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Parent Sector: Field Office
Duty Station: Bangkok
Job Family: Education
Type of contract: Non Staff
Level: SC-8
Duration of contract: From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 07-APR-2023

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Project Contribution towards technical and monitoring support to HWT project delivery
1.    Assist in implementing and monitoring current and ongoing projects, including   Enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia through youth-led transformative actions and partnerships in the education sector; supporting promotion and use of UNESCO-adapted AMAZE.org CSE videos, companion lesson plans and discussion guides in Southeast Asian countries; and, development of an orientation e-course for teachers and school leaders on disability-inclusive CSE.

2.    Provide programme implementation support through technical contributions to the team’s cluster and country activities, e.g., in Thailand, the UNESCO-Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), Ministry of Education collaboration on CSE, school violence prevention, and other activities led by UNESCO or co-organized with Ministry of Education, Thailand and/or the Thailand Joint UN Team on AIDS. Provide oral and written liaison and communication support with MOE/OBEC personnel and local education partners, in both Thai and English languages, as required.

3.    Provide follow-up support to regional partnership work on safe, inclusive, gender-equitable learning environments, e.g., the joint UNESCO-UNDP Being LGBTI in Asia initiative and promotion of the Safe to Learn Call to Action. 

4.    Assist in preparing work plans, task descriptions, budgets and output indicators for assigned aspects of projects and implementing assigned project activities within established workplans and report progress against predefined performance indicators.

5.    Assist in the evaluation of and reporting on the assigned projects. Provide input to the preparation of reports on the implementation of programmes and projects and other briefings as may be required by the UNESCO Field Office or Headquarters, including tracking and report on implementation using relevant tools, including the System of Information on Strategies, Tasks and the Evaluation of Results (SISTER).

6.    Provide substantive, logistical and administrative support to projects, consultations, meetings, events, workshops, seminars, network and partnership initiatives, events, travel and missions. Support the organization of relevant project-related activities, including drafting meeting concept notes, agendas, minutes, reporting and documentation; Contribute to project communication and advocacy materials, articles and posts for websites, social media and public information channels developed by HWT and partners.

Research and Knowledge Management, Public Information, and Continuous Learning
7.    Collaborate in carrying out situational analysis, researching and compiling data and inputs to concept notes, publications, briefings, and other documents. Contribute to public information and outreach efforts by writing, inputting to social media, or hosting information points. Preserve the institutional memory of the office by uploading relevant content to automated systems such as Sharepoint and other platforms.

8.    Invest in personal and professional learning in respect of new trends and maintenance of personal knowledge and expertise. Acquire notions of other educational specialities and UNESCO Sectors represented in the Field Office and of relevance to the country served.

Partner networking, inter-agency collaboration and resource mobilization
9.    Support UNESCO Bangkok’s role as the current secretariat of the regional Thematic Working Group on School Health, Nutrition and Well-being;

10.    Participate as UNESCO Bangkok/HWT focal point in regional UN inter-agency groups, such as the regional Interagency Task Team (IATT) on Young Key Populations in the AIDS response and other technical working groups supporting adolescents and youth, of which UNESCO is a member.

11.    Assist in building partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with national authorities, the private sector, civil society, NGOs and multilateral funding organizations and analyzing and compiling data for potential partnership opportunities as assigned by the supervisor.

12.    Assist in the preparation and follow-up on submissions and the coordination of donor meetings. With guidance, prepare background data, information and inputs, and strive to generate extra-budgetary projects and funding.

13.    Perform additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team. The incumbent may also be involved in a range of IQE work across programme areas as appropriate and required.

For more information and how to apply, please visit this link.

Organizational unit: UNESCO Bangkok Office, Section for Inclusive Quality Education (IQE)
Type of contract: Contract for Services (Author)
Duration: May–October 2023 (6 months)
Application deadline: 7 April 2023, 17:00 hrs. Bangkok time (GMT+7)

This Call is for organizations or legal entities only.

The contractor is expected to provide UNESCO and UNICEF with a comprehensive research report on the impact of digital technology in early learning Asia and the Pacific region.

The contractor will be responsible for arranging his/her own logistics: office space, administrative and secretarial support, telecommunications, travel arrangements, printing of documentation, etc. The costs of these logistics, including all travel-related costs, will be included in the lump sum payment of the consultancy contract. The contractor will be home based in any location. It is expected that they will be available to meet with the UNESCO and UNICEF team (online) during office hours of Bangkok, Thailand. No duty travel or physical presence at the office is expected.

The UNESCO and UNICEF project team will assist in facilitating access to information and documents relevant to the study as well as providing suggestions of experts.

For more details and how to submit, please see the attached file below.

