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<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>OVERVIEW</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Position Number</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>IOS 009</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Grade</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>P-5</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Parent Sector</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Internal Oversight Service (IOS)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Duty Station</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Paris</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Job Family</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Management/Audit/Oversight</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0070c0"><strong>Contract Type</strong>: </span>Fixed Term</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Duration of contract</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>2 years, renewable</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Recruitment open to</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Internal and external candidates</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time)</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>08/07/2026</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkorange"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism</span></strong></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>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Division of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) provides an independent consolidated oversight mechanism that covers internal audit, evaluation, investigation and other management support. The Investigation Office examines and determines the veracity of allegations about misconduct or other irregularities affecting the Organization, its projects, assets or personnel. </span></p> <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>OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Under the authority and the direct supervision of the Director of the Division of Internal Oversight Services, the incumbent will lead and oversee the investigation function, conduct the most serious and complex investigations, and provide authoritative expertise for fraud risk management, deterrence and response to sexual harassment and abuse in UNESCO.</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>KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Lead, direct and plan the investigative activities of the Section by: </span> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Developing investigation plans; deciding on investigative tools and methodologies; </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Conducting complex and/or sensitive investigations;</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Assessing risks associated with investigative activities for the investigators and all investigation participants; and ensuring appropriate mitigating or preventing measures; </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Assigning cases and tasks to investigative team; providing technical and methodological guidance and performance feedback to investigative team; ensuring that due process is respected in the IOS investigative processes by conforming to requirements of the Human Resources Manual and to UNESCO's Staff Rules & Regulations; preparing and/or assuring quality of IOS investigative reports in accordance with applicable professional standards and UNESCO requirements; and maintaining investigative records in accordance with IOS procedures.</span></li> </ul> </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">Long Description</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supervise and perform screening of allegations of misconduct, in accordance with established criteria, presented to IOS from all sources, including hotline reporting, the Bureau of Human Resources Management, the Ethics Office, other UNESCO personnel and external parties. Determine whether the allegations received fall in the mandate of IOS. Based on assessment of the facts presented in the allegations, recommend the next steps in their resolution (e.g., formal investigation, further fact-finding, referral). Ensure reliability of IOS records of the timeframe and disposition of all allegations received.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Define, update and implement investigative procedures and processes. Draft or contribute to policy revisions, ensuring international investigation standards are met and ILOAT jurisprudence is taken into account.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Advise management of sectors and support services on fraud prevention measures and response to incidents (contractual clauses, interim measures, mitigation and recovery, including initiating or participating in civil and criminal proceedings when appropriate and approved).</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Respond to request for information, assistance or advice from organizational entities outside IOS, including requests for information from sister agencies and national authorities with due respect to privileges and immunities of UNESCO.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify issues requiring management attention and make recommendations on preventive or corrective measures derived from investigative findings.</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">Long Description</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In collaboration with programme sectors, support services and assurance providers, coordinate the identification, assessment and monitoring of fraud risks of the Organization by:</span> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identifying principal fraud risks and the factors that influence them;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mapping assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of existing internal controls with regard to the identified fraud risks;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identifying areas requiring proactive investigations;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preparing periodic reports on the results of the fraud risk assessments including recommendations to address gaps and risk exposure to the Organization. </span></li> </ul> </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">Long Description</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Promote fraud awareness throughout the Organization through briefings, trainings and information material.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop visibility of and trust in IOS as the central intake mechanism for reporting fraud and corrupt practices. </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manage the staff and budget of the section; determine priorities and allocate resources for the completion and timely and quality delivery of work products; identify needs and ensure appropriate selection procedures of contractors, specifically in the area of FORENSIC support; prepare budget proposals for the Section and ensure objectives are met; ensure staff development through appropriate training and mentoring, including in handling SHA and SEA cases.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Mobilize internal and external resources to finance or provide relevant support to the activities of the section whenever required (operational partnerships with national authorities, expert training facilities, seconded staff, contributions to cover exceptional needs such as peaks of activity, update of the fraud risk assessment, or fraud risk awareness in the field).</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 - Core (C) & Managerial (M)</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">Communication (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accountability (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Innovation (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Planning and organizing (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Results focus (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Teamwork (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Building partnerships (M)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Driving and managing change (M)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strategic thinking (M)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Making quality decisions (M)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Managing performance (M)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leading and empowering others (M)</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">Short Description</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For detailed information, please consult the <a href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000245056?posInSet=9&queryId=bcd2a5ea-9a90-4938-88c1-3f56099f4201" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Competency Framework</a>.</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>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">EDUCATION</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Investigations, Law, Management, Auditing, Risk Management, or in any other relevant subject.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Professional qualification or membership of/certification from, a recognized, professional investigation association, such as the CFE (awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE), or equivalent. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">WORK EXPERIENCE</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in investigation or a related area, of which preferably five (5) years acquired at international level. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At least three (3) years of experience in leading or co-leading an investigation function as Head, Deputy Head, or an Investigation Manager.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Relevant investigative experience acquired in diverse fields: fraud and corruption, mismanagement, harassment, sexual misconduct, etc. </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">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Expert knowledge of legal principles applicable to investigative activities with a focus on administrative law and/or criminal law.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to identify key investigation issues and to collect, synthesize, and analyse complex information and technical materials (including data). </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong coordination and analytical skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral) including the ability to effectively deal with various internal/external partners on complex and sensitive matters.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated leadership, management and organizational skills, with proven ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to draft investigative reports on complex topics with effectively supported and well formulated conclusions. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to conduct sensitive interviews in consideration of due process and duty of care. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">LANGUAGES</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent knowledge (written and oral) of English or French, and very good knowledge of the other language.</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>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">EDUCATION</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Law Degree</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">WORK EXPERIENCE</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Professional experience in the conduct of investigations in a UN organization or other international organizations.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Engagement in professional investigative networks practice groups.</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">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations, UN tribunal jurisprudence, and procedures.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong experience in protection of sources and victims. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good knowledge of data analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Excel etc..).</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good knowledge of digital forensics tools and digital seizing procedures.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">LANGUAGES</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).</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>BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits whic<span style="color:black">h may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 161 659 EUR.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our <a title="" href="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2024/02/Brochure%20staff%20benefits%20-%20HR%20International%20Staff.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guide to Staff Benefits</a><u>.</u></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>SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">To apply, please visit the <a href="https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Careers website</a>. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).</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>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</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">UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO applies to a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States <strong>(<a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/geo-distribution" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last update here</a>)</strong> are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Geographical mobility is required for staff members appointed to UNESCO’s international posts.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. UNESCO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link: <a title="https://www.whed.net/home.php" href="https://www.whed.net/home.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.whed.net</a></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by the Organization, is required for International Professional positions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>