Associate National Project Officer - NewDelhi, India - UNESCO

UNESCO NewDelhi, India

2 weeks ago

Description

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: New Delhi

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Non Staff

Level : 4 (Equivalent to NOB)

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-May-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Duration of Contract is one (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO's first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia and the Pacific region towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. The Institute is a globally regarded center of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence.

MGIEP believes that the youth need more opportunities to participate actively in public matters and have a greater say in policymaking that will impact their futures. UNESCO MGIEP is seeking an Associate National Project Officer to provide support to the youth program in developing the Institute-wide youth strategy and the development of a global network for Youth-Driven Communities of Peace.

Long Description

Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the Program Officer (Youth) of the Institute, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute towards the development of an Institute-wide youth strategy in close collaboration with the youth program officer.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of the youth mission activities and events.
Identify and develop relevant partners (International and in India).
Drafting of different types of documents.
Support developing an action plan for the various activities identified in the youth strategy including the communities of peace, PVE, and capacity building.
Any other related task as assigned by the supervisor/ Director.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualification

Advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master's Degree) in education, psychology, political science, international relations, or a related discipline

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience supporting the coordination and implementation of youth programmes. Experience in the implementation of international youth programme will be a distinct advantage.
Experience in facilitating and moderating workshops with Youth

Long Description

Position-Related Skills and Competencies

Ability to produce quality documents (concept notes, reports, academic papers, etc.) based on research.
Critical analysis skills
Proven in-depth knowledge of international programmes and Indian NGOs working with youth.
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationship
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Global teamwork experience and ability to work in multicultural environments.
The ability to multi-tasks, function effectively under high pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to rapidly changing environments.,
Excellent IT skills, in particular, MS Office applications.

Long Description

Languages

Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and working knowledge of Hindi.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

Experience in programmes of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) of India or similar programmes in other countries.
Professional experience within an international environment or in the UN system.
Experience in the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE).

Languages

Working knowledge of other UNESCO Official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Russian).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO's salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits, which may include, if applicable: 30 days annual leave, reimbursement of medical insurance (up to 5% of base salary), pension plan (up to 10% of base salary), etc. The annual base salary of NOB R1 is INR 1,751,502 (Negotiable).

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.

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.

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