Unesco Antenna Coordinator Job at UNESCO (Tripoli)

Job Description

UNESCO and Libya enjoy a long-standing cooperation involving all sectors of competences of the Organization including education, culture, natural and social and human sciences as well as communication and information. This cooperation includes several projects financed by voluntary contributions from the Government of Libya. To support effective functionning of the UNESCO Antenna in Tripoli as well as the implementation of its projects, UNESCO seeks to recruit an Antenna Coordinator for its antenna in Tripoli (Libya), in acccordance with UN agency administrative practices in Libya.

Job Responsibility

Manage the day-to-day running of the UNESCO Antenna in Tripoli
Coordinate projects’ implementation with the respective project teams and supervise them
Proactively collaborate with the Programme Specialists of the different Sectors in at Headquarters and the UNESCO Regional Rabat Office to achieve the correct alignment of the implementation of UNESCO’s programmes and activities in Libya
Liaise with ministries, national authorities, civil society organization, academia, experts and other stakeholders pertinent to UNESCO’s mandate in Libya upon request of the Director of the UNESCO Rabat Office and under his close supervision
Monitor the progress, milestones and preparation of regular reports of various projects in coordination with the respective project teams
Support the inception phase, technical working groups, and steering committee consultations, of different projects
Participate in Programme Management Team (PMT) meetings, on behalf of the Organization
Maintain regular communication with the UNESCO Rabat Office concerning the operation of the UNESCO Antenna in Tripoli including potential risks and mitigation measures
Ensure visibility of UNESCO, donors and the projects
Support the efforts of the UNESCO Office in Rabat in resource mobilization
Undertake missions within Libya and eventually in other countries as required and in consultation with Director of the UNESCO Rabat Office and pertinent Programme Specialists
Undertake other professional tasks as necessary in consultation with the Director of the UNESCO Rabat Office

Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master's level or equivalent) in the field of international relations, public or business administration, social sciences, education, digital transformation, or related fields
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience, of which preferably 3 years acquired at international level, 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
Experience in advocacy, resources mobilization and partnership development
Commitment to the Organization's mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities
Leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness
Sound judgment and demonstrated managerial skills combined with flexibility
Proven skills in administration and the management of financial and human resources
Analytical and organizational skills, including in providing strategic advice to senior management and in establishing plans and priorities, and in implementing them effectively, as well as in devising implementation plans
Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities, and risks
Excellent interpersonal and representational skills
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, in front of a broad range of constituents
Ability to take initiative and maintain effective working relationships, in a multi-cultural environment
Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English
Very good knowledge of Arabic

Nice to have

Courses/training or diploma in a field related to the post
Experience in the field of international relations, multilateral cooperation
Experience in diplomatic work or development issues related to UNESCO's areas of competence, including building and maintaining strategic relations with international and/or regional organizations
Professional experience gained in multicultural working environments
Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations System
Broad general culture and geopolitical knowledge of the Arab States region, as well as understanding of current international affairs
Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)

What we offer

30 days annual leave
family allowance
medical insurance
pension plan

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