Associate National Programme Officer (Communication and Information)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 5PSCI1000RP

Grade : NO-A

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Palestine, State of

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Fixed Term Field

Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 28-JUL-2025

 

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

    

(Only nationals of The State of Palestine may apply to this position)

 

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 vacant position does not include responsibility for UNESCO's wider external communications, which is managed by the Division for Communications and Public Engagement.)

 

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (ADG/CI), the close direct supervision and guidance of the Head of Office or a more senior staff if delegated by the Head of Office, and in close collaboration with and guidance from Professional CI Specialists in the Regional Bureau or Multisectoral Regional Office, the incumbent is responsible for providing support to the administrative and programme elements and components of Field Office projects, activities and initiatives. S/he will continually invest in professional learning in respect of programme development activities, project administration, trends and issues specific to the Field Office and broadening knowledge of other communication and information specialities and UNESCO Sectors represented in the Field Office and of relevance to the country served.

 

In particular, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

Long Description

Programme and Project Support:  

• Undertake research, preliminary analysis, and compile background information to assist with the development of projects and programmes reinforcing national capacities. 
• Coordinate the preparation of routine elements of new projects, options and proposals. 
• Draft project implementation and reporting schedules and prepare or generate tables, graphs, charts and other data and statistics for the preparation of reports, briefings, budget expenditure and other monitoring tools.
• Collect, review and verify project documents, actions and data in close collaboration with project staff.
• Check project documents and bring to the attention of the supervisor issues regarding consistency or completeness for follow up action with project staff or thematic teams.
• Monitor project activities against work plans and schedules, prepare descriptions of project progress and highlight gaps and bottlenecks. 
• Analyze specific project activities and propose alternative methods for project management, implementation and problem resolution. 
• Provide logistical and administrative support to meetings, consultations, events, network and partnership initiatives, projects and missions.
• Assist in facilitating working relationships and exchanges with national and other stakeholders.   

Long Description

Research and Knowledge Management:   

• Undertake specific research and analysis to produce well defined aspects or segments of work products expected from the work unit or Field Office including documents, reports, conventional and on-line publications, news releases, and social media and website content. 
• Update and maintain knowledge management systems to ensure adequate and accessible documentation, including all e