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Title
: PROGRAMME
SPECIALIST
Domain : Natural
Sciences - Hydrological Science
Post Number : SC
460
Grade : P-4
Organizational Unit
: NATURAL
SCIENCES SECTOR
Primary Location
: FR-Paris
Recruitment open to : Internal
and external candidates
Type of contract : Fixed
Term
Salary : 91
873 Euros
Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : June
22, 2017
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE
POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant
Director-General for Natural Sciences (ADG/SC) and the direct supervision of
the Chief of Section of Groundwater Systems and Settlements (SC/HYD/GSS), the
incumbent will be the responsible officer for the Environmental
Groundwater Resources Management and Human Settlements component of the
UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP). S/he will define priorities
for the comprehensive research and studies on the water education activites
related to groundwater and transboundary aquifers and the use of new
science-based methodologies that facilitate the Integrated Water Resources
Management (IWRM). S/he will ensure the development and delivery of programme
and project management initiatives of the Section and will manage, advise and
report on their progress. The incumbent in particular will:
- Develop, drive and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive
Environmental Groundwater Resources Management Programme, and contribute
to the Human Settlements strategy.
- Conceptualize new science-based methodologies for data
collection and analysis and design relevant approaches, partnerships,
policies and objectives.
- Plan, develop and implement outreach strategies, aimed at
expanding programmes and increasing resources and visibility through
communication with partners and networks.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary activities on surface water and
groundwater conjunctive management.
- Ensure consultative support and execute technical assistance
and capacity development projects in strategic areas of UNESCO’s IHP
mandate, as well as provide intellectual and strategic advice on the
alignment of the Transboundary Aquifers Resources Management initiatives
to attain the Sustainable Development Goals such as the SDG 6, and in
particular SDG 6.5.2.
- Mobilize resources through the preparation of project
proposals, cooperation frameworks, and negotiation with donor agencies and
other technical partners.
- Organize consultations, training and technical events related
to the section or IHP.
- Represent the IHP at internal and external meetings and
network events, and serve as focal point within the Division of Water
Sciences on his/her areas of expertise; participate in crosscutting
activities and projects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent in the
field of water resources management, hydrology, environmental engineering,
water resources engineering / sciences, geohydrology or in a related area.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years
of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional
experience in the field of water resources management, hydrology and water
resources research, of which preferably 3 years acquired at the
international level.
- Research and education experience in the field of water with a
proven track record of scientific publications.
- Working experience in human capacity building, including for
developing countries.
- Relevant experience in fund raising and resources mobilization.
- Experience on the design and implementation of projects.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Strong conceptual, analytical and organizational skills.
- Proven ability in planning and setting up water resources
training courses.
- Proven ability to communicate, advocate, and negotiate with
staff and stakeholders at all levels within and outside the Organization.
- Capacity to build, develop and maintain partnerships and
interact with a range of partners.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven
ability to write high quality presentation, documents and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, motivate and supervise
staff and teams and, to maintain effective working relations in a
multicultural environment.
- Good IT skills including knowledge of office software.
LANGUAGES
- Excellent knowledge of English and/or French and good
knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- PhD or equivalent degree in the field of environment,
hydrology, civil engineering, chemical engineeing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- High level university teaching experience , inlcuding in
developing countries.
- Experience in assisting governments in the water sector.
- Working experience with water-related specialised agencies of
the UN system and/or Professional NGOs and/or organizations for
international technical cooperation.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Good understanding of the work and general functioning of
international organizations and/or knowledge of the United Nations Common
System.
LANGUAGES
- Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese,
Russian, Spanish).