ONLY CANDIDATES RESIDENT AND ENTITLED TO WORK IN EGYPT MAY APPLY FOR THIS POST

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1 UNESCO CAIRO OFFICE ONLY CANDIDATES RESIDENT AND ENTITLED TO WORK IN EGYPT MAY APPLY FOR THIS POST Vacancy Notice No: ADM/HRM/20/18 Date Issue: 23 January 2018 Original Published Date: 23 January 2018 Closing Date: 31 January 2018 Post Title: Project Support Associate for Education Domain: Education Grade: SB-2 Organizational Unit: UNESCO Cairo Office/Education Unit Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt Recruitment open to: Type of contract: Internal and external candidates, resident and entitled to work in Egypt Service Contract Deadline (midnight Cairo Time): 31 January 2018 This post is for four-month service contract appointment. The position is for immediate hiring OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST (Main Responsibilities): Context: Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Cairo and the direct supervision of the Education Programme Specialist of UNESCO Cairo, the incumbent will serve as Project Support Associate to provide broad based administrative support to operations supported by the Cairo Office, as a Regional Bureau for Science in the Arab region, with a view to their timely implementation and in respect of UNESCO rules and regulations. In particular, the Project Support Associate will provide administrative support to the project Advancing Mobile Literacy Learning AMLL which is a UNESCO Microsoft partnership to pilot innovative ICT-based learning materials and tools that could harness the potential of ICT in promoting literacy. Main duties and responsibilities: 1. Assist with the preparation and the follow-up of contracts on the basis of the documents provided by the programme staff (input in SharePoint and internal on-line systems), draft amendments, liaise with contractors, prepare dossiers for payments, etc.; 2. Provide administrative/secretarial support to international/national staff working in the Education Programme of Cairo office and whenever requested by the Director of the office to assist in ensuring timely payments and fulfillment of contractual obligations; 3. Assist with the organization and coordination of missions and meetings (workshops, conferences, travel UNESCO Cairo Office/ADVERTISED VN No: ADM/HRM/20/18

2 arrangements for staff and participants). Prepare working documents, logistical support, communicate with the participants and participate in meetings. Conduct supporting research, collect and compile information, prepare presentations (MS Power Point) as required; 4. Ensure budgetary and financial follow-up: provide regular updates on the expenditure carried out on the basis of the project documents; participation in the development of financial reports, preparation and follow-up of any budget revision requests; 5. Assist with the creation, review and delivery of documents (correspondence, memos, reports, etc.), and put in place an appropriate filing system for the same. Liaise as necessary for translation, printing, etc. 6. Perform any other relevant duties as may be required by the Director, Education Programme Team and/or the Administrative Officer. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: At least Bachelor degree in Education, Business Administration or Social Sciences or other related disciplines. WORK EXPERIENCE At least 4 years of relevant work experience in supporting the management of Programmes and Projects. SKILLS /COMPETENCIES Must possess an excellent understanding of project execution and committed to producing timely and accurate reports; and has effective communication to undertake teamwork successfully Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities; Proven computer skills (MS Word, Power point, Excel, Data base systems, Outlook, etc.); LANGUAGES Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English. A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES How to apply: UNESCO staff members as well as other candidates should submit their application letter and CV (in the UNESCO CV standard format attached) to the address CAIRO@UNESCO.ORG Please clearly indicate in the subject line of your application message the post title and post number. Application with no such indication in the subject line or CV not provided in the UNESCO CV standard form (attached) will not be considered. UNESCO Cairo Office/ADVERTISED VN No: ADM/HRM/20/18

3 Form HR 5-1 (September 2010) RecrutWeb - Curriculum Vitae Family name: Address: First name(s): City: Private : Name at birth: Postal code: Work : Marital status: Country: Mobile : Gender: Date of birth: Present nationalities: Nationality at birth: Place and Country of birth: Legal steps: LANGUAGE & COMPUTER SKILLS Speak Write Read Understand English Arabic Chinese Spanish French Russian Principal lang. Database Internet/Mail Presentation tools Spreadsheet Text processing SECONDARY EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT Title: Obtained in: Country: - 1 -

4 Form HR 5-8 (September 2010) HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT RECORD Job title: Employer: Name and title of your immediate supervisor: Functions: Grade, if working in UN system, yearly salary if not: Job title: Employer: Functions:: Name and title of your immediate supervisor: Grade, if working in UN system, yearly salary if not: - 2 -

5 Form HR 5-8 (September 2010) Job title: Employer: Functions: Name and title of your immediate supervisor: Grade, if working in UN system, yearly salary if not: PERSONAL SKILLS PUBLICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES - - PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Person 1: : Person 2: : Person 3: : RELATIVES AND/OR SPOUSE EMPLOYED WITHIN THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM (INCLUDING IN UNESCO) Name and first name of the relative and/or spouse: Relationship: Name of international organization: Name and first name of the relative and/or spouse: Relationship: Name of international organization: ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS Have you ever been arrested, indicted, or summoned into court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned for the violation of any law (excluding minor traffic violations)? Yes No. If yes, give a brief explanation of each case and be prepare to provide additional information if required. Would you have any objection to our making enquiries with your present employer? If you are interested in short-term assignments as a consultant (high level specialist), please include your CV also in the consultants roster at http///

6 Form HR 5-8 (September 2010) Would you object to serve in any regions of the world? If so, indicate which and why How much notice would you require to report for work? Any other relevant facts: I certify that the answers made by me to the foregoing questions and all information provided in support of my candidature are true and complete. I understand that any false statements or wilful misrepresentation renders me liable to dismissal, if employed