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date titre
25/11/09
referral award  not applied
  Assistant Programme Specialist
UNESCO
Paris

Assistant Programme Specialist
Under the authority of the Assistant Director General for Social and Human Sciences Sector and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section for Youth, Sport & Physical Education, the incumbent shall:
Assist in the implementation of the SHS Global Strategy on Youth and the SHS Strategy on African Youth on the HQ and field levels, maintaining direct contacts with the UNESCO sectors and with Field Offices. S/he will identify the synergies between the Youth Strategy and the SHS Strategy on Sport and Physical Education. The incumbent will follow up on the establishment of a global network of researchers to implement the Section's research agenda.
Assist in the organisation of the UNESCO Youth Forum, drafting key background documents, following up with the external researchers and experts, developing the agenda and the procedures of the Forum, and preparing of participants, as well as following up on the Forum's recommendations with Member States, National Commissions and youth organisations and networks.
Contribute to the work of the Sector, Division, and Section by preparing:
- texts of the sub-programme for official documents;
- comments and briefings for the Executive Board and the General Conference;
- briefings for the Director-General and heads of the Sector, Division and Section.

Support the implementation of regular and extra-budgetary projects by:
- identifying, preparing, appraising and executing projects;
- identifying and selecting experts and contracting consultants;
- collaborating with other Sections/Division in implementing, reviewing and evaluating projects.
- contributing to UN interagency cooperation and promoting the Section's strategies.

Set up a data base of youth organisations and strengthen a global network of youth organisations that will act as the interface between UNESCO and youth in order to implement the Section's strategic orientation and promote the objective of the Youth Forum.
Qualifications: DESS, DEA, Bac + 5
Expérience: 5 ans +
Langues: Français : Courant
Anglais : Courant
Type d’emploi: déterminé
Rémunération: 40`000 - 60`000 (Annual salary) EUR
Type de permis: Union Européenne
Région: Paris
Advanced University degree (Master or equivalent) in social or human sciences with good knowledge of issues relating to youth participation, governance, public policies and citizenship.
At least 2 to 4 years of working experience, preferably combining experience in professional and research environments, both at national and international levels, and within the UN system.
Experience in programme implementation and in organisation and facilitation of youth events.
Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills. High degree of personal initiative. Ability for networking and for working with and motivating teams. Good research and writing skills.
Good IT skills. Practical knowledge and skills in databases and portal updating would be an advantage.
Excellent knowledge of English or French. Knowledge of both working languages is an asset. Excellent drafting skills in English.

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