Avis de recrutement : UNESCO recrute un Chargé de projet adjoint basé à Paris en France.

 

 

 

 

 

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences (SC/EES) and under the specific supervision of the Chief of Section MAB Research and Policy: Ecology and Biodiversity (SC/EES/ESP), the incumbent shall provide support to the Chief of Section working on the implementation of the activities related to the MAB biodiversity extra-budgetary projects.

The incumbent shall in particular be required to perform the following duties:

Long Description

  • Provide support for the preparation and implementation of biodiversity project activities in the concerned countries and at Headquarters.
  • Strengthen the MAB Programme’s role as a science-policy interface and contribute to positioning the MAB Programme and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves as relevant stakeholders in the international biodiversity agenda.
  • Contribute to the preparation of capacity-building workshops, training material and data collection in coordination with UNESCO offices and in partnership with relevant international scientific partners, in particular in relation with and in favor of youth networks and representatives.
  • Support the development of intergenerational scientific dialogue and exchanges within the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, in collaboration with major global youth networks.
  • Provide political and logistical support for the implementation and monitoring of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Joint Programme of Work on the Linkages between Biological and Cultural Diversity within the WNBR and by/with its Youth Networks.
  • Set up, maintain and upgrade outreach and communication tools in cooperation with the responsible officer at SC/EES for the CBD processes and other international frameworks related to biodiversity, including the production of key publications and documents related to the biosphere reserves.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of ecological and/or environmental sciences or a related field, ideally with a background in natural science and/or political science.

Work Experience

  • At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of ecological and/or environmental sciences or a related field, ideally with a background in natural science and/or political science of which preferably one (1) year acquired at the international level (i.e. within an United Nations agency, programme and/or an international organization).

Skills and competencies

  • Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent drafting skills with ability to produce high quality reports and papers on scientific, technical, and strategic issues.
  • High level of autonomy.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Integrity, reliability and sense of commitment in the execution of duties.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, capacity to build and maintain partnerships.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment in diverse teams.

Languages

  • Excellent knowledge (written/Spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other.

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 06-JUL-2023

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