Head of Office and Unesco Representative to Viet Nam

2 weeks ago

Hanoi, Vietnam UNESCO Full time

OVERVIEW

**Post Number**: 4VNPAX0001RP

**Grade**: P-5

**Parent Sector**: Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)

**Duty Station**: Hanoi

**Job Family**: Field Operations Coordination

**Type of contract**: Fixed Term

**Duration of contract**: 2 years, renewable

**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 31-JAN-2023

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director-General and the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), and in close consultation with the Assistant Directors-General (ADGs) of Programme Sectors, the Head of UNESCO Office in Hanoi will manage the multidisciplinary programme of the Office and provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in planning and implementing activities and responding to the priority needs of Viet Nam in UNESCO's fields of competence (education, the sciences, culture and communication and information).

The incumbent works within the framework of UNESCO's Medium-Term Strategies (C/4), Approved Programmes and Budgets (C/5), as well as in the framework of international agreed development agendas such as Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

The core result, for which the incumbent is responsible, is the positioning of UNESCO as a trusted development partner in Viet Nam. Other results are the establishment and implementation of the multidisciplinary programme of the Office in close cooperation with the wider UN System; the effective and efficient management of the Office's operations, resources, premises and assets, in line within the Organization's policies and procedures and the establishment and implementation of robust external relations and partnerships.

Moreover, the incumbent will participate, or ensure participation of the Office, in the activities of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Viet Nam.
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) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in a discipline related to UNESCO's mandate, Public or Business Administration or International Relations.

Work Experience

At least ten (10) years of progressive professional experience at the appropriate management level within the United Nations system or within other international or national institutions, including a wide experience in development issues related to UNESCO’s areas of competence, in association with national and international organizations.
Experience in project design, implementation and management, as well as advocacy, resources and partnership mobilization.

Skills & Competencies

Commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
Institutional leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness.
Proven skills in administration and the management of financial and human resources.
Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer extensive programmes, financial resources and exercise appropriate supervision and control.
Organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, and in implementing them effectively, as well as in devising implementation plans.
Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners, as well as demonstrated partnership development and fundraising experience.
Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, exercise supervision and control, as well as ensure continuous training and development of staff.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, in front of a broad range of constituents, as well as the news media.

Languages

Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) in English or French and working knowledge of the second language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Courses/degree in a management-related field.

Work Experience

Experience in conducting policy dialogue at government and non-government levels or public and private sectors

Skills & Competencies

Broad general culture and sound analytic capacities.
Proven leadership and demonstrated managerial skills combined with flexibility.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability

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