Post Number : SHS 901
Grade : G-7
Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)
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) : 11-AUG-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
ONLY CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN FRANCE MAY APPLY TO THIS POSITION
The UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture rewards, each year, two laureates – individuals, groups or institutions – who, through their work and outstanding achievements, endeavour to disseminate greater knowledge of Arab art and culture. Applicants to the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab culture must have contributed significantly towards the development, dissemination and the promotion of Arab culture in the world. The winners are chosen by the Director-General of UNESCO, on the recommendation of an international Jury of experts in the field of Arab Culture and having distinguished themselves, over several years, by meritorious actions. Thus, the winners contribute to the promotion of cultural dialogue and the revitalization of Arab culture.
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Inclusion, Rights and Intercultural Dialogue Section, the incumbent ensures the effective implementation of the UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, iniciates and undertakes all the necessary activities to that end.The incumbent delivers and coordinates a wide range of administrative, communication and promotional services for the effective management of the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. The work context calls for an extensive and in-depth knowledge of administrative rules, procedures and protocols and their inter-relationship. The incumbent maintains close working relations with staff at various levels witin the Section, Field Offices, Legal Affairs (LA), Bureau of Strategic Planning (BSP), Communication and Public Engagement (CPE), Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS), and other relevant services (HRM, FIN, etc.), as well as with the members of the Jury, the donor and media, and operates as the first line of contact or focal point for the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize.
The incumbent will perfrom the following tasks:
Education
• Completed secondary education, technical or vocational education.
Work Experience
• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in secretarial and/or administrative tasks.
Skills and competencies
• Strong interpersonal and excellent coordination skills for the preparation of information and documents, organization of meetings, events and resolution of problems.
• Excellent drafting skills with particular reference to correspondence and internal reports.
• Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills to deal with officials and staff at various levels within and outside UNESCO.
• Discretion and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Good computer skills to establish/modify filing reference and information of standard office software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Flexible to adjust to work schedules and priorities.
Languages
• Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English and Frech and good knowledge of the other language.
Education
• Specialized training/certification in secretariat/administration.
Work Experience
• Experience in the United Nations System or other multilateral organizations and/or in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral settings/cooperations and development.
• Familiarity with UNESCO’s intergovernmental processes and procedures.
Languages
• Knowledge of Arabic.
• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).
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 53 842 Euro €.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
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 an 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.
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
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