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DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION STRATEGY AND POLICY

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DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION STRATEGY AND POLICY


UNESCO - UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION


PARIS, FRANCE

Post Number: CI 128
Grade: D-1
Parent Sector: Communication and Information Sector (CI)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration of contract: 2 years
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 13-SEP-2021 (EXTENDED)


OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Communication
and Information (ADG/CI), the incumbent is responsible for providing
intellectual and strategic leadership and vision to support UNESCO’s global
mandate in the various fields of communication and information, including
freedom of expression and the safety of journalists, universal access to
information, media development and media and information literacy, innovation
and digital transformations, and documentary heritage. In collaboration with
UNESCO’s worldwide network of field offices, the incumbent will inform the
development of UNESCO’s activities and initiatives, including by providing
policy analysis and advice, to better meet the challenges and seize the
opportunities of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially the
Sustainable Development Goals SDG 16.10, and ensure the successful
implementation of the Programme and Budget (C/5).

Through this, the incumbent will contribute to UNESCO being better able to
position itself as a global leader in responding to the transformational changes
that have shaped the communication and information landscape in the past twenty
years. They will apply their knowledge and experience, which they will keep up
to date through close analysis of global developments, to propose to the ADG/CI
initiatives and activities to preserve freedom of expression and access to
reliable information in the age of the Internet and social media, the upending
of the business models of traditional media and a shifting political landscape.

Additional responsibilities will include directing and approving the development
and implementation of the Sector’s publication strategy and policies,
determining the editorial policy and content of flagship publications such as
the "World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development Report", the
UNESCO Series on Internet Freedom, and indicator-based studies (MDIs, JSI, IDIs)
to provide country-level analysis and authoritative policy recommendations.

The incumbent will as well support the Sector to be more innovative, knowledge
and data driven including at field Level. This also includes participating in
the management of the Chiefs of Sections and Unit of the Sector, in full
collaboration with the Director for Partnerships and Operational Management.
She/He will also serve as the Secretary of the Intergovernmental Council for the
International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). (Note: The
role does not include responsibility for UNESCO’s wider external communications,
which is managed by the Department of Public Information).

1. LEAD EFFECTIVE STRATEGY AND POLICY CHANGE THROUGH INDICATOR-BASED RESEARCH,
DATA ANALYTICS AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING:

 * Advise and direct the Sector (Headquarters and field offices) to better
   understand and respond to the foundations and trends in freedom of expression
   and safety of journalists, universal access to information, media development
   and media and information literacy, innovation and digital innovation, and
   documentary heritage through research, data analysis and evidence-based
   policy dialogue;
 * Lead UNESCO monitoring of SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions) as
   contributor to indicator 16.10.1 and custodian of 16.10.2, by leading the
   Sector's work with UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and national
   statistical Systems to ensure the collection, cleaning, analysis, integrity
   and reporting of data for informed decision making and improved and resilient
   business performance, and ensure the monitoring of the Voluntary National
   Review;
 * Guide, overhaul as required and ensure the implementation of UNESCO
   indicators in the field of media and Internet such as the Media Development
   indicators, the Journalists Safety Indicators, the Internet Universality
   Indicators, etc., to produce country-level analysis with concrete
   recommendations for policy reform;
 * Maintain strategic awareness of the latest and emerging policy developments
   of relevance to the Sector, keeping abreast of the latest research,
   technological, and other innovations and making them available through the
   provision of authoritative advice and information dissemination at an
   intersectoral level;
 * Ensure the development and implementation of the learning agenda within the
   Sector, devoting a significant portion of time to building knowledge,
   disseminating and growing from lessons learned, and networking;
 * Act as the nexus of information flows within CI and between the Sectors,
   assessing cross-thematic information flows, and identifying and developing
   opportunities to contribute to UNESCO's broader work including mobilizing the
   necessary resources in close collaboration with the Director for Partnerships
   and Operational Management.

2. BUILD ALLIANCES AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AT RESEARCH AND POLICY LEVELS:

 * In close collaboration with the Director for Partnerships and Operational
   Management, establish, maintain, strengthen and expand research and policy
   partnerships with a high-level network of partners, including with academia,
   intergovernmental organizations, government bodies, the private sector, media
   leaders, civil society organizations, academies, UNESCO Chairs, including
   ORBICOM network, category 2 centres and other relevant bodies;
 * Actively promote and build consensus for the Sector's work within these
   networks, including through strategic visibility campaigns;
 * Formulate and strengthen research and policy synergies across Sections/Unit
   and UNESCO to maximize impact for the relevance and growth of CI, providing
   expert and strategic guidance to CI field office colleagues.

