Country: Qatar
Closing date: 06 Aug 2017
Post title: Programme Assistant-Science Organization Unit: UNESCO Doha Office Duty Station: Doha, Qatar Contact Type: Service Contract (SB3/Peg3) Duration: One Year (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of budget) Date of Issue: 23 July 2017 Date of Closing: 6 August 2017 (Midnight, Doha time)
Context and Background
The UNESCO Doha Office works to advance and promote science in the interests of peace, sustainable development, human security and well-being, in close collaboration with its Cluster Member States and a wide variety of partners.
Specifically, the UNESCO Doha Office is focusing its efforts towards strengthening science, technology and innovation (STI) policies, the science-policy interface, and engagement with civil society, as well as on promoting international scientific cooperation on critical challenges to sustainable development.
Tasks and Expected Outputs
Under the overall authority and direct supervision of the Director of the Office, as well as and in close cooperation with Science Programme Divisions at UNESCO HQ and Science Programme colleagues in the Arab Region, the incumbent will serve as Programme Assistant- Science for Natural Sciences in the UNESCO Doha Office. To this end, the incumbent will identify needs, develop, plan, organize, implement, monitor, evaluate and provide technical support for UNESCO’s projects and activities in the fields of Natural Sciences.
In particular, s/he will be expected to perform the following responsibilities:
□Support GCC Member States in the advancement activities in the field of Science & Technology,Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Education for Sustainable Development, and ScienceEducation. To this end, assist the Director of the office in the preparation, development, andimplementation of science related programmes and activities, which include projectconceptualization, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
□Specifically assist in the establishment of a GCC Regional MAB Network as well as promote UNESCO’sMan and Biosphere Programme (MAB) among Regional Member States and provide support toMember States in the preparation of nomination dossiers.
□Provide programme and project support including technical and financial backstopping, and followup activities, pertinent to the Office in the areas of the Natural Sciences.
□Contribute to identify fund mobilization opportunities for the implementation of Science programmes.Specifically, engage with potential donors to identify and secure funding for the implementation ofNatural Science related activities.
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□ Assist in preparing and coordinating Science Programme capacity building activities, including organization of training workshops, field visit and seminars.
□ Identify technical consultants required for projects; as well as assessing and following-up of consultant activities.
□ Prepare periodic reports and documents on project activities; contribute to the website of the office and other relevant awareness raising materials.
□ Participate when and as required in the work of UN inter-agency working groups on Science and ensure cooperation with UNESCO's major partners.
□ Assist in the preparation of science sector workplans for the office and maintain a follow-up system on programme work and implementation. Assist in SISTER programming and monitoring.
□ Ensure regular coordination with the Science Sector at UNESCO HQ and other UNESCO offices and institutes, as well as other UN sister agencies and NATCOMs to strengthen project outputs and build synergies with other UNESCO programmes and activities.
□ Assist other activities of the UNESCO Office in Doha assigned by the supervisor as and when required.
Required qualifications
Education
□ University degree (BA or equivalent) preferably in the field of Environmental and Natural Science with 4 years of relevant qualifying work experience. Advanced university degree in the relevant field in combination with at least three years of relevant qualifying experience might be accepted.
Work experience
□ Proven experience in the field of sciences coordination, programme management and in designing and implementing programmes/projects, as well as demonstrated expertise in Natural Sciences.
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 multi-cultural environment.
□ Solid IT skills including knowledge of office software.
Languages
□ Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English with preferred also written and spoken Arabic.
Condition of Employment:
UNESCO Salaries in Doha paid in Qatari Riyals; the annual remuneration for the post is QAR 234,050.00. UNESCO Service Contract benefits includes 30 days of annual leave as well as a contribution to pension scheme and health insurance upon proof of inscription.
How to apply:
Interested candidates with desired qualifications and skills should submit their letter of interest and CV using UNESCO CV standard form (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/doha/about-this-office/vacancies/) in English to the address of 66, Lusail Street-West Bay, PO Box 3945, Doha or to ao.doha@unesco.org
Or by Fax: +974 44113015. Please clearly indicate the post title in the subject of your application.
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