Parent Sector: Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Bangkok
Job Family: Education
Type of contract: Non Staff
Duration of contract: From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to: External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Bangkok Time): 05-APR-2023

Purpose of the assignment: 
UNESCO is seeking for an individual consultant to lead the coordination among all Implementation Partners in Tak province under this project, including the Migrant Education Coordination Centre of Tak Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, Ministry of Education Thailand. The consultant is expected to ensure that all activities are implemented in a timely manner against the work plan, provide technical advice and support to the Implementation Partners when needed, as well as monitor the overall progress of the activities together with UNESCO. 

Duties and responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for the operation of the project by the Implementation Partners in Tak Province
- Assist UNESCO to monitor the activities under the project carried out by all Implementation Partners (government and NGOs) in Tak province
- Support UNESCO to disseminate the results of the project

For more details and how to apply, please visit this link.

VACANCY NOTICE NUMBER: VN072023-18344-SC-ELECTRICIAN-ADM

Parent Sector: Field Office
Duty Station: Bangkok
Job Family: Administration
Type of contract: Non Staff
Level: SB-1 SC-2
Duration of contract: 1 year Initial three (3) months probationary period; renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 3-APR-2023

Only candidates who have the right to live and work in Thailand may apply for this position.

Overview of the functions of the post:

Under the overall delegated authority of the Director of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, and direct supervision of the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer, Administration and Finance Unit, the incumbent shall perform the following functions:

1. Operations
•    Check and maintain power supply system and equipment to ensure the stability of power, lighting, and tele-communication system. Carry out electrical installation, inspect, isolate, troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using various test instruments. Liaise with MEA in case of power black-out. 
•    Maintain and repair office equipment, furniture, building fixtures, etc. in perfect condition and ready for use at all time; perform basic diagnostic tests and repair/replace defective parts; 
•    Operate audio, visual, microphone system, set-up and control lights in the conference and meeting rooms
•    Perform routine maintenance of core building systems such as Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, security (access control, alarm, cctv), hardware, and waste management system.
•    Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for construction projects, installations and upgrade repair of infrastructure. Prepare bills of quantities and costing for infrastructure projects. Coordinate with company and obtain quotation for renovation/construction project. 
•    Assist in regular inspections of the physical condition of premises, provide recommendations for maintenance, alert Chief of Section or Head of Unit concerned of unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur, inform the building management team, and prepare periodic summary reports for submission to the supervisor
•    Carry out and complete work to high quality and in a competent manner and with the property being left in clean and tidy condition.
•    Maintain appropriate service and be on call as required.
•    Keep record of the electricity and water supply utilized by the office and provide recommendations to supervisor on how to improve the efficiency and lower these expenses. Keep stock records of fittings, tools, devices, electrical and other supplies.
•    Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environmental regulations. 

2. Administration
•    Use standard word processing packages to produce a variety of routine correspondence, reports, tables, charts, graphs, etc., in accordance with UNESCO standards. Perform basic data entry and extraction functions. Check accuracy of simple calculations, codings, data, etc. 
•    May initiate a low volume of transactions in automated systems and run reports or may create requisitions for purchase orders, contracts or payment from standard templates for low value items. 
•    Record, route and/or process mail or other documents; retrieve, gather and structure pertinent background material from various sources; track and monitor follow-up action as required. 
•    Maintain and update filing systems (both paper and electronic) and databases for inventories and work unit. Operate and maintain a variety of office equipment in the performance of basic office functions, e.g. photocopier, facsimile, printer, scanner, etc. scan and photocopy a variety of documents and other materials. 
•    Maintain calendar/schedules; monitor changes and communicate relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit. 

3. Perform any additional tasks which may be assigned by the Director, Chief Administrative Officer and supervisor.  

For more details and how to apply, please visit this link.

Parent Sector: Field Office
Duty Station: Bangkok
Job Family: General Administrative Support
Type of contract: Non Staff
Level: SB-2 SC-4
Duration of contract: 1 year
Recruitment open to: External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Bangkok Time): 07-APR-2023

Only candidates who have the right to live and work in Thailand may apply for this position.

VACANCY NOTICE NUMBER: VN21-2023-SF18631-SC-PAS-G4

Overview of the functions of the post

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945 as the United Nation’s specialized agency. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other's lives. UNESCO Bangkok has a dual role as both the Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education and as a Cluster Office in the Asia-Pacific region. As a cluster office, UNESCO Bangkok helps to implement all UNESCO programmes (education, sciences, culture and communication and information) in Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Singapore, and indirectly in Viet Nam and Cambodia, in cooperation with the country offices and the antenna office. UNESCO Bangkok also hosts the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), which serves to strengthen the capacities of Member States to produce high-quality data and statistics in the areas covered by the UNESCO mandate. It also hosts the UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) which is the regional body of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO/IOC) for the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall authority of the Director of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education and the direct supervision of the UNESCO Head of Unit, the incumbent shall, as a team member, provides support in the organization and delivery of programme activities/projects carrying out range of office support and administrative functions: 

