Post Number : BSP 022
Grade : P-2
Parent Sector : Bureau of Strategic Planning (BSP)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Programme Coordination
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30-MAY-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The post is situated in the Donor Due Diligence and Audits (DDA) Unit of the Grants and Resource Management Section of the Division for Partnerships. The Division for Partnerships, within the Bureau of Strategic Planning (BSP), is responsible for coordinating UNESCO’s public and private partners including key interlocutors from bilateral donors, United Nations and multilateral organizations, regional institutions such as the European Union (EU) and regional banks, civil society, philanthropy, foundations and corporations. It works to diversify and expand UNESCO’s donor base and provide backstopping and guidance to UNESCO Programme Sectors, Field Offices, and Category 1 Institutes in support of their efforts to engage with partners and mobilize resources. The Division for Partnerships is responsible for the elaboration of strategies for partnership and resource mobilization, in line with UN reform and best practices in these areas.
The Donor Due Diligence and Audits (DDA) Unit is responsible for: coordinating the due diligence process for private sector upstream partners thereby limiting the Organization’s exposure to reputational risk; coordinating responses to donor assessments/questions thereby contributing to the Organization’s resource mobilization efforts; and coordinating audit and verification of project funds. In this capacity the DDA unit proactively works with colleagues from the UNESCO Programme Sectors, Field Offices and Institutes, as well as with relevant central services.
The Associate Partnerships Officer (Due Diligence) works under the direct supervision of the Head of the DDA Unit and the overall responsibility of the Director of the Division for Partnerships. The Associate Partnerships Officer (Due Diligence) will be responsible for preparing due diligence reports for private sector upstream partners, and responding to donor assessment requests as well as providing support to Programme Sectors, Field Offices and Institutes undergoing audits and verification missions of projects funded by voluntary contributions.
Long Description
Within this context, specific duties of the Associate Partnerships Officer (Due Diligence) will include:
Due Diligence for private and business sector upstream partners:
Donor Assessments :
Project audits and verifications:
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)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work Experience
Skills/Competencies
Languages
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
Skills/Competencies
Languages
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.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 82 164 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
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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UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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