Strategic Projects Coordinator

OVERVIEW

Post Number : CPE/PA 002

Grade : P-3

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

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Public Information

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-SEP-2025

 

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

 

Duration of contract - 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

This position is located in the Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE), under the authority of the Director of the Division and the direct supervision of the Senior Communication Officer in charge of Strategic Planning and Priorities.

 

Following a decision by the Executive Board in October 2024, UNESCO has committed to a major investment in digital communication tools through its Strategic Corporate Investment Fund (CSI). 

 

The incumbent will ensure the smooth implementation of this roadmap and lead the delivery of these various high-impact strategic projects, including but not limited to the Digital Asset Management (DAM) strategy platform, the corporate editorial planning and publication workflow tool, the development of impact monitoring tools, digital interfaces for Member States and content translation tools.

 

In particular, the incumbent will:

Long Description

• Provide strategic and operational advice on the design, planning, and the execution of digital projects initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between the Director's office and internal/external stakeholders involved in digital projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and communication priorities.
• Monitor the development and implementation of strategic digital projects, platforms, and tools, to ensure smooth delivery, in line with agreed budget and timeline.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)Making quality decisions (M)Strategic thinking (M)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in communication, information technologies, digital transformation, international relations, or a related field.

 

Work Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination or project management, preferably in digital communications or information systems, of which preferably 2 years at international level.
• Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, including coordination of technical teams, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in digital platform development, UX/UI design, or the deployment of digital asset management tools.
• Proven track record of delivering large, cross-functional projects involving digital or technology platforms.
• Experience working on production systems, with knowledge of agile development methodologies, version control, and issue tracking tools.
• Extensive experience in client-facing roles and in managing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

 

Skills and Competencies

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to independently drive key phases of strategic projects while maintaining seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure strategic alignment and impact.
• Robust understanding of IT tools and systems, and their alignment with business processes supporting daily operations.
• Solid foundational knowledge of data manageme