Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)
Duty Station: Paris
Classification of duty station: [[filter12]]
Standard Duration of Assignement : [[filter13]]
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-DEC-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
UNESCO’s mandate to protect freedom of expression and information requires a comprehensive approach that involves diverse set of strategies that involve policy solutions, research, international and regional advocacy, among others.
The Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalist (FEJ) Section takes forward these strategies and deeps dive into the behaviour in the digital environment and their intersection with different technologies.
Therefore, to safeguard freedom of expression and information online and counter online harms such as hate speech, UNESCO has implemented a set of strategies:
a) Within the Social Media 4 Peace project, funded by the European Union. In conflict-prone regions, these strategies include developing networks and coalitions where multistakeholder dialogue is essential for creating peaceful narratives and promoting coherent content moderation and curation policies based on international human rights standards. Additionally, these efforts focus on developing Media and Information Literacy strategies to empower users.
b) Through a policy solution and based on the lessons learned by the Social media 4 Peace Project, UNESCO developed, through a multistakeholder consultation process, Guidelines for the governance of digital platforms. The Guidelines were launched in November 2023 and a new phase to implement and operationalize them has started. Thus, UNESCO will seek to support networks that promote and ensure, using the Guidelines, a human right respecting governance solutions.
These networks are:
Each network has defined their aim and the strategy to pursue that aim, while UNESCO will support them to fulfil their mission and use its convening power to bring them together to share knowledge and capacity building. Thus, one of the aims of this consultancy will be of nurturing and supporting the implementation strategy of the Social Media 4 Peace Project, aligned with a comprehensive understanding a the human rights based approach outlined in the Guidelines and thus the strengthening of these three networks.
c) Finally, the development of these activities must be supported by evidence-based research. The World Trends Report on Freedom of Expression, a flagship publication produced every four years, informs Member States’ actions to foster an environment conducive to freedom of expression and information, and highlights key trends within the information ecosystem. Therefore, the evaluation and learning process of the Social Media 4 Peace Project will be crucial in informing this report, which is set to be released in 2025.
Therefore, with the support of the Multi-donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP) and the Social Media 4 Peace Project, this consultancy will build on these important strategies of the CI/FEJ section to protect and promote freedom of expression in the digital environment.
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, the general supervision of the Chief of Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists, and the direct supervision of the relevant Programme Specialist, the Consultant will contribute to the implementation of the Section’s activities, under regular and extrabudgetary programmes, aimed at promoting and protecting freedom of expression in the digital environment.
The Consultant will focus specifically on supporting UNESCO’s work to promote freedom of expression in the digital ecosystem through a human rights-based approach, particularly for the finalization of phase 1 of the project Social Media 4 Peace Project, follow up on the Global Forum of Networks Roadmap for the implementation of the “Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms” and the development of the World Trends Report (WTR).
In particular, the Individual Consultant will support the Section through:
Education
Work Experience
Languages
Languages
Work Experience
Interested candidates should complete the on-line application, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:
Part 1: Technical Proposal
Part 2: Financial Proposal
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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