3. SERVE AS THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION BY:

 * Providing intellectual, strategic and operational leadership for the
   development and implementation of the Programme, particularly in the priority
   areas;
 * Supporting the intergovernmental structure (Council/Bureau) in the completion
   of its tasks through networking, ensuring information flow and the exchange
   of international experiences, and organizing statutory meetings;
 * Driving the outreach of the Programme through establishing and fostering key
   contacts and joint projects with representatives of Member States, UNESCO's
   governmental bodies, civil society and the private sector, and building the
   capacity of policy-makers and vulnerable groups;
 * Coordinating the implementation of the decisions of the Council including the
   administration of the IPDC Special Account.

4. ASSURE EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CI SECTOR’S PUBLICATIONS:

 * Primary responsibility for directing and approving the design and
   implementation of a publication strategy and policies for the Sector;
 * Provide intellectual leadership and direct the conceptualization, content,
   editing and production of CI publications, including the flagship “World
   Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development Report”;
 * Ensure the highest standard of quality, cost effectiveness and editorial
   standards of CI publications in the field of freedom of expression and safety
   of journalists, universal access to information, media development and media
   and information literacy, innovation and digital transformation, and
   documentary heritage by determining Sector-wide editorial policy, and
   coordinating and integrating CI publication activities with other programmes
   of the Organization;
 * Ensure the highest standard of editorial quality of advocacy materials and
   promotional briefings of CI work both in online and off-line formats
   (brochures, website, Twitter, video, etc.);
 * Responsible for directing a visibility strategy.

5. ASSUME OTHER DUTIES AS REQUESTED SUCH AS:

 * Replacing occasionally ADG/CI;
 * Representing UNESCO in high-level internal and external meetings and
   conferences;
 * Participating in senior management mechanisms established within the
   Communication and Information Sector and other structures of UNESCO;
 * Leading the efforts to engage in interdisciplinary work within CI and with
   other UNESCO sectors.

6. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE WORK
TEAM.


COMPETENCIES (CORE/MANAGERIAL)

 * Communication (C);
 * Accountability (C);
 * Innovation (C);
 * Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C);
 * Planning and organizing (C);
 * Results focus (C);
 * Teamwork (C);
 * Building partnerships (M);
 * Driving and managing change (M);
 * Leading and empowering others (M);
 * Making quality decisions (M);
 * Managing performance (M);
 * Strategic thinking (M);
 * Professionalism (C).

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

 * Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent degree) in the field of
   communication and information, political sciences, international relations,
   or related areas.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 * Fifteen (15) years of relevant and progressively responsible professional
   experience in policy development, research and partnership development in the
   area of Communication and Information, with a significant part of this period
   at a senior managerial level;
 * Established track record in at least one of the major areas of work of the
   Sector, including freedom of expression, safety of journalists, media and
   policies development, media and information literacy, innovation and digital
   transformations, and documentary heritage, and a demonstrated understanding
   of the current global issues in the other areas;
 * Experience in strategic and operational leadership to foster freedom of
   expression, safety of journalists, universal access to information,
   innovative digital transformations and documentary heritage.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

 * Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Organization's mandate, vision,
   strategic direction and priorities;
 * Good knowledge of UNESCO's programmes covered by the Communication and
   Information Sector, and of international development policies and
   institutions;
 * Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including ability
   to identify key strategic issues and to develop policies in the field of
   communication and information, as well as exercise sound judgement and
   decision-making skills;
 * Proven ability to identify emerging trends in the sector and develop and
   implement an overall strategy to respond through innovative projects;
 * Understanding of the transformations that have shaped the communication and
   information landscape in recent decades and the specific solutions necessary;
 * Leadership capacity, a high sense of objectivity and professional integrity;
 * Proven ability to work collaboratively and to build relationships and
   networks with diverse groups of organizations and individuals, including
   relevant institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations,
   civil society and the private sector; ability to participate effectively in
   high-level negotiations with internal and external partners;
 * Analytical and organizational skills, including in establishing and
   implementing plans and priorities;
 * Proven skills in strategic asset management;
 * Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as
   ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large and diverse body of
   staff in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for
   diversity;
 * Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in
   writing, in front of a broad range of constituents and the news media with
   strong representational abilities;
 * Ability to engage in networking and to lead complex negotiations with
   diplomacy, tact and a sense of political astuteness;
 * Ability to lead visibility and publication strategies at high-standard level.

LANGUAGES

 * Excellent knowledge of one working language of the Secretariat (English and
   French) and good knowledge of the other working language is required.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

 * At least ten (10) years of relevant and progressively responsible
   professional experience in policy development, research and partnership
   development at the international level in the area of Communication and
   Information, with a significant part of this period at a senior managerial
   level;
 * Experience working in an agile environment;
 * Relevant work experience with United Nations, bilateral, international
   donors/agencies and/or non-governmental organizations.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 * Good knowledge of UNESCO's programmes covered by the Communication and
   Information Sector, including freedom of expression and safety of
   journalists; universal access to information; media development and media and
   information literacy; innovation and digital transformations; and documentary
   heritage;
 * Strong global professional network.

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