About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>DÉTAILS DU POSTE</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Type de contrat :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Contrat de service</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Niveau :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">SC8</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Unité :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Secteur des sciences naturelles (SC)</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Lieu d'affectation :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Dakar</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Lieu du travail :</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> Sur site</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Durée du contrat :</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> 12 mois</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Recrutement ouvert à :</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> Candidats externes</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Date limite de candidature (minuit, heure de UTC±0 (UTC)) :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">13/07/2026</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Valeurs fondamentales de l'UNESCO : Engagement envers L'Organisation, Integrité, Respect de la diversité et Professionnalisme</span></strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>SUPERVISION</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Under the overall authority of the Regional Director and the supervision of the program specialist for Sciences, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation of Sciences program in 15 countries of West Africa covered by the office. </span> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Within this context, the incumbent will be responsible for:</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Program Implementation </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to the development, coordination and implementation of activities related to biodiversity, ecosystems management and climate resilience within the framework of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program and based on Member States needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the other Natural Sciences sector activities such as Science Technology and Innovation (STI), water sciences, basic sciences, and Disaster Risk Management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Interact regularly with various stakeholders (regional, national and local authorities, National Commission for UNESCO, United Nations agencies, scientific institutions, private sector, NGOs, sub-regional organizations) for the development and implementation of joint programs; Participate in the Organization's representation activities in the various exchange platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contributing to resource mobilization by responding to calls for projects and developing concept notes and project proposals in accordance with national priorities in order to strengthen program activities related to natural resources management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to the search and development of partnerships with national authorities, the private sector, civil society, NGOs and multilateral funding bodies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supporting UNESCO in its role as a hub of ideas and innovations for Sustainable Development.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Project management support </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate the planning of project activities in accordance with their logical frameworks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure the implementation of activities in close collaboration with the various stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Organize monitoring and evaluation missions in the field when needed, ensuring the effective involvement of beneficiaries and the preparation of related reports</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establish, develop and maintain consistent working relationships with project partners.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure the visibility of projects through regular communication and maintain the link with internal and external partners.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Education</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced university degree (Master II or equivalent degree) in the field of Natural sciences with good expertise in sustainable management of natural resources or in a related field</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Associate Programme Officer Sciences</H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Work experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferably a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental engineering, ecology, biodiversity and/or natural resources management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in activities and/or projects that involved ecological science education, training and/or research on ecosystems and biodiversity conservation, water management, vulnerability analysis, adaptation and resilience within the context of climate change, is desirable.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies (C) and Managerial Competencies (M)</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <p>Communication (B)</p> </li> <li> <p>Accountability (B)</p> </li> <li> <p>Innovation (B)</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement (B)</p> </li> <li> <p>Planning and Organizing (B)</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement (B)</p> </li> <li> <p>Teamwork (B)</p> </li> </ul> <p>For detailed information, please refer to the<a title="" href="UNESCO Competency Framework." target="_self"> UNESCO Competency Framework</a>.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>PROCESSUS DE SÉLECTION ET DE RECRUTEMENT</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Veuillez noter que tous les candidats doivent remplir une demande en ligne et fournir des informations complètes et exactes.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Pour postuler, veuillez visiter le site Web de <a href="https://careers.unesco.org">l’</a><strong><a href="https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl?locale=fr_FR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Carrières</a></strong>. Aucune modification ne peut être apportée à la candidature soumise.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Le processus peut inclure des entretiens vidéo préenregistrés et/ou des évaluations écrites, des entretiens avec un jury, ainsi que des vérifications de références. En outre, il pourra être demandé aux candidats de fournir des informations complémentaires jugées pertinentes au regard des qualifications requises pour le poste.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Veuillez noter que tous les candidats, qu’ils soient retenus ou non, seront informés du résultat de leur candidature en temps utile.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Les candidats présélectionnés peuvent également être ajoutés à des viviers de talents, sous réserve de leur consentement (voir la Déclaration de confidentialité des données).</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">L’UNESCO rappelle que la considération dominante dans le recrutement du personnel doit être la nécessité d’assurer à l’Organisation les services de personnes possédant les plus hautes qualités de travail, de compétence et d’intégrité.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">L’UNESCO applique une politique de tolérance zéro à l’égard de toute forme de harcèlement.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Les personnes issues de groupes minoritaires et de groupes autochtones, ainsi que les personnes handicapées, sont également encouragées à postuler.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Toutes les candidatures seront traitées avec la plus grande confidentialité..</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">L’âge statutaire de départ à la retraite à l’UNESCO est de 65 ans.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">L’UNESCO ne prend de frais à aucune étape du recrutement.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>