Associate Project Officer
OVERVIEW
Post Number : 4KHCI 0004PA
Grade : P-2
Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)
Duty Station: Phnom Penh
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 18-NOV-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority and the direct supervision of the UNESCO Representative in Cambodia, in close coordination with the Programme Specialist in Culture, the Associate Project Officer will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the PEACE Project.
In particular, the incumbent will:
- Provide technical assistance for the overall project management and implementation to deliver the desired project activities and outcomes.
- Manage the project team to ensure effective performance management to achieve programme objectives, including identifying subject experts and partners, developing Terms of References for experts and institutions, procuring and managing international and national experts and service providers, and ensuring close supervision and quality assurance for deliverables, products and services to implement programme activities.
- Monitor the timely implementation and delivery of the project workplans and budget plans to achieve the identified project objectives and targets. This includes regular monitoring and supervision of missions and meetings, developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation worksheets of project targets and progress, and knowledge products.
- Ensure the timely preparation and submission of all progress reports, in line with KOICA’s reporting requirements.
- Develop and implement visibility and outreach strategies to maximise the project results and impact, including through developing and disseminating communications and visibility materials such as articles, press releases, social media posts, posters, visual data, brochures, project presentations, among others.
- Identify, maintain and expand strategic partnerships with relevant partners, including MoCFA, TSGM, Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre, line ministries, research and education institutes, CSOs, development partners, foundations, and the private sector to facilitate innovative project implementation and overall relevance and alignment of project outcomes.
- Maintain UNESCO’s strategic role in promoting peacebuilding and human rights and addressing hate speech through archives preservation and digitization, culture conservation and peace education. This includes leading/participating and providing inputs in relevant UN inter-agency initiatives, working closely with the UN Country Team in joint advocacy, convening multi-stakeholder engagement with government entities, CSOs, international organizations, development partners, and academia, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2024-2028).
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the UNESCO Representative to Cambodia.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in culture, communications, archaeology, education, political science, or other relevant fields in social sciences or humanities. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in managing intersectoral, human rights and peacebuilding related projects/programmes, of which preferably 1 year acquired at international level.
- Experience in designing and implementing intersectoral, human rights and peacebuilding projects, working closely with senior government officials.
- Experience in project management, including procurement of services, hiring and management of technical assistance.
Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a project team in a multicultural environment.
- Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities including ability to participate effectively in high-level negotiations on political sensitive topics with internal and external partners; strong sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness.
- Solid skills in consolidating and analysing various sources of information, synthesizing into effective information tools for appropriate target audience and strong drafting skills.
- Strong knowledge of ASEAN development and peacebuilding issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, in particular intersectoral development sector projects focusing on human rights, peacebuilding.
- Knowledge of ICT systems commensurate with the requirements of reporting, communication and presentation relating to the project implementation.
- Proven capacity to build and maintain effective partnerships inside and outside the Organization.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
- Experience in managing media development, human rights, peacebuilding, and/or other intersectoral development projects.
- Experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Experience working with the UN and knowledge of UN regulations and guidelines.
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of UNESCO’s mandate, procedures and policies.
Languages
- Knowledge of other UNESCO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and/or Spanish) .
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 70 779 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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