Background (UNESCO)
UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, and communication.
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Reporting Line:
- Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT)
- General supervision of the Chief of the Executive Office (Chief/EO)
- Direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Communication and Global Monitoring Unit (CLT/EO/CGM)
- Close coordination with Secretariats of the Culture Conventions
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordination of Logistical Organization
- Develop a biennial calendar of statutory meetings and events, ensuring compliance with convention requirements.
- Ensure adherence to UNESCO regulations and procedures for meetings (HQ & field).
- Manage interpretation services for multilingual statutory meetings.
- Oversee administrative preparations, including participant registration and documentation.
2. Statutory Documents Planning & Translation
- Coordinate the production and dispatch of working documents.
- Supervise the preparation of invitation letters and ensure timely distribution.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and contracts for related services.
3. Organization of Statutory Meetings & Events
- At HQ: Ensure compliance with regulations, oversee administrative processes, and contribute to reporting.
- Outside HQ: Conduct preparatory missions, advise on Host Country Agreements, and liaise with national authorities.
- Special Events: Supervise logistics, material distribution, and support staff.
4. Team Guidance & Workflow Management
- Provide guidance to support staff and team members.
- Assist in work planning, scheduling, and document tracking.
- Advise Culture Convention Secretariats and specialists on meeting organization.
- Offer feedback for continuous process improvement.
Competencies (UNESCO Core Values)
- Accountability (C)
- Communication (C)
- Innovation (C)
- Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement (C)
- Planning & Organizing (C)
- Results Focus (C)
- Teamwork (C)
- Professionalism (C)
Required Qualifications
Education
- Completed secondary, technical, or vocational school.
Work Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in programme assistance, logistics, event/administrative support
Key Objectives
- Education
- Advance quality education for all.
- Support lifelong learning and inclusive policies.
- Science
- Protect biodiversity and ecosystems.
- Address emerging challenges like artificial intelligence and climate change.
- Culture
- Safeguard cultural and natural heritage (e.g., World Heritage Sites).
- Promote intercultural dialogue and creativity.
- Communication & Information
- Ensure access to reliable information.
- Combat disinformation and hate speech.
- Advocate for freedom of expression and press freedom.
Global Impact
- Works with 194 Member States to implement programs.
- Builds inclusive, just, and peaceful knowledge societies.
- Protects human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Strategic Vision
- Foster a culture of peace.
- Eradicate poverty through sustainable development.
- Strengthen international cooperation in education, science, and culture.
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About UNESCO
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized UN agency established in 1945 to promote global peace through international collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO works to ensure access to quality education, protect cultural and natural heritage through initiatives like the World Heritage Sites program, advance scientific research (e.g., climate change and biodiversity), and defend freedom of expression.
It also safeguards intangible cultural traditions and historical documents while addressing modern challenges like digital inequality. Despite its mission, UNESCO faces controversies, including political disputes over heritage designations and fluctuating membership, such as the U.S. withdrawal in 2018 and return in 2023. Overall, UNESCO plays a vital role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and sustainable development worldwide.
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