Community Building Consultant

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Position Title: Community Building Consultant
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 26 February 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. With a workforce of over 2,000 employees, UNESCO operates in more than 190 countries, focusing on building peace in the minds of men and women. The organization is dedicated to fostering sustainable development and cultural diversity, and it emphasizes the importance of education as a fundamental human right.

Job Overview:
The Women for Bees initiative is a global project aimed at empowering women beekeepers through comprehensive training, networking opportunities, and research. This initiative has already engaged participants from various countries, including Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, France, Slovenia, the Russian Federation, and Rwanda, with plans to expand further. The Community Building Consultant will play a crucial role in organizing federative activities that will create a vibrant and sustainable network of women beekeepers. This position requires a dynamic individual who can foster knowledge exchange, ensure project ownership among participants, and enhance long-term engagement within the community. The consultant will be responsible for planning and managing key events, supporting community meetings, and maintaining community engagement through regular activities and discussions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize key events: Plan and manage thematic sessions and a potential exhibition at the 2025 Apimondia Congress, ensuring that beekeepers from biosphere reserves worldwide can attend.
• Support national and regional community meetings: Coordinate and facilitate in-person national and regional alumni meetings in collaboration with relevant UNESCO field offices.
• Sustain community engagement: Maintain community vibrancy through regular networking activities, check-ins, group discussions, and thematic forums, such as meliponiculture.
• Enable one-on-one exchanges between members on specific topics of interest and collaborate with other beekeeping networks, including contributing to World Bee Day 202
• Enhance communication outputs: Improve communication tools and materials to support community activities, utilizing digital assets effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in social sciences, communications, international development, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience in community building, network facilitation, or stakeholder engagement, preferably with international organizations, NGOs, or community-based projects in environmental conservation or sustainable development. Proven experience in organizing events, facilitating discussions, and managing online communities.
• Skills and competencies: Strong facilitation and community engagement skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to work independently while coordinating across multiple stakeholders. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential, along with familiarity with digital communication tools, including social media and online collaboration platforms.

Educational Background:
A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in relevant fields such as social sciences, communications, international development, or environmental studies is required. A Master’s degree in community development, communications, environmental management, or international relations is desirable.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in community building, network facilitation, or stakeholder engagement. Experience working with international organizations, NGOs, or community-based projects, particularly in environmental conservation or sustainable development, is preferred. A proven track record of organizing events and facilitating discussions is essential.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of the English language (both written and spoken) is mandatory. Additional fluency in French, Chinese, Spanish, or other widely spoken languages is considered desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position is offered as an Individual Consultant Contract for a duration of 9 months. The recruitment is open to external candidates. The application deadline is set for midnight Paris time on 26 February 202

• Candidates are required to submit their applications online, including a Curriculum Vitae, a Technical Proposal detailing their approach to the consultancy, and a Financial Proposal with a budget breakdown. The selection process may include a competency-based interview, and UNESCO emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy against harassment, promoting diversity and inclusion in its workforce.