UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was created in 1946 to promote peace through education, science, and culture.
UNESCO was created to decide what kind of society we wanted to build together after the destruction of two World Wars.
As early as 1942, global leaders began imagining an organization that would use education, culture, science and information to build lasting peace.
UNESCO has implemented initiatives that have radically improved lives around the world, and shaped global action in its field of competence, through nation-wide educational and scientific programs, the creation of tsunami warning systems, and the idea of World Heritage.
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OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX) andof the Director of External Relations (DIR/PAX/DRX), and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section for Relations with Member States (PAX/DRX/RMS II), the Associate Liaison Officer will contribute to supporting the Arab States Unit and strengthening UNESCO’s cooperation with the Member States, as well as regional and sub-regional organizations.
Long Description
The incumbentwill be expected to perform the following tasks:
- Contribute to the Arab StatesUnit’s daily work by representing the Unit at relevant conferences and meetings as and when designated by the supervisor; Prepare contributions to the Secretariat reports to the Executive Board and the General Conference; Contribute, when required, to the speeches and messages of the Director-General or the ADG/PAX; Collaborate with the Unit of the National Commissions when needed.
- Prepare background and briefing notes on UNESCO’s cooperation with the Member States concerned for the Director-General’s bilateral meetings and official visits in consultation with the concerned units of the Secretariat; Update country profiles data on UNESCO’s website. Prepare Memoranda of understanding (MOUs) of cooperation as may be required.
- Draft official correspondence for the signature of the Director-General or the ADG/PAX; Analyse and review files and correspondence to assess sensitivity and refer potential issues to the supervisor.
- Assist in dealing with a wide range of issues referred by Member States, Permanent Delegations, Representatives to the Executive Board and officials of National Commissions by providing timely, accurate and specific information in response to queries, thus contributing to maintaining close working relationships with Member States’ representatives and other stakeholders.
- Provide timely notes in reaction to events and proposals of possible appropriate follow-up action on the part of the senior staff. This involves following closely relevant developments in the Member States concerned, assessing the actual and potential impact of regional, sub-regional and national issues within UNESCO’s fields of competence, and timely submission of notes in response.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of international relations, political sciences, law,social sciences, or in other related areas.
Work Experience
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience in the field of international cooperation, international relations and/or diplomacy,or related fields, of which preferably (one) 1 year acquired at international level.
- Experience in the preparation and drafting of factual and substantive briefing notes and analytical documents.
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
- Sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and discretion.
- Proven organizational and coordination skills.
- Proven analytical skills including demonstrated ability to provide advice and analysis.
- Very good oral and written communication skills with the ability to produce quality documents and reports/briefings.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate, advocate, and exchange with colleagues, staff and stakeholders within and outside the Organization;
- Proven ability to work in a team and to establish/maintain positive and effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Knowledge of the Arab Statesregion’s geopolitics.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
- Knowledge of Arabic.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Courses/training or diploma in geopolitics of the Arab States regionor in a field related to the post.
Work experience
- Relevant work experience within an international organization/institution and/or the United Nations system.
- Experience in the field of coordination, liaison and evaluation.
