Education

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.


Work Experience

Extensive and relevant professional experience from senior leadership/executive positions in the areas directly related to UNESCO’s Communication and Information Programme, including assignments at the regional and/or international levels, for example within government, the private sector or civil society.


Skills/Competencies

Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic directions and priorities.
Excellent knowledge of the ongoing technological transformations impacting the communication and information space around the world and the responses needed.
Leadership capacities, a sense of objectivity and neutrality, strong analytical skills and intellectual capabilities, professional integrity and diplomacy.
Ability to exercise well-founded and balanced authority, as well as to provide and manage advisory services and functions.
Sound knowledge of general management practices, including results-based management and budgeting principles, governance and accountability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct change processes at the substantive and management levels.
Excellent advocacy and communication skills with strong representational abilities.
Proven ability to interact effectively at the highest government levels, as well as with the private sector and/or civil society, and to build collaborative partnerships and networks with and between a wide variety of stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills with strong representational abilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage relationships at all levels of the Organization.