Vacancies at the UNESCO Office in Ha Noi

Programme Officer - Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Response

As part of the One United Nations Team in Viet Nam, UNESCO is supporting the country in building an inclusive, resilient and sustainable learning society within the framework of the One Plan 2012-2016. This support is built upon long-standing cooperation between the Government of Viet Nam and UNESCO, ratified with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding 2010-2015 and also contained within UNESCO’s global Programme and Budget for 2012-2013 as approved by Member States.

UNESCO is now seeking a qualified and committed Programme Officer to work in the areas of disaster risk reduction and climate change response, including provision of technical assistance to counterparts and project management, as a part of UNESCO’s overall programme in Viet Nam. He/She will be working under the authority and supervision of the Representative of UNESCO to Viet Nam.

Profile:

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in the development and implementation of programmes related to disaster risk reduction and climate change response. In particular, s/he will have:

• An advanced university degree (master or equivalent) in a field such as disaster risk management, climate change, education for sustainable development or other related field;
• At least three years of relevant work experience in the above or related areas;
• Strong understanding of the country and region and a clear understanding of development work;
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Experience resource mobilization;
• Excellent organizational, networking and partnership building skills, tact and discretion;
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and in a self-motivated manner;
• Willingness and ability to conduct some field work at provincial level;
• Positive attitude to further increase knowledge and experience;
• Good computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (knowledge of design/layout may be an asset);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.

Programme Officer - Education for Sustainable Development

As part of the One United Nations Team in Viet Nam, UNESCO is supporting the country in building an inclusive, resilient and sustainable learning society within the framework of the One Plan 2012-2016. This support is built upon long-standing cooperation between the Government of Viet Nam and UNESCO, ratified with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding 2010-2015 and also contained within UNESCO’s global Programme and Budget for 2012-2013 as approved by Member States.

UNESCO is now seeking a qualified and committed Programme Officer in Education to work on development of open-licensed e-learning/distance-learning programmes as a part of UNESCO’s overall strategy in Viet Nam. He/She will be working under the authority and supervision of the Representative of UNESCO to Viet Nam and in coordination with the Education Specialist.

Profile:

The successful candidate will have:

• An advanced university degree (master or equivalent) in education, communications, e-learning/distance-learning or a related field;
• At least three years of relevant work experience with practice in the production and application of e-learning/distance-learning, innovative teaching methodologies or teacher training;
• Strong understanding of the country and region;
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Experience in resource mobilization;
• Excellent organizational, networking and partnership building skills, tact and discretion;
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and in a self-motivated manner;
• Willingness and ability to conduct some field work at provincial level;
• Positive attitude to further increase knowledge and experience;
• Good computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (knowledge of design/layout may be an asset);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.

Knowledge and/or experience in the areas of education for sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, climate change response and/or biodiversity conservation would be an asset.

How to apply:

Candidates must submit the following, indicating relevant experience:
- Curriculum vitae;
- Completed UN Personal History Form (P11);
- Brief cover letter indicating interest in the position.

Please submit the above by email to registry(at)unesco.org.vn; or in hard copy at the UNESCO Viet Nam Office: 23 Cao Ba Quat Street, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi, by COB Wednesday, 6 March 2013. Incomplete or tardy applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.