Title: UNESCO Recruitment : 6 Junior Consultants for Public Administration In-House Consulting Capacities Development

Overview: Parent Sector: Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations

Job Family: Social and Human Sciences

Type of Contract: Non-Staff

Duration of Contract: Initial 11 months, with possible extension to a maximum of 17 months, subject to performance

Recruitment Open to: External candidates (Companies and Individuals)

Application Deadline: January 16, 2024 (Midnight Paris Time)

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UNESCO Recruitment : 6 Junior Consultants for Public Administration

Background: Fast-changing global conditions necessitate large-scale reforms, and public administrations are under pressure to address critical challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and digital transformations. UNESCO, in collaboration with seven Member States, is launching a multi-country project funded by the EU’s Technical Support Instrument to develop in-house consulting capacities for future-oriented reforms. UNESCO Recruitment : Junior Consultants for Public Administration

Scope of Work: Six junior consultants will be contracted to support senior consultants in Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, and Latvia. The consultants will contribute to various tasks, including preparing reports, mapping current in-house consulting capacities, supporting the development of action plans, and contributing to capacity-building initiatives. UNESCO Recruitment : 6 Junior Consultants for Public Administration

Deliverables:

• Cross-project exchanges and coordination throughout the project
• National inception report by Month 1.5
• As-is situation report by Month 2.5
• To-be report by Month 4.5
• Presentation of scenarios by Month 6
• Roadmap/action plan by Month 7
• Training materials by Month 8.5
• Change management and service portfolio trainings by Month 10/Month 12
• Technical support for capacity building ongoing from Month 10
• Implementation report by Month 12.5
• Change management plan throughout the project, revision by Month 13.5
• Implementation report of the change management plan by Month 15
• Horizontal workshops by Month 13/Month 15
• EU network by Month 15
• Reform blueprint input by Month 16

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)

Required Qualifications:

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, governance, public policy, knowledge-policy nexus, or evidence-based policy making. UNESCO Recruitment : 6 Junior Consultants for Public Administration
• Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in government innovation, public administration, good governance, knowledge-policy nexus, institutional development, or capacity building. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder analysis and consultations. Experience working with or within public administration is an asset. UNESCO Recruitment : Junior Consultants for Public Administration
• Skills: Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Familiarity with EU-funded projects considered an advantage. Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of UN principles. UNESCO Recruitment : 6 Junior Consultants for Public Administration
• Language: Excellent writing skills in English (all deliverables in English). Fluency in the language of the country of assignment. UNESCO Recruitment : 6 Junior Consultants for Public Administration

Terms of Contract: Six junior consultants (1 per country) will be contracted for Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, and Latvia. Each application should indicate the preferred country of assignment. The call is open to both companies and individuals. UNESCO Recruitment : Junior Consultants for Public Administration

Application Process: Interested candidates (individuals or companies) should submit their applications by January 16, 2024, to [email protected], with copies to [email protected] and [email protected]. For individuals, the application should include a personal CV, a cover letter, and a written technical and financial proposal. For companies, the application should include a company profile, portfolio, and a written technical and financial proposal. UNESCO Recruitment : Junior Consultants for Public Administration

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UNESCO Recruitment : 6 Junior Consultants for Public Administration

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