Title: PROGRAMME ASSISTANTType of Contract: Service ContractGrade: SC 5Organizational Unit: UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia (Communication and Information Unit)Primary Location: BeijingRecruitment open to: 

Only Chinese nationals resident in China may apply

Expected Contract Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extensionDeadline (midnight, local time): 23 June 2024

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Description of Responsibility:Provide necessary administrative support with respect to the implementation, monitoring & evaluation, budget control and reporting within the framework of CI programmes and projects financed by UNESCO Regular Budget and Voluntary Contribution (VC) resources.

Assist in the preparation of contracts, prepare and monitor payments, oversee the budget status, communicate and follow up with project partners, to ensure smooth implementation of programme activities and related contracts.

Assist in the preparation of UNESCO work plans, project proposals for mobilization of funds from Voluntary Contribution (VC) sources and update databases.

Assist in organizing events, seminars, workshops and trainings and provide unit support and undertake missions as requested by the Head of Unit.

Asist with secretariat functions of the UN Theme Group on Disability in China chaired by UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia.

Assist in preparing various kinds of reports, communications and correspondence such as periodic reports on the implementation of the programme, country briefings, UN reporting, meeting minutes, inputs to office publications and social medias, website update, speeches, presentations, memos, letters and other correspondence, and provide translation and interpretation (Chinese – English) when needed.

Assist in maintaining contacts with UNESCO National Commissions, Chairs, Centres, line ministries, UN agencies, development agencies, donors and NGOs in the regional office countries.

Undertake any other assignments requested by the Director or the Head of Unit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

University degree, secondary, technical and/or vocational training in the area of public administration, internatonal relations, media, communication and information.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. 

Experience in the area of project management, coordination and implementation.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;

Demonstrating corporate knowledge and sound judgment;

Self-development, initiative-taking;

Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;

Creating synergies through self-control;

Managing conflict;

Capacity to work in a team as well as independently;

Operates in compliance with UNESCO’s rules and regulations;

Knowledge of Media, communication, Information Literacy, disability and gender equality, digital transformation, inclusion of persons with disabilities.

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of English and Mandarin (oral and written).

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCEExperience in implementation of projects in UN settings. Knowledge of UN settings specialties such as Media and Information Literacy, disability and gender equality in the media, digital transformation and digital inclusion of persons with disabilities, documentary heritage.SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Good knowledge of UNESCO’s mandate, programmes (with special focus on communication and information) and operational processes. 

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS


Benefits include: 2.5 days of leave per month, up to 25% of the basic salary for enrolment in a medical insurance and pension plan.Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization. A WRITTEN ASSESSMENT MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply to UNESCO Beijing Office email jobvacancy@unesco.org including their application letter in English with the UNESCO format CV form available on this link:

https://share.weiyun.com/cDXHbNEw. 

The deadline is 23 June 2024 at midnight (local time). 

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