Parent Sector : Field Office
Duty Station: Cairo
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Service Contract
Level : SB2 - G4
Duration of contract : 1 year, with possible extension depending on funds availability
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 10.04.2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Long Description

The incumbent is expected to carry out the following tasks:
Coordinate arrangements for project-related travel; Provide administrative and logistical support in organizing online and offline meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars, policy dialogues, and other project-related events; Provide interpretation support during meetings when necessary; provide translation support (English to Arabic and vice-versa) on communications and other documents as requested;

Long Description

Support the drafting of project concept notes, proposals, briefing notes, meeting minutes, reports, infographics presentations, press releases, web articles and social media posts; Support the development of information and advocacy materials; Assist with the preparation and execution of procurement plans; Assist in performing market research; Request proposals and quotations from contractors and vendors; Support the preparation of procurement documents, contracts and related amendments, and communications related to procurement;

Long Description

Support the monitoring of the delivery of goods and services, assisting the National Project Officer in following up with contractors to guarantee the smooth implementation of project activities; Prepare and process payment requests; Contribute to the budget monitoring of the project; Provide assistance in the routine liaison with the donor and key national stakeholders of the project; Maintain up-to-date project files and records and other supporting documentation; Perform any other tasks as assigned by the management.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Good organizational, coordination and interpersonal skills Solid written and oral communication skills, including an ability to prepare and present information concisely Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities to provide quality and timely support and services; capacity to work effectively under pressure Discretion, good sense of judgement and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with people of different cultural backgrounds Ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment. Strong IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Post-secondary courses/certificates/degrees in administration and/or project management

Work Experience

Work experience in the UN System or International Organization
Experience in working with Government counterparts and education stakeholders
Experience in implementing projects in the area of digital learning and innovation, and teacher development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in project management assistance and/or administrative tasks