Programme Specialist (Tsunami Resilience)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 4AUIOC0007PA

Grade : P-3

Parent Sector : Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

Duty Station: Australia, Perth

Job Family: Natural Sciences

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funds availability.

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 19-FEB-2024

 

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

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

 

Under the authority of the Assistant Director-General, and Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (ADG/IOC), guidance of the Head of the Tsunami Resilience Section (TRS), and the supervision of the Head of the UNESCO-IOC Secretariat for the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS), the incumbent will provide Secretariat support for the effective functioning of the ICG and the IOTWMS.
There are four intergovernmental tsunami warning and mitigation systems that work under the governance of the UNESCO-IOC Working Group on Tsunamis and Other Hazards related to sea level Warning and mitigation Systems (TOWS-WG). The ICG/IOTWMS consists of 25 active Member States. Secretariat support is provided by two full-time staff based at Regional Office of Australian Bureau of Meteorology in Perth, Australia. 
The Programme Specialist is responsible for supporting the provision of Secretariat support across all components of the system under the guidance of the Head of the UNESCO-IOC Secretariat for ICG/IOTWMS. Additional responsibilities are to coordinate specific activities of the workplan and extrabudgetary projects, such as capacity development projects in various countries and the biennial ocean-wide tsunami exercises, to maintain official operational and governance databases, and to develop and maintain the website for the ICG/IOTWMS. 

Long Description

Under the supervision of the Head of UNESCO-IOC Secretariat for the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS):

 

1.    Provide support to the Head of the UNESCO-IOC Secretariat for the ICG/IOTWMS to provide organisational and secretariat support for meetings of the ICG/IOTWMS and its Working Groups and Task Teams, both in-person and online, to facilitate the implementation of actions agreed by the ICG/IOTWMS within an intergovernmental and all-inclusive multi-cultural framework.

2.    Provide substantive support for ICG/IOTWMS core programmes and extrabudgetary projects including support for preparing and monitoring of budgets, development of project proposals and briefs, management of risks, development and execution of communication plans, monitoring and reporting, evaluation of outcomes. 

3.    Manage the implementation and coordination for specified ICG/IOTWMS activities and extrabudgetary projects as required. May manage concurrent projects.

4.    Prepare technical documents and reports relevant to, and in support of the work of the Secretariat, and the ICG/IOTWMS and its Working Groups and Task Teams.

5.    Maintain offical databases and support communications required for the successful governance of the ICG/IOTWMS and operations of the IOTWMS.

6.    Develop and maintain the ICG/IOTWMS website to facilitate the sharing of documents and other information to meet the specific needs of the ICG/IOTWMS.

Long Description

 
The incumbent will contribute to successful implementation of the work  programme, project planning and coordination, preparation of reports, presentations, and webpages, and establishing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders  to facilitate the implementation of actions agreed by the ICG/IOTWMS within an intergovernmental and all-inclusive multi-cultural framework.

 

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) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in either earth sciences, ocean sciences, disaster management, or related fields.

 

Work Experience

• Minimum four years of professional experience in tsunami hazard warning and mitigation systems is essential, with preferably two years of experience at the international level, including experience within the United Nations system.
• Proven experience in managing or coordinating projects or programme activities with specific experience with the UN system and relevant intergovernmental frameworks.
• Experience in resource and partnership mobilisation.

 

Job-related knowledge and skills

 

• Knowledge and experience in ocean observing techniques, tsunami generation, warning production and dissemination, and tsunami disaster management and preparedness.
• Good research, analytical and problem solving ability, and in the application of sound and good judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communciation skills, including project writing and reporting, and ability to make effective oral presentations.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations within a multi-cultural environment, and to work collaboratively to achieve organisational goals. 
• Ability to work harmoniously in a small highly focused team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven ability to translate plans into priorities and actions. Ability to work productively for, and to provide support to, multi-cultural groups such as the ICG/IOTWMS and its Working Groups and Task Teams.

 

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in either earth sciences, ocean sciences, disaster management, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of French.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post US $ 93,424.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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