UNESCO Regional Advisor For Communication And Information Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNESCO Kenya looking for “Regional Advisor For Communication And Information“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced university degree may apply on or before 19th July 2021.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. It has 193 member states and 11 associate members, as well as partners in the nongovernmental, intergovernmental, and private sector. Headquartered at the World Heritage Centre in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices and 199 national commissions that facilitate its global mandate.
UNESCO Regional Advisor For Communication And Information Jobs 2021
The UNESCO has published a job vacancy announcement on 7th July 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Regional Advisor For Communication And Information to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
| Position | Regional Advisor For Communication And Information |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 19th July 2021 |
UNESCO Job Vacancy 2021
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 Department of Public Information.)
Position in Organization:
- Post Number: 6KECI 1000RP
- Grade : P-5
- Parent Sector: Communication and Information Sector (CI)
- Duty Station: Nairobi
- Job Family: Communication and Information
- Type of contract: Fixed Term
- Duration of contract: 2 years
- Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
- Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 19-JUL-2021 RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) in the field of communication and information, political sciences, international relations or related areas.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the area of communication and information, including with issues related to promoting freedom of expression, media development and access to information and knowledge.
- Demonstrated experience and good understanding on sustainable development and the role of Communication and Information in advancing relevant international agendas for SD.
- Proven experience in planning and managing projects/programmes in the area of communication and information (at least five years).
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing staff and teams.
Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of subject matter, in particular with issues related to promoting freedom of expression, media development and access to information and knowledge.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated fund-raising and resource mobilization skills. Excellent negotiation and networking skills.
- Good knowledge of the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN System.
- Ability to advise on high profile and sensitive communication challenges.
- Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNESCO Regional Advisor For Communication And Information Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.unesco.org/job/Nairobi-Regional-Advisor-for-Communication-and-Information/730167602/
The Closing Date: 19th July 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | en.unesco.org |
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