JOB VACANCY: REGIONAL ADVISOR FOR COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION

REGIONAL ADVISOR FOR COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION

Post Number : 3UYCI0004RP

Grade : P-5

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Montevideo

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration of contract : 2 years

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 29-FEB-2020

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (ADG/CI) and the immediate supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Montevideo, and in close cooperation with staff (Directors, Chiefs of Section, Programme Specialists; Advisors for Communication and Information) in CI at Headquarters and in Field Offices, the incumbent serves as UNESCO Regional Advisor for Communication and Information for Latin America and the Caribbean (RA LAC) and is responsible for defining, in conjunction with senior management, work priorities and translating those into programmatic strategies, designs and activities for the LAC Region.

The incumbent lead-facilitates the LAC Field CI staff and multi-disciplinary/intersectoral teams in the achievement of priorities, policy development, locating and engaging resources, maintaining and pursuing strategic partnerships and promoting programmatic work in order to deliver a comprehensive strategy for communication and information. He/she plays a significant role in strategy direction, integration of regional and country CI and UNESCO goals in the Field, and leading resource optimization, execution, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects. He/she builds strong relationships with National Commissions and Member State ministries and other relevant stakeholders, advocating for freedom of expression and media development, and the building of inclusive knowledge societies.

The RA LAC will also be the UNESCO Regional Focal point for addressing Violence against journalists and the Issue of Impunity for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Executive Secretary of the Memory of the World Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean (MOWLAC).

Long Description

The incumbent works within the frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategies (C/4s) and approved Programmes and Budgets (C/5s), as well as global development plans such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Plan of Action for the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, and the World Summit of the Information Society outcomes.

Strategic Vision:

Provide intellectual leadership and guidance to CI programmes, projects, units / teams in the Field in order to develop, drive and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive CI strategy and relevant approaches, partnerships, policies, objectives and deliverables. Analyze, evaluate and contribute to the development of Sector-wide approaches and strategies for harnessing the potential of communication and information and ICTs for fostering inclusive knowledge societies, democracy, the rule of law and sustainable development, and for protecting and promoting human rights throughout the region.

Lead alignment of work with national and UN development frameworks, such as the United Nations Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP). Define priorities and agenda, proactively mobilize funds and ensure diversification of resources. Identify and pursue improvements to systems, services, processes, networks and cooperation in the area of communication and information in the Field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in the field of communication and information, media studies, journalism, information sciences, political sciences, international relations or related areas.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the area of communication and information, including with issues related to promoting freedom of expression, media development and access to information and knowledge, including five (5) years at the international level in the public or private sector.
• Proven experience in planning and managing projects/programmes in the area of communication and information (at least five years).
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing staff and teams.

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of subject matter, in particular with issues related to promoting freedom of expression, media development and access to information and knowledge.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated fund-raising and resource mobilization skills.
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills.
• Good knowledge of the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN System.
• Ability to advice on high profile and sensitive communication challenges.
• Ability to produce a variety/ of written communications products in a clear, concise style.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

• Successful record of accomplishment in communications within an international organization.
• Demonstrated experience in cooperation programmes and in area of fund-raising and resource mobilization and proven experience in developing proposals and agreements to external funders.
• Familiarity with the work and general functioning of UNESCO or international organizations in the UN System.

Languages

• Knowledge of Portuguese, French and/or any other language of the LAC region.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

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.

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