enable the monitoring over time of water-related diploma degrees and graduates.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section SC/HYD/EQE, the incumbent will work in close relation with relevant responsible officers to:

• Support the process to identify focal points in UNESCO's Member States and Associate Members, with particular emphasis on LDCs and SIDS, for the interaction in the context of the new water education indicator.
• Prepare guidelines for UNESCO's Member States and Associate Members that will guide the collection of data about water-related diploma degrees and graduates, so that two methodological approaches for the new water education indicator may be applied.
• Adapt the questionnaire to be used for gathering data on water education at the tertiary level of the formal education system in UNESCO's Member States and Associate Members.
• Support the interaction process with UNESCO's Member States and Associate Members regarding data collection on water-related diploma degrees and graduates.
• Support the process of the initial analysis and reporting of data from UNESCO's Member States and Associate Members regarding water-related diploma degrees and graduates.
• Contribute to the design of a dedicated data acquisition platform that will allow the storage, management and reporting of data regarding water-related diploma degrees and graduates.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

University degree in International Relations, Cooperation for Development, Environmental Sciences or in a similar thematic area.

 

Work Experience

•           At least two years of experience at national or international level.

•           Previous experience with water-related global indicators.

 

Skills and competencies

•           Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;

•           Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;

•           Ability to work as part of an international team in a multi-cultural environment;

•           Excellent interpersonal skills;

•           Discretion, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with various international and country organizations as well as the general public;

•           Solid computer and other IT skills.

 

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in relevant fields: International Relations, Cooperation for Development, Environmental Sciences or in a similar thematic area.

 

Work Experience

Previous experience with members of the UN-Water family or with the UNESCO Water Family.

 

Languages

Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

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

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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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