Coordinator, World Water Assessment Programme

OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: 1ITSC 0001OS
**Grade**: D-1
**Parent Sector**: Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
**Duty Station**: Perugia
**Job Family**: Natural Sciences
**Type of contract**: Fixed Term
**Duration of contract**: 2 years, renewable
**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 20 December 2024
**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, and direct supervision of the Director of the Division of Water Sciences of UNESCO and Executive Secretary of the lntergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), the incumbent will:
Be responsible for the World Water Assessment Programme Secretariat - in ensuring coordination, production, communication and development of the World Water Development Reports (WWDRs) and related water policy documents.
Be responsible for the development of the Global assessments of freshwater resources.
Contribute, in coordination with IHP, to the communication activities related to the water sciences programmes, the production of water and gender data and information and capacity development activities related to its focus.
Contribute to the implementation of the ninth phase of IHP and the preparation of meetings of the lntergovernmental Council and bureau of the IHP.
Provide intellectual, strategic, and operational leadership in the planning, coordinating, and executing of WWAP-related activities and managerial leadership for the WWAP Secretariat.
Ensure the development /implementation of organizational and resource mobilization strategies for WWAP activities and the management of its personnel (more than 10 technical and administrative staff), the facilities, financial operations, and security requirements in line with UNESCO's policies and procedures. For these purposes, the incumbent will develop overall strategies and work plans, implement effective internai contrais, and manage the funds for WWAP by following UNESCO rules and regulations.
As responsible for the production of the periodic WWDRs, the incumbent will:
Develop and present the general program for its development to all relevant partners, including UN-Water.
Coordinate the timely implementation of all activities leading to their production.
Coordinate the contributions of United Nations partners and members, scientists, professional individuals, and organizations in preparing the WWDRs through appropriate and effective channels and establish relevant co-publishing arrangements with United Nations system entities and other entities as needed for WWAP/WWDR products in line with UNESCO procedures.
Maintain close consultative relations with UNESCO's Water Family and with UN-Water regarding the overall content of the WWDRs, and prepare related progress reports for IHP, the donors, UN-Water, and other relevant partners.
Maintain relations with the local and international water research community and relevant administrative authorities of host countries.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in freshwater sciences or environmental sciences with specialization in water or other related field.
Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience at the appropriate management level within the United Nations system or within other international institutions, including comprehensive experience in development issues related to UNESCO's areas of competence, of which preferably 7 years acquired at international level.
Sound experience and proven success in resources and partnership mobilization.
Experience in advocacy and communicating water/environmental issues and related authoritative documents.
Specialization and/or substantive experience in freshwater sciences or environmental sciences with specialization in water and an established scientific reputation in water or environmental research, evidenced by scientific publications and records.
Experience in the field of multilateral cooperation and development.
Long Description
Skills/Competencies
Knowledge of and commitment to UNESCO's mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
Good knowledge of UNESCO programmes and policies in water sciences and of international development policies and institutions.
Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including the capacity to administer extensive programmes for human and financial resources.