1. Produce complete and in final form documents, publications and correspondence related to the work of the Section/ Unit from draft texts. Search, locate, compile, review and update information and data used in the development of documents, work plans and budgets; ensure accuracy and compliance with the approved amounts; enter data in, and run reports from automated systems in order to support preparation of regular and ad-hoc budgetary/ financial updates, reporting on programme/ project delivery, statistics and/ or projections for use and scrutiny by the supervisor(s) or responsible manager. Provide administrative support for fund raising initiatives. 
2. Prepare a variety of administrative documentation using examples or templates; initiate administrative procedures and ensure follow-up, including payment follow-up in collaboration with the AO/EO Office. Inform team members of specific administrative processes and related procedures to support work planning and timely and coordinated execution of work; follow-up and alert team members of outstanding payments, timeframes and bottlenecks. Perform general administrative tasks such as leave and attendance recording; maintain files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit and assist in providing software and office equipment support. 
3. Organize official meetings, events and workshops by booking venues, equipment and providing other related logistical support. Organize official travel in conjunction with meetings, events and workshops; make travel arrangements; track and prepare itinerary and agenda; facilitate travel by providing/ clarifying information and preparing the necessary documentation such as visa applications. Provide administrative support for the events; collate/ format information and data for presentation in final form; inform participants; organize the distribution of documentation; collect minutes/ information/ documentation and prepare associated documentation. 
4. Receive, analyze, sort, register and distribute correspondence and documents; update and maintain large distribution lists and process requests for data and reports; determine the importance and priority of documents received and follow-up, draft correspondence and emails; review, proofread and edit outgoing correspondence according to standard practices and protocol ensuring proper grammar, spelling and punctuation; recommend changes/ corrections; and handle arrangement for translations of documents. Maintain information systems and databases in both physical and electronic media by recording, updating and retrieving information, documentation and data. Assist in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software. 
5. Respond to enquiries and follow up on routine outstanding matters; route information and queries as appropriate; provide information to supervisor(s) and colleagues; make appointments, receive visitors and take telephone calls, answering enquiries and/or referring them to the specialist/ service concerned. Liaise with various internal services to obtain additional information/ clarifications. Provide guidance to short-term/ temporary staff on general office processes and procedures, automated systems, computer applications, etc. 
6. Perform additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team. 

For details and how to apply, please visit this link.

Parent Sector: Field Office
Duty Station: Bangkok
Job Family: Culture
Type of contract: Non Staff
Duration of contract: From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to: External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Bangkok Time): 28-MAR-2023

Tasks and Assignment

Within the framework of the project “Safeguarding World Heritage Site Archives in Southeast Asia”, and Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education and the overall supervision of the Chief of the Culture Unit of UNESCO  Bangkok, the incumbent shall serve as the lead technical expert and perform functions as follows:

1. Undertake a situation analysis of World Heritage documentary archives in the Southeast Asia region, with a focus on three pilot sites (Historic City of Ayutthaya (Thailand), Borobudur Temple Compounds (Indonesia), and Koh Ker Archaeological site (Cambodia)
1.1 Provide inputs on developing a preliminary questionnaire to assess the existing World Heritage documentary archives management system and capacity.

1.2 Undertake expert missions in conjunction with country-based experts to conduct assessments on existing inventories and archival management needs at each pilot site and provide recommendations for improving the archival management system at each site. This should involve at least one mission to each site (3 days onsite, 2 days traveling). The travel cost shall be borne by the Individual Specialist under the payment of the contract and no reimbursement shall be made to UNESCO. UNESCO Bangkok Office will obtain travel clearance by the Director of UNESCO Field Office and the Individual Specialist shall obtain the security clearance by UNDSS prior to each travel.

2 Guide the capacity building of staff and professionals related to World Heritage documentary archives management: 
2.1 Lead the introductory training on documentary archives management for World Heritage site managers and representatives from related heritage and archival management agencies.
2.2 Design the on-the-job training plan for pilot sites, as part of the implementation of the site-based recommendations.

3 Serve as the lead author for drafting the World Heritage archives manual to respond to archival management needs that have been identified, in consultation with UNESCO, other experts, site representatives, and relevant heritage and archives agencies. Develop the manual outline and draft the text, in coordination with co-authors, and ensure that the content conforms with international best practices and guidelines in archival management and World Heritage sites management. The manual shall be guided by, but not be limited to, the frameworks provided by the UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Preservation of, and Access to, Documentary Heritage Including in Digital Form as well as guidelines and principles of the UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme.

For details and how to apply, please visit this link. 

