5/11/2012 05/11/2012 Ref.: CL/4001 Subject: Director (D-1) UNESCO Liaison Office in Geneva and UNESCO Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva 1CHBFC0001RP Sir/Madam, I wish to inform you that I have decided to advertise the post of Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office in Geneva (Switzerland) and UNESCO Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva. I enclose herewith information on the duties to be entrusted to the selected candidate, as well as the required qualifications, experience and competencies. As you know, the Secretariat accords great importance to geographical distribution and gender, especially at the senior level. I should be grateful, therefore, if you would assist me in achieving a more balanced geographical distribution, as well as an equitable representation of women, by encouraging appropriate and qualified candidates to apply. I cannot overemphasize the importance I attach to having an outstanding candidate to fill this post and count on your cooperation to achieve this goal through the dissemination of the vacancy announcement to nationals of your country using the channels you consider most appropriate. Candidates who wish to be considered for this post are strongly encouraged to apply online, via the UNESCO website at https://careers.unesco.org, as soon as possible and well before the closing date. It is important to note that all applications must be completed by 5 January 2013 at the latest, and must quote post number: 1CHBFC0001RP. Candidates without easy access to the Internet may, exceptionally, send their application by regular post to the following address: Chief Staffing, Benefits and Learning Section (HRM/SBL) Bureau of Human Resources Management UNESCO, 7 place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP France. 7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP, France Tél. : +33 (0)1 45 68 10 00 Fax : +33 (0)1 45 68 55 55 To Ministers responsible for relations with UNESCO www.unesco.org
CL/4001 page 2 It is important that all applications, including those sent by mail, meet the established deadline, and that they reach UNESCO prior to the closing date. Each candidate s application should contain a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of persons from whom professional references may be obtained. The curriculum vitae may be submitted in English or French, preferably on the official UNESCO curriculum vitae form, and should include the following information: date and place of birth; present nationality; gender; university education; present and previous posts held; fields of specialization; publications; knowledge of languages, in particular the degree of ability to write, speak and understand the required languages, as indicated in the attached Vacancy Notice. Accept, Sir/Madam, the assurances of my highest consideration. Encs: 2 Irina Bokova Director-General cc: National Commissions for UNESCO Permanent Delegations to UNESCO
CL/4001 page 3 Title: Domain: Post Number: Grade: D-1 Organizational Unit: Primary Location: Recruitment open to: Type of contract: DIRECTOR OF LIAISON OFFICE AND UNESCO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN GENEVA Field Operations Coordination Management 1CHBFC0001RP UNESCO Liaison Office in Geneva Geneva, Switzerland Internal and external candidates Fixed-Term Annual salary: US $188,594 Deadline (midnight, Paris time): 5 January 2013 OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the overall authority of the Director-General and the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Office of the Director-General (DIR/ODG) as regards liaison and representational functions and the Director of the Bureau of Field Coordination (DIR/BFC) as regards management and administration, in close consultation with the Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Public Information (ADG/ERI) for United Nations matters, as well as with all Assistant Directors-General (ADGs), the Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office in Geneva will act as UNESCO Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva and maintain close contacts with the senior staff or representatives to the United Nations, secretariats of United Nations Programmes and Funds, as well as the other specialized agencies in Geneva. The incumbent will also liaise with international institutions maintaining official relations with UNESCO in Geneva. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring developments in Geneva that have political implications for the Organization, reporting and advising the Director-General. Thereon the incumbent also will be responsible for planning and organizing UNESCO s involvement in debates of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), when held in Geneva, the United Nations Programmes and Funds, the United Nations Development Group (UNDG), as well as any ad hoc committee or working group covering issues in which UNESCO is concerned. This will include providing intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in planning and implementing the Office s activities by early identification of issues and events of relevance to UNESCO and through liaison with the Programme Sectors and Central Services concerned 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION University degree in one of UNESCO's fields of competence or in a discipline with relevance to international relations. WORK EXPERIENCE At least ten (10) years of progressive professional experience at the appropriate management level within the United Nations system, other international, national or private sector institutions, including a wide experience in diplomatic work or development issues related to UNESCO s areas of competence, in association with national and international organizations. UNESCO is committed to promoting geographical distribution and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as nationals from non- and under-represented Member States. Persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
CL/4001 page 4 SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Commitment to the Organization s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities. Proven skills in administration and the management of financial and human resources. Sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to take initiative and maintain effective working relationships with partners of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing. Basic computer skills. LANGUAGES Working knowledge with excellent drafting skills in one of the working languages (English or French). A good knowledge of the second one is strongly desirable. Language training will be mandatory in order to acquire the required level of the second working language in a reasonable timeframe. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Courses/degree in a management related field would be an asset. WORK EXPERIENCE Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy. Experience in advocacy, resources and partnerships mobilization. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Institutional leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness. Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer extensive programmes, financial resources and exercise appropriate supervision and control. Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multicultural environment, motivate teams in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, and exercise supervision and control, and ensure continuous training and development of staff. Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks. Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners and demonstrated partnership development and fundraising experience. Organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, as well as implementing them effectively and in devising implementation plans. LANGUAGES Knowledge of other United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset. BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS UNESCO s salaries are calculated in United States dollars. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details can be found on the ICSC website. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization. A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.
CL/4001 page 5 of Member States in posts subject to geographical distribution as at 1 September 2012 above range within range below range Nil Algeria Argentina Belgium Benin Bulgaria Burundi Cameroon Canada Congo Côte d Ivoire Denmark Ethiopia Finland France Ireland Italy Jordan Lebanon Mali Morocco Nepal Niger Romania Senegal South Africa Spain Tunisia Afghanistan Albania Australia Austria Belarus Bhutan Botswana Burkina Faso Cambodia Chile Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic People s Republic of Korea Democratic Republic of the Congo Ecuador Egypt Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guinea Honduras India Israel Jamaica Japan Kenya Lao People s Democratic Republic Latvia Lithuania Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Mongolia Mozambique Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Armenia Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belize Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Cape Verde Chad China Cook Islands Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Eritrea Estonia Fiji Gabon Grenada Guinea-Bissau Hungary Indonesia Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iraq Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Libya Malta Monaco Myanmar Namibia Oman Palestine Panama Papua New Guinea Portugal Qatar Rwanda San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Serbia Somalia Angola Azerbaijan Brunei Darussalam Central African Republic El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Guatemala Guyana Haiti Iceland Kiribati Kuwait Lesotho Liberia Luxembourg Marshall Islands Micronesia (Federated States of) Montenegro Nauru Niue Palau Paraguay Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa Singapore Slovenia Solomon Islands South Sudan Suriname Tajikistan Timor-Leste Tonga Tuvalu United Arab Emirates United Republic of Tanzania Vanuatu Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
CL/4001 page 6 above range within range below range Nil Nigeria Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Republic of Korea Republic of Moldova Russian Federation Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Seychelles Sierra Leone Slovakia Sudan Syrian Arab Republic The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Togo Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Uruguay Uzbekistan Zimbabwe Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Turkmenistan United States of America Viet Nam Yemen Zambia