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Associate Project Officer

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 4KHSC 0002PA

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station: Phnom Penh

Job Family: Natural Sciences

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 10-JAN-2022

 

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

 

Duration of contract: initially 1 year, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the  direct supervision of the  Head  of Office in UNESCO Phnom  Penh  Office, in consultation with UNESCO Regional  Bureaus  and  the  Natural  Sciences  Sector,  specifically  the  Division of Earth  Sciences and  relevant  sectors at  HQ, and  in  coordination  with  the  Cambodia Programme for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in the Fisheries Sector project's (CAPFISH-Capture  project) Chief  Technical Advisor (CTA), the  incumbent will provide coordination, technical assistance and  management support for  implementation   of  the   UNESCO Phnom   Penh   Office’s   Extrabudgetary  project   on  “Tonle   Sap Biosphere Reserve”.

Long Description

In particular the incumbent will:

  • Support  the  overall  management of the  project,  including  facilitating  timely  implementation  of project   activities,  preparing  project   work-plans,  progress  reports,  and   budgetary  financial reporting.  Prepare project   procurement, and  visibility  communication  strategies. 
  • Coordinate with donors,  EU and FAO, to fulfill reporting requirements in a timely manner.
  • Provide  technical  assistance  for  coordination  and   management  of  the   high-level  Tonle  Sap Biosphere Reserve  Coordinating Committee TSBR-CC. Support  smooth  functioning of the secretariat  of the  high-level  TSBR-CC,  including  effective  relationship  and  data-management for the TSBR’s activities.

Long Description

  • Liaise  with  national  partners, UNESCO’s  regional  and  global  teams, development  partners, and relevant stakeholders, to provide assistance in determining project  progress, identifying barriers, and supporting timely implementation of project  activities.
  •  Support   in   identifying   experts  and   partners,  including   preparing   Terms   of  Reference  and providing technical assistance for subject-expert missions, assessments and studies.
  • Manage   and   conduct   field-level  missions,  in  consultation  with  subject-experts,  officials,  and relevant project  partners to undertake assessments, establish baselines and provide technical assistance for improving management of the lake.

Long Description

  • Maintain   and    strengthen   strategic   partnerships,   including   with   academic   institutes   and universities, with stakeholders working at the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve,  to support better coordination of activities at the lake, and promote environmental conservation and sustainable development, in line with UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere MAB frameworks.
  • Organize  and  coordinate  workshops, conferences and  consultative  meetings,  to  connect TSBR with  the  global  MAB frameworks, facilitate  knowledge  exchange, promote awareness about  the TSBR, and strengthen consultative process for implementation of TSBR management plans.

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)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

  • Advanced  university  degree  (Master’s  or  equivalent)  in  the   relevant  field  such as  natural resource management, environmental studies, development economics, public policy or related a social sciences field.

 

Work Experience

  • Minimum  of 2 years of professional  experience  in  the  areas  of the  Natural  and  environmental sciences and in development economics, public policy.
  • Experience  in  project  management, notably in designing, planning, developing, monitoring and  implementing projects in the natural and environmental sciences, and/or disaster risk reduction and climate change.

 

Skills and competencies

  • Ability to work in a multicultural team  and environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal  and communication skills written and spoken.
  • Ability  to  maintain  partnerships  and  fundraising in  the  area  of  the  natural  and  environmental sciences, and/or climate change.
  • Strong  IT skills including knowledge of standard office software.

 

Languages

•  Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

  • University degree in natural resource management and/or  development studies or management.

 

Work Experience

  • Relevant  experience  working  in  a  coordination  role,  dealing  with  governments, development partners and engaging various stakeholders.
  • Experience working on natural resource management projects is desirable.
  • Experience acquired at the international level.

 

Skills and competencies

  •  Ability to coordinate projects in a complex environment.
  • Knowledge of UNESCO’s Natural Sciences programmes and global priorities.
  • Knowledge of the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and UN’s sustainable development frameworks.
  • Ability to interact with a wide range of high–level partners.
  • Good fund-raising and resource mobilization skills.

 

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.

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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