The broad goals and concrete objectives of the international community – as set out in the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – underpin all UNESCO’s strategies and activities. Thus UNESCO’s unique competencies in education, the sciences, culture and communication and information contribute towards the realization of those goals. We seek qualified candidate for the below position.
Post title Deputy Director
Organizational unit Bureau of Human Resources Management
Duty station Paris, France
Grade D-1
Post number HRM-010
Closing date 4 September 2011
Main responsibilities
Under the authority of the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources Management (DIR/HRM), the Deputy Director will:
– Assist in the overall management of the Bureau, including the promotion of relations with Permanent
Delegations, National Commissions and Governing Bodies of the Secretariat;
– Support DIR/HRM in the preparation, review and coordination of relevant documentation on HR
matters/decisions relating to the General Conference and the Executive Board;
– Manage and supervise the activities of staff of the operational sections: Recruitment, Staff Services,
Pension and Insurance and the Medical Centre as well as overseeing the administration of the UNESCO
crèche and children’s club, ensuring that the services provided are carried out in a coherent and effective
manner;
– Participate in the development of strategic approaches, policies and operational procedures to ensure that
the Organization’s HR objectives are achieved;
– Assist DIR/HRM in the management and deployment of staff and other sources within the Bureau;
– Represent DIR/HRM in inter-agency meetings and/or working groups as well as various administrative
Boards of the Secretariat such as Pension Fund, Board of Management of the Medical Benefits Funds,
Advisory Committee on Staff Compensation Plan, Headquarters Master Capital Plan, etc.
Qualifications and experience
ƒ University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Human Resources Management/Development,
Business/Public Administration or other related areas.
ƒ At least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resources
Management, of which preferably at least seven acquired at the international level (United Nations or
other international organizations).
ƒ Excellent knowledge of human resources management principles; knowledge of the United Nations
Common System’s HR policies and practices would be an asset.
ƒ Understanding of UNESCO’s strategic direction and understanding of its governance mechanism is an
asset.
ƒ Strong managerial/leadership skills combined with demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing
and/or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources issues.
ƒ Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity.
ƒ Working knowledge with excellent drafting skills in one of the working languages (English or French). A
good knowledge of the second one is strongly desirable. Language training will be mandatory in order to
acquire the required level of the second working language in a reasonable timeframe.
Competencies The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
ƒ Commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision and strategic direction, and priorities;
ƒ Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks and communicate links between
the Organization’s strategy and the HR goals;
ƒ Organizational skills, including establishing plans and priorities and implementing them effectively;
ƒ Strong managerial skills combined with flexibility;
ƒ Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partnerships and to participate effectively in high-level
negotiations;
ƒ Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships and ability to build trust and guide,
manage and lead, work and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multi-cultural environment,
with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
ƒ Tact and negotiating skills, combined with sound judgement and decision-making skills;
ƒ Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, as well as to address complex
concepts orally and to prepare written material in a clear, concise and meaningful manner;
ƒ Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong representational abilities;
ƒ Ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions to staff at all levels.
United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNESCO contributes to peace and human development in an era of globalization by furthering international cooperation through its programmes in education, sciences, culture and communication. With its
193 Member States and 7 Associate Members, UNESCO has its Headquarters in Paris (France) and operates globally through a network of offices and several institutes.
Conditions of employment
The post is at grade D-1 common to the United Nations system, with a salary composed of base salary
and post adjustment, which, at the present dollar exchange rate, totals approximately US $176,661 (with
dependants) or US $163,292 (without dependants) per annum, exempt from taxation. In addition,
UNESCO offers an attractive benefits package, including 30 days annual vacation, home travel,
education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please note that UNESCO
is a non-smoking Organization.
How to apply
Candidates wishing to apply for this post should do so through the online recruitment system at the following website: http://www.unesco.org/employment. Candidates without easy access to the Internet may, exceptionally, apply by mail:
a full curriculum vitae, preferably on the official UNESCO curriculum vitae form, will be accepted in English or French
and must detail nationality, date/place of birth and gender, to:
Chief, Recruitment and Classification Section, Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM/RCS),
UNESCO, 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP, France.
Applications should reach UNESCO before the closing date (4 September 2011),
quoting the post number “HRM-010”.
An Assessment Centre may be used in the recruitment process of this post.
THERE IS NO APPLICATION, PROCESSING OR OTHER FEE AT THIS OR AT ANY STAGE OF THE PROCESS.
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