Post Number : CI/PA 026
Grade : P-2
Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 20-NOV-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
The Communication and Information Sector’s mission is to promote freedom of expression, media development and media literate societies, and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage. (The role of this vacant position does not include responsibility for UNESCO’s wider external communications, which is managed by the Division for Communications and Public Engagement.)
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, the general guidance of the Director of the Division for Freedom of Expression, Media Development, and Media and Information Literacy, the supervision of the Chief of the Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (CI/FMD/FEJ), and the direct supervision of the relevant Senior Programme Specialist, the Associate Project Officer will be recruited to support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the EU funded project ‘Safeguarding Freedom of Expression and Access to Information through the implementation of the UNESCO Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms’, that aims to advance freedom of expression and access to information, through supporting a global and sub-regional (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean) understanding of a human rights and multi-stakeholder approach to the governance of digital platforms.
The Associate Project Officer will also support the work of the CI/FMD/FEJ Section on the overall implementation of activities related to the safeguard of freedom of expression and access to information while in the digital environment; raising awareness about the importance of human rights and promoting a multi-stakeholder approach to digital platform governance based on the principles outlined in the Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms; and the overall mandate of the Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists, as instructed by the supervisors.
The Outcomes of the project are in line with 41 C/5 Output 6.CI2 “Member States have strengthened capacities and raised awareness to enhance norms and policies related to freedom of expression, press freedom, safety of journalists, including women journalists, and the right to access information, online and offline”.
The incumbent will work in a collaborative team environment and will be responsible to undertake the following tasks:
Programme and project support
Research and Knowledge Management
Networking and partnerships
Resource mobilization
Administrative support
Visibility and communication
Education
Work Experience
Skills & Competencies
Languages
Work Experience
Skills/Competencies
Languages
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 82 165 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
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.
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
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