Junior Consultant Multilingualism

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• Provide technical support on the development of the Atlas to maintain a functioning platform for all data provided to UNESCO,
• Execute data analytics methods to enhance user experience and user interface of the platform;
• Perform troubleshooting and quality assurance exercises to ensure that the website runs according to UNESCO’s standards and produced weekly reports;
• Produce summary statistics for country, region, and language profiles and prepare weekly reports;
• Work closely with the Ad Hoc Expert Committee established for data governance and provide technical backstopping to guarantee a smooth, qualitative, and timely data management by:
• Preparing agendas and workplans for Ad Hoc Committee deliberations;
• Ensuring smooth communication between the members of the Ad Hoc Committee and UNESCO;
• Preparing data and information summaries to backstop activities of the Ad Hoc Committee;
• Prepare regular briefings and succinct reports of the work and outcomes of the Ad Hoc Committee.

• Training and Onboarding: Provide comprehensive training to new Focal Points on the WAL platform, including its features, functionalities, and best practices;
• Developing training materials and resources for ongoing reference and support;
• Establishing a regular communication channel with Focal Points to address queries, provide updates, and share relevant information;
• Supporting the organization of campaign, periodic meetings or webinars to discuss progress, challenges, and share success stories;
• Working as a dedicated helpdesk or support system to assist Focal Points with technical issues, and platform-related queries and ensure prompt response to technical support requests;
• Implementing a robust data quality assurance process to review data submitted by Focal Points in collaboration with the Ad Hoc Expert Committee;
• Promoting the WAL and the work of Focal Points through various channels to encourage participation and engagement;
• Assessing capacities, needs, gaps and opportunities for the improvement of the WAL platform;

• Support to develop a framework for continuous monitoring Member States’ activities and initiatives related to the implementation of the Recommendation;
• Establish communication channels to liaise with Member States, collecting relevant data, updates, and progress reports on their efforts to implement the Recommendation;
• Regularly review and analyze the submitted information to assess the extent to which Member States are meeting the provisions of the Recommendation;
• Identify challenges and best practices in Member States’ initiatives, providing recommendations for improvement where necessary to implement Universal Acceptance;
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders, including Member States, international organizations, and other partners, to gather comprehensive information for the preparation of consolidated reports;
• Compile and synthesize the collected information into consolidated reports that highlight global trends, achievements, challenges, and recommendations related to multilingualism and universal access to cyberspace;
• Contribute insights and analysis to the reports, emphasizing the impact of Member States’ initiatives on the overarching goals of the Recommendation;
• Contribute’ to the preparation of the consolidated reports on the 2003 Recommendation Concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace.

• Contribute to the coordination of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032 including but not limited to support to the Global Task Force for Making a Decade of Action for Indigenous Languages and the UNESCO Intersectoral Task Team in the drafting of background documents, agendas, speeches, and news items; daily communications with partners and follow-up including supporting reporting exercises;
• Support the Section for Universal Access to Information’s work on implementing the Global Action Plan of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, with a particular focus on activities aimed at creating favorable conditions for digital empowerment, access to information and language technology;
• Support partnership building efforts in preserving, revitalization and promotion of Indigenous languages;
• Contribute to the drafting and preparation of concept notes, speeches; reports, including through background research, and review of existing literature and policies; as well as the preparation of fundraising proposals on linguistic diversity and multilingualism.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social sciences; statistics or information technology.

• At least 3 years of experience in a data base management, data analytics or similar role.
•  Experience in data curation and data visualization and
•  Experience in projects related to Multilingualism.
•  Knowledge of monitoring of UNESCO recommendation.

• Excellent data analytics skills, especially data cleansing, integration and warehousing.;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and able to exchange information on complex issues.;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multicultural environment with external and internal partners.;
• Excellent organization and planning skills, including the ability to organize own work priorities and deadlines. Discretion and maturity of judgement.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Solid computer skills including advanced knowledge of office software such as Word and Excel. Some knowledge of Drupal will be an asset.

• Excellent knowledge of English or French.
• Good Knowledge of Spanish.

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