Post Number : BSP 059 and BSP 984
Grade : P-3
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) : 03-MAY-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
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 post is situated in the Bilateral Partnership Engagement Unit within the Division for Partnerships. The Public Partnerships Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Head of the Bilateral Engagement Unit and the overall responsibility of the Director of the Division for Partnerships.
The Bilateral Partner Engagement Unit is responsible for managing and building collaborative relationships with key government partners, maintaining excellent communication channels and developing extensive knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective bilateral partners. It drives partnership development and resource mobilization with this group of partners through long term productive engagements and contributes to growing and enhancing the quality of UNESCO’s voluntary funding. It proactively coordinates and manages funding portfolios, liaising with Programme Sectors, Field Offices and specialized institutes, including by advising them on partnership modalities with bilateral partners and liaising with other parts of BSP and relevant central services. With a view to fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships around UNESCO priorities, including ‘Team Europe’ approaches, it coordinates closely with the Unit for private sector and philanthropy and the Unit for Multilateral Institutions.
The core results for which the Public Partnerships Specialist is accountable include for their portfolio of partners : the development of donor intelligence to enable strong positioning of UNESCO vis à vis those partners, enabling Programme Sectors and Field Offices to engage with those partners through advice and technical support on approaches, partnership offerings and donor requirements, developing and implementing partnership engagement strategies, as well as overall portfolio management.
Partner intelligence and strategic positioning
Partner engagement and relationship management
Portfolio management and advisory support
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 104 581 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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