Director of Liaison Office and UNESCO Representative to the European Union
OVERVIEW
Post Number : 1BEPAX0001RP
Grade : D-1
Parent Sector : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)
Duty Station: Brussels
Job Family: External Relations
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-MAY-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Director-General, the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), in close consultation with all the Assistant Directors-General, the Director of Brussels Liaison Office will act as UNESCO Representative to the European Union and other partners in Brussels and will maintain close contacts with senior staff or representatives to the European Commission and other partners, to ensure ongoing consultation in areas of mutual interest and effective representation and advocacy of UNESCO's programme goals and priorities.
The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring developments in Brussels that have political implications for the Organization, build synergies within the European Union institutions and other partners, promote UNESCO’s mandate and strategic priorities within institutions and partners based in Brussels, contributing to enlarging strategic partnerships, reporting to and advising the Director-General.
This will include providing intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in planning and implementing the Office’s activities through the early identification of issues and events of relevance to UNESCO, and liaising with relevant Programme Sectors and Central services at Headquarters.
The incumbent will ensure the effective and efficient management of the Office’s human resources, administration and operations, in line with the Organization’s policies and procedures, including effective internal controls.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)Making quality decisions (M)Driving and managing change (M)Building partnerships (M)Leading and empowering others (M)Strategic thinking (M)Managing performance (M)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work Experience
Long Description
Skills & Competencies
Languages
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work experience
Skills & Competencies
Languages
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 162 639 US $.