Call for Application
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : [[Natural Science]]
Duty Station: [[BEIJING]]
[[BEIJING]]
Duration of contract : [[4 months]]
Recruitment open to : [[Individual consultant/ consulting company]]
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : [[14 February 2025]]
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Evaluation of the China Youth Development Foundation Mercedes-Benz Star Fund Funds-in-Trust Project on “Accelerating Carbon Neutrality: Innovative Actions for Sustainable Development”
Long Description
Refer to the attached document for details.
Long Description
Long Description
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Be eligible to undertake paid work in the People’s Republic of China or be legally registered as an enterprise or organization or an individual with suitable experience;
• Main personnel responsible for the evaluation should have advanced degree in science or education-related subjects, social sciences, management and economics, and other relevant fields;
• At least ten years of working experience in leading evaluations i(for the lead evaluator, if it is an organization) acquired for an international organization;
• Understanding and knowledge of the Carbon Neutrality strategies, climate change education status in China;
• Understanding and knowledge of the UN system;
• 10 years of experience in evaluation, project and/or programme planning and management;
• Knowledge of and experience in applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques and RBM principles;
• Excellent analytical and demonstrated drafting skills in English and Chinese (writing work samples to be submitted);
• No previous involvement in the implementation of the activities under review.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of work experience in the UN or experience with assignments for the UN;
- Experience with assignments focusing on multi-stakeholder partnerships, and/or science education and climate change education
- Provide when possible samples of reports in both English and Chinese.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
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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