Title: Programme Specialist
Domain: Natural
Sciences
Post Number: 6KESC
0011RP
Grade: P-3
Organizational Unit: Field Offices
Primary Location: KE-Nairobi
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Salary: 75,683
USD
The incumbent will work within the
frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (C/4), the Programme and Budget
(C/5) and global developments plans such as Agenda 2030.
S/He will also participate in joint
programming exercises within the framework of the UN Reform and ‘Delivering As
One’, such as Common Country Assessments/United Nations Development Assistance
Frameworks (CCA/UNDAF).
In particular, s/he will be expected to perform the following
essential tasks:
·
Contribute to the design, planning,
implementation and monitoring of the programme and activities related to
UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector funded under Regular and Extra Budgetary
resources, in the area of UNESCO’s STI (Science, Technology and Innovation) and
related initiatives, policy research and sector studies.
·
Participate in the building of human
and institutional capacities in science, technology and innovation institutions
and programmes in the region;
·
Provide advisory services, technical
assistance, plan, execute and evaluate activities for UNESCO’s programmes for
the advancement of women and youth in STI in the Member States in the region;
·
Maintain close contacts with the concerned
(sub-)regional/national/local authorities and contribute to the development of
national science policies. In this context, maintain and ensure relations with
science and technology institutions and relevant intergovernmental and
non-governmental organizations.
·
Support the development and
implementation of science related programmes and activities in partnership with
the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the East African
Community (EAC).
·
Establish, develop and maintain
cooperative links with National Commissions, science-related Government
Ministries, Departments and Agencies, tertiary education and research and
development (R&D) institutions;
·
Identify, design and implement
extrabudgetary projects to reinforce the office’s Regular Programme and
contribute to resource mobilization in support of interdisciplinary programme
activities in STI for the implementation of national and/or regional strategies
for sustainable development in the Eastern Africa region.
Required Qualifications
Education
·
Advanced university degree (Master’s
or equivalent) in the field of science policy, science governance,
international development or in another natural sciences
fields.
·
A first-level university degree in
combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted
in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
·
Minimum 4 years of relevant
professional experience in the field of sciences such as Science, Technology
and Innovation (STI) of which at least 2 years acquired at regional and/or
international level.
·
Proven experience in the field of
sciences coordination, programme management and in designing and implementing
programmes/projects, as well as demonstrated expertise in science policy.
Skills/Competencies
·
Good analytical, organizational and
project management skills.
·
Excellent coordination and
interpersonal skills.
·
Capacity to build and maintain
effective working relations with national/local authorities, relevant
institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
·
Proven ability to communicate and
negotiate effectively and persuasively (orally and in writing) with various
stakeholders at all levels, within and outside of the Organization.
·
Knowledge of resource mobilization
mechanisms.
·
Ability to work effectively in a team
and to function within a multicultural environment.
·
Solid IT skills including knowledge
of office software.
Languages: Excellent
knowledge (written and spoken) of English and good knowledge of French.
Desirable Qualifications
Work Experience
·
Professional experience in the UN
System or other international development organization(s).
·
Working experience within
intergovernmental organizations and within government in the area of Science,
Technology and Innovation (STI) in different regions of the world, particularly
in Africa.
·
Demonstrated experience in
establishing and maintaining professional networks.
·
Experience in promoting South-South
cooperation in science policy and capacity building at the national and
regional level.
·
Relevant experience or training in
sustainable development linked with 2030 Global Agenda.
Skills / Competencies
·
Good knowledge of UNESCO’s work in
the field and familiarity with activities of the Natural Sciences Sector.
·
Familiarity with the work and general
functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations System.
·
Knowledge of the geopolitical context
of the region.
How to Apply
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Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : November 17, 2016
