OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Affiliated personnel

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 23- MAR-2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Communication and Information Sector’s mission is to promote freedom of expression, media development and media literate societies, and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage. (The role of this position does not include responsibility for UNESCO's wider external communications, which is managed by the Division for Communications and Public Engagement.).

In line with UNESCO’s Major Programme V (Communication and Information), the Individual Consultant shall provide assistance on projects related to the Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion Section in the Communication and Information Sector’s work on Open Educational Resources. (OER)

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, the Director of the Division for Digital Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation (CI/DPT) and the Chief of Section for Universal Access to Information and Digital Inclusion (CI/DPT/UAI) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist responsible for OER and Digital Inclusion, the individual consultnat will :

Long Description

1. Support UNESCO’s capacity-building and policy initiatives for the implementation of the 2019 Recommendation on OER:

a) Support the organization of at least 5 regional information meetings on the 2nd Consultation on the OER Recommendation with National Commissions and regional bodies: Coordinate logistics, prepare briefing materials, liaise with UNESCO Field Offices and regional stakeholders, support documentation of outcomes, and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.

b) Support the preparation and launch of communication materials on OER with regional and inter-regional partners: Coordinate with various organizations on the development and dissemination of awareness-raising and advocacy materials, including videos, publications, and other communication products.

c) Support the development and dissemination of capacity-building toolkits: Assist in consolidating existing materials (such as explainer videos, issue briefs, and implementation guidelines for the 2019 Recommendation) into comprehensive toolkits for capacity-building purposes, ensuring these resources are accessible and ready for use in various training contexts.

d) Support the development of awareness-raising content: Assist in the conceptualization and coordination of human interest stories and case studies on Open Solutions, including potential documentation of OER in emergency situations and other relevant contexts.

e) Provide follow-up support for communication projects: Ensure effective implementation and quality control of externally contracted communication deliverables, including coordination with service providers and monitoring of project milestones.

2. Support the strengthing of international collabortion through the IGF/UNESCO OER Dynamic Coalition and regional engagement :

a) Organize at least 2 training sessions on the Dubai Declaration, OER, and Open Solutions: Develop training materials, coordinate with regional experts and stakeholders, facilitate sessions, and document outcomes and best practices.

b) Support the continuation and expansion of online collaborative activities through the UNESCO OER Dynamic Coalition Portal: Coordinate content development, community engagement, and facilitate knowledge-sharing among stakeholders.

3. Support overall programme implementation

a) Undertake other specific duties as instructed by the Supervisor on UNESCO’s OER and Digital Inclusion activities including drafting and editing of information material, concept notes, speeches, correspondence, briefings, project proposals, policy guidelines, agreements and other documents related to the implementation of the projects and in the areas relating to OER.

b) Ensuring visibility of activities, through drafting articles, newsletters, supporting the development of awareness-raising campaigns.

Deliverables and timeline

• Monthly progress reports on the progress in delivering the outputs related to the work assignment.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, communication, social sciences or a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience at the international level in education and/or communication and information and/or a related field.
• Experience in communicating project implementation actions and results in a multilanguage context.

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, excellent writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data to compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats.

• Ability to implement communications and publications strategies.

• Advocates effectively.

• Excellent coordination and negotiation skills.

• Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies.

• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

• Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing.

• Demonstrated ability to use office equipment with computer literacy in graphic design, publication design, multimedia products development, web design, web content, etc.

• Knowledge of UNESCO/UN rules and procedure.

• High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment and team spirit.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English and very good knowledge of French.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

• Experience implementing activities related to OER and UNESCO Normative Instruments.
• Work experience in the establishment and maintenance of electronic collaborative working spaces for the implementation of activities in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Experience working on activities related to technologies and learning in the UNESCO and/or UN Context.
• Experience working with UNESCO Field Units.
• Experience in coordinating regional capacity-building initiatives and training programmes.
  
  

Languages

• Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish will be an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should complete the on-line application and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information.

Part 1: Technical Proposal:

• A letter indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment.

• A personal CV

• List of relevant publications, if any. Provide link or URL to view online.

Part 2: Financial Proposal:

• A competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in USD (or EUR) and expressed on a monthly basis (with maximum amount 4500 EUR monthly)

Additional Information:

• The selected candidate canwork in a hybrid manner.

• Contract duration is for a period of 11 months.

• Estimated contract start date 26 March 2025.

ASSESSMENT

• Only applications providing the information requested under application procedure will be considered.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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