Chief of Section for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR)

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Position Title: Chief of Section for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR)
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 18-NOV-2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Established in 1945, UNESCO aims to promote peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. The organization has a global presence, operating in over 190 countries with a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. UNESCO's mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information.

Job Overview:
The Chief of Section for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) is a senior position within the Bureau of Strategic Planning at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This role involves managing a specialized team and providing technical leadership in the implementation of the Section's mandate. The Chief will oversee the elaboration of the Organization's Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme and Budget, ensuring compliance with the strategic orientations set by the Governing Bodies. The position requires collaboration with various sectors and units within UNESCO, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure effective program planning, monitoring, and reporting. The Chief will also be responsible for developing policies and methodological guidelines that align with UNESCO's programming practices and the UN System's frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chief of Section will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Leading the preparation of the Organization's Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and the Programme and Budget (C/5), which involves organizing consultations with Member States, drafting background notes, and ensuring compliance with strategic orientations.
• Overseeing the overall programme planning process, providing guidance on internal standards, and ensuring alignment with global priorities.
• Advising on the development of key programmatic and thematic strategic documents and ensuring their alignment with the C/5 and Governing Bodies decisions.
• Coordinating effective monitoring of programme implementation and preparing key reports, including the Strategic Results Report.
• Leading the development of communication materials and web tools for effective program management.
• Establishing effective collaboration with all sectors and units within UNESCO and maintaining exchanges with external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the Secretariat of internal programme committees and overseeing the implementation of related policy decisions.
• Managing a diverse team, setting performance objectives, and fostering staff development.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in fields such as International Relations, Marketing, Business Development, Economics, or Management. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in corporate planning, monitoring, and reporting, with at least 5 years at the international level. Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning, familiarity with programming quality standards, and experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder processes are essential. Candidates should also have effective communication skills at a senior level and experience in leading and motivating teams.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is an advanced university degree, which can be a Master's degree or an equivalent qualification. The degree should be in a relevant field that aligns with UNESCO's competencies, such as International Relations, Marketing, Business Development, Economics, or Management.

Experience:
The position requires a significant level of experience, specifically a minimum of 10 years in relevant professional roles. This experience should include progressively responsible positions in corporate planning, monitoring, and reporting, with a preference for at least 5 years of experience acquired at the international level. Candidates should demonstrate leadership capabilities in strategic planning and have a proven track record in managing complex processes and teams.

Languages:
Candidates must have excellent knowledge of either English or French, with a good knowledge of the other language. This bilingual proficiency is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. Knowledge of additional official languages of UNESCO, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal. It is open to both internal and external candidates. The role is classified at the P-5 grade level, indicating a senior management position within UNESCO. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 152,171 US dollars, and benefits may include 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan. UNESCO emphasizes a commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of various backgrounds, including those from under-represented Member States, minority groups, and persons with disabilities. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy against harassment and promotes a non-smoking environment.