Title of post: Focal Point Communications
Deadline for application: 13 August 2012
Duration of appointment: Until 31 December 2012 with the possibility of extension
Starting date: As soon as possible
Payment: The salary for this local post is based on TVöD salary group 11

Background

The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre assists UNESCO Member States to achieve high quality, relevant, lifelong and cost effective technical and vocational education and training for all. Its aim is to maximise learner’s prospects in the labour market. It creates synergies with UNESCO Headquarters, UNESCO Institutes/Centres and Field Offices; and works in close partnership with other international and national agencies in the field of technical and vocational education and training. The Centre is the main hub of the international UNEVOC Network made up of centres in UNESCO Member States.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre and in collaboration with relevant officers, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

Communication & Online Services

Conceptualize, develop and implement the various UNEVOC online services, including:

• monitoring, coordinating, editing and updating of the UNEVOC Webpages, including translation of online content, preparation and editing of news items, features and events, including multimedia productions;
• ensuring the provision of UNESCO-UNEVOC content in various languages and for users with limited access to the internet;
• administering and expanding UNESCO-UNEVOC’s Knowledge Management Centre and facilitating access to the resources through UNESCO-UNEVOC online services;
• moderating and facilitating the UNEVOC email-based e-Forum community, including providing guidance to e-Forum members;
• Working in close collaboration with the IT Focal Point on matters related to further development of various UNEVOC online services, including the UNEVOC website, TVETipedia, UNEVOC Network portal, e-Forum, and TVET online database.

Develop, coordinate and produce, in close collaboration with the Focal Point for Publications, information materials including annual/biennial reports, newsletters, brochures/flyers and multimedia products.

Assist in developing further the UNEVOC communication strategy, and formulating new initiatives in the area of online services, with special view to the effective utilization of new social media.

Reporting and monitoring of online trends in TVET in the light of the UNESCO-UNEVOC repositioning and the development of the UNEVOC online services.

Collect information on specific and relevant TVET issues and events, making available information, publications and promotional materials worldwide through UNESCO-UNEVOC online services.

Coordinate activities and approaches to further the promotion and visibility of the work of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre.

Organize, in close collaboration with the Focal Point for Publications, UNEVOC’s presence at public events.

Programme Activities

Conceptualize and coordinate programme activities in TVET and backstop the Head of Office in reviewing and evaluating project proposals of thematic nature as they relate to UNESCO’s priorities in education (EFA, ESD, etc.) and the demands of Member States, for example in the area of TVET and Entrepreneurship Education.

Communicate and liaise with partners at various levels to implement collaborative activities.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Education

• Postgraduate Degree in an area related to Communications/Social Sciences/TVET

Experience

• At least one year experience in Communications, preferably in an international environment.
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment; sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Substantive experience in UNEVOC or related matters and with TVET in general

Skills

• Very strong written communication skills
• Very good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to cooperate within an international team.
• Computer literate with knowledge of multimedia tools
• Strong research skills
• Excellent attention to detail (process observation, project tracking, spelling, grammar, punctuation)

Languages

• Excellent command of written and spoken English is compulsory.
• Basic knowledge of German or any other UN language is an asset

Payment

The salary for this local post is based on TVöD salary group 11. Additionally local social security arrangements will apply for this position. UNESCO-UNEVOC salaries are exempt from local taxation.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates whose qualifications and experience meet the requirements for the position should fill out a P11 form and submit a motivation letter by 13 August 2012 to apply.cs(at)unevoc.unesco.org

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, however, only candidates under serious consideration and contacted for an interview will receive written notice of the final outcome of the selection process.

Please note:

• All travel, interview and relocation costs incurred to take up an appointment at the UNESCO-UNEVOC international centre in Bonn are at the expense of the applicant.
• It is the candidate’s own responsibility to obtain a work visa if required.
• UNESCO is a non-smoking organization.

Documents

Vacancy announcement

P11 Form