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Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Hanoi
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level : Level 3
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Hanoi Time) : 25-Apr-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Natural Sciences Program in Viet Nam provides supports in the freshwater, marine, ecological, earth and basic sciences, while at the same time promoting science, innovation and technology and capacity-building in the sciences and engineering.
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), founded in 1975, is a long-term programme executed in successive eight-year phases. IHP is the only United Nations intergovernmental programme devoted to water research, management, and related education and capacity development. In Vietnam, UNESCO has been implementing the IHP IX: Science for a Water Secure world in a changing environment in 2022-2029, to assist strengthening national capacity in addressing water security and climate change challenges in new context.
Within the framework of IHP IX, UNESCO Vietnam has been implementing projects in the freshwater field including the project “Groundwater resources in the Greater Mekong Sub-region: Collaborative management to increase climate change resilience” funded by The Adaptation Fund (ADF). The project will be implemented in the sub-Mekong region (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam) during 2024-2028. The project is in the preparation phase for kick-off in early 2024.
UNESCO Hanoi Office is looking for the position of Senior Project Assistant for Natural Science Unit, to support the projects’ implementation. The position is for Vietnamese nationality only and will work on fulltime basis at UNESCO Country Office in Hanoi.
The post’s level: SC 6. The position will possibly be extended upon fund availability and the performance.
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Key assignments
Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Representative to Vietnam, the direct supervision of the Chief of Natural Science Unit and closely work with National Project Officer, the Senior Project Assistant will support for the IHP’s projects’ implementation, specifically be responsible for the following assignments:
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COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work experiences
Languages
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Skills/competences
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work experiences
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
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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