VACANCY NOTICE NUMBER: VN162023-18458-SC-SGS-ADM

Parent Sector: Field Office
Duty Station: Bangkok
Job Family: Administration
Type of contract: Non Staff
Level:  SB1 SC-3
Duration of contract: 1 year Initial three (3) months probationary period; renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 30 MAR 2023 (extended)

Only candidates who have the right to live and work in Thailand may apply for this position.

Overview of the functions of the post:

Under the overall delegated authority of the Director of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, and direct supervision of the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer, Administration and Finance Unit, the incumbent shall perform the following functions:

1. Monitor the 24-hour security service to UNESCO premises in accordance with UN Security standards.

2. Perform and supervise security guards in performing the following assignments:

i.    Controls entry and ensures the security of the organizational premises and staff. This will include providing 24-hour security services at UNESCO premise in accordance with the UN Security standards as follows:
a.    Check and register license plate numbers and time for all the vehicles which enter the main gate;
b.    Check all the departing vehicles to ensure the safety of UNESCO property;
c.    Check and register ID/passport numbers and time of visitors who enter the main building;
d.    Welcome and direct UNESCO’s guests to the desired destination in the premise.
ii.    Undertakes routine patrols of assigned areas, maintaining continual surveillance against fire, short-circuit of power, water leakage and any other occurrence which might damage premises or staff and keep up to date records of patrols;
iii.    Opens and closes buildings; Checks that all office machines, air conditioners, lights etc. are turned off after working hours;
iv.    Investigates and reports on all incidents on organization premises that involve a breach of security procedures, injuries or theft and report back to supervisor;
v.    In case of incidents or emergencies on the organization’s premises, instruct staff and visitors of security procedures including fire control procedures, including evacuation where necessary and ensure the physical security of premises and staff:
vi.    Issues building passes where appropriate;
vii.    Responds to enquiries and provides appropriate information or suggests alternative sources of information;
viii.    Maintains security personnel lists;
ix.    May be required to deliver and collect mail, documents and other items.
x.    Carry out other related tasks which may be assigned by the supervisors.

3. Report, inform and liaise with the local authorities for assistance in case of emergencies, fire, power black-out, water supply leakage, VIP visiting and other emergency cases. Compile and submit the Security Guard Force weekly (when required) and monthly reports of the supervisor’s detailing activities and statistics in his/her area of responsibility.

4. Assist and provide proper recommendation/solution to security guards when they are encountering difficulty in their routine work.

5. Report and provide security-related recommendation to the supervisor for better and proper security measures. Ensure that building safety plan is maintained and regular building evacuation exercises conducted.

6. Arrange the timetable for rotation of security guards to ensure that duties are equally distributed and also to arrange substitution in case of leave, sickness, and unforeseen absence. Report for duty as and when necessary (on call).

7. Provide and organise training sessions and workshops for the security guards.

8. Participate in security-related meetings and training, which will be organized by UNESCO, UNDSS, Thai authorities or private sector from time to time. 

9. Support and assist in knowledge building and knowledge sharing including developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for security guards and other security procedures to maintain an effective work environment by clearly outlining the policies and uniform procedures that should be adopted and applied to the daily work.

10. May drives the Director/Head of Office, UNESCO/UN officials and staff, including senior and high-ranking officials and visitors. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services. Meets senior staff, officials and visitors at the airport, including assisting, when required, with basic visa and customs formalities. 

11. Operate the security equipment and the security system. Ensure all the office security equipment is in a good condition and ready for use at all times, monitor and coordinate with the contractors, and assist in the procurement of equipment and supplies, including all works and services related to the security section when requested.

12. Liaise with companies to obtain additional information/ clarifications. Create requisitions for purchase orders, contracts or letters of agreement from standard templates for low value items. Use standard word processing packages to produce a variety of routine correspondence, reports, tables, charts, graphs, etc., in accordance with UNESCO standards.

13. Perform any security-related tasks and other additional activities that may be required/assigned by the Supervisor to ensure the success of the work team.

For more details and how to apply, please visit this link. 

Parent Sector: Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Bangkok
Job Family: Field Operations Coordination
Type of contract: Non Staff
Duration of contract: From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to: External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 26-MAR-2023 (re-advertised)

Overview of the functions of the post:
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Bangkok, and the direct supervision of the Head of Executive Office, the individual specialist shall ensure the overall coordination, technical preparation and participation in the UN RCP related programme activities such as engagement in various thematic and technical working groups with focus on ensuring UNESCO’s active participation and contribution in its competent areas (Education, Sciences, Culture and Communication) and support resource mobilization activities to attain programmatic objectives of the Office. The specialist shall also ensure the establishment of a strategic relation between UNESCO and UN Country Teams (UNCT) activities especially in Thailand, Laos PDR and Myanmar

For more information and how to apply, please visit this link.