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Parent Sector: Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract: Non Staff

Duration of contract: From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to: External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 16-FEB-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

The Communication and Information Sector's mission is to promote freedom of expression, media development and media literate societies, and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage.

In line with UNESCO's Major Programme V (Communication and Information), the Individual Consultant shall provide assistance on projects related to the Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion Section in the Communication and Information Sector's work on Open Educational Resources (OER).

Long Description

1. Support UNESCO's capacity-building and policy initiatives for the implementation of the 2019 Recommendation on OER:

1. Organize at least two bilingual (English and French) OER Dynamic Coalition webinars and 1 face-to-face event on key areas related to the 2019 Recommendation on OER: Identify relevant themes, produce concept notes, liaise with speakers and UNESCO relevant services, produce inputs for webinar moderation, and oversee the implementation of and follow actions (news on the outcomes and reporting on the impact of the event).
2. Design and implement a strategy for the integration of the 15 hours of footage from the 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress to support effective advocacy, capacity building and policy support for the implementation of the 2019 Recommendation, with a focus on the elements of the Dubai Declaration on OER.
3. Support the development of an online summary of best practices on the implementation of the 2019 Recommendation from its 1st Consultation.

2. Support the strengthening of international collaboration through the IGF/UNESCO OER Dynamic Coalition:

1. Organize at least 1 expert consultation on a priority area of action identified by the 1st consultation on the 2019 Recommendation.
2. Drive the development of the OER DC Portal by ensuring the continuation of contractual backstopping, coordinating content creation, fostering community engagement, and strengthening regional and intra-regional collaboration among stakeholders.
3. Provide backstopping for the piloting of the OER Observatory.

3. Support overall programme implementation:

1. Undertake other specific duties as instructed by the Supervisor on UNESCO's OER and Digital Inclusion activities.
2. Ensuring visibility of activities through drafting articles, newsletters, and supporting the development of awareness-raising campaigns.

Deliverables and timeline:

Monthly progress reports on the progress in delivering the outputs related to the work assignment.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability, Communication, Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, communication, film, social sciences or related field.

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in communication and information at the international level in education.

Experience in communicating project implementation actions and results in a Multilanguage context.

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data.

Ability to implement communications and publications strategies.

Excellent coordination and negotiation skills.

Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies.

Sharing knowledge across the organization.

Knowledge of UNESCO/UN rules and procedure.

High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English and French.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Work Experience

Experience implementing activities related to OER and UNESCO Normative Instruments.

Work experience in the establishment and maintenance of electronic collaborative working spaces.

Languages

Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish will be an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should complete the on-line application and provide the required information.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice.

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