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Post Number : CPE 020

Grade : G-4

Parent Sector : Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Public Information

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 24-MAR-2025

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director for Communications and Public Engagement (DIR/CPE) and the direct supervision of the Associate Coordination Officer, the incumbent will provide a full range of office and administrative support as well as some technical assistance to the supervisor for the benefit of the Division as a whole, and will ensure clearing of requests and actions addressed to the Division.

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UNESCO Offers Exciting Assistant Job Opportunity for 2025 – Apply Today!

In particular, the incumbent will :

SECRETARIAL SUPPORT TO THE DIVISION (in liaison with the different Units of the Division, Central Services and Programme Sectors)

  • Manage DIR/CPE’s agenda, missions, briefing materials for official trips or meetings.
  • Draft routine correspondence (memos, letters…). Follow up on established deadlines and ensure timely submissions by staff of reports, correspondence and other documents. reviewing all outgoing correspondence and official documents for style, language accuracy as well as conformance with established guidelines and procedures.
  • Prepare informal translations of documents.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Completed secondary, technical or vocational education.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in secretarial, administrative and/or programme support services or related fields.
  • Experience in monitoring budgets and expenses.
  • Proven experience in the field of communication, design, branding or related fields.

Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to work as part of a team, to take initiative and to provide quality and timely support and services.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to draft correspondence, review and translate documents.
  • Good organisational and coordination skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
  • Discretion and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with people of different cultural backgrounds.
  • Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel. PowerPoint, etc.) and database packages.
  • Strong interest and basic skills in the field of public communication and corporate branding, design or related fields.

Languages

  • Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Certificate and/or training in administrative support, accounting, communication or any other related area.

Work Experience

  • Relevant experience in similar functions in an international organization/institution.

Languages

  • Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish). 

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 39 422 Euros.

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Kneelzet Christopher is a dedicated Chief Blogger at Campus Lifestyle NGO, a platform committed to connecting students and young professionals with career opportunities in the global development sector. With a strong background in Administration from the University of Zimbabwe, she combines her expertise in organizational management with a passion for youth empowerment. Kneelzet is deeply committed to helping students navigate the job market by providing valuable insights, career advice, and curated job opportunities from reputable organizations, including the United Nations (UN) and NGOs. Through her work at Campus Lifestyle, she plays a crucial role in ensuring that young professionals have access to meaningful employment that aligns with their skills and aspirations.

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