Job Description

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level : Level 2 - Middle

Hiring Unit : Sciences Sector (SCS)

Duty Station : Paris

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 11 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) : 10/11/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

BACKGROUND

The Women for Bees initiative, implemented by UNESCO's MAB Programme, empowers women beekeepers in biosphere reserves globally through training, networking, and research. Its first phase trained women across nine countries (Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, France, India, Peru, the Russian Federation, Rwanda and Slovenia) and yielded knowledge products as well as a consolidated network of beekeepers. A second phase of the project is now being launched.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

We are seeking a Community Manager Consultant to carry the project's knowledge products through their final stages and to maintain the momentum of the women beekeepers' network during the second phase. The assignment is structured around two flagship deliverables: voluntary guidelines on sustainable beekeeping in biosphere reserves, and international beekeeping masterclass for project participants. It also includes follow-up with local partners and continuity of community engagement across project sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities:

1. Sustainable Beekeeping Guidelines: provide technical inputs to the review cycle

• Finalize the Guidelines manuscript to a review-ready standard and conduct outreach to reviewers and co-authors, setting out a clear review process, including working meetings with co-authors and reviewers and input integration
• Work with the UNESCO publications and web teams on a web-ready graphic publication and executive summary.

1. Follow up with local partners

• Contribute to activities (training and provision of equipment, sales activities) with inputs on collaboration agreements with beekeeping cooperatives and other institutions.

1. Enhance communication outputs

• Improve communication tools and materials to support community activities, including using digital assets.

CONTRACT DURATION

11 Months

COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental studies, social sciences, communications, international development, or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of experience in community building, network facilitation, or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with international organizations, NGOs, or community-based projects, preferably in environmental conservation or sustainable development.
• Background in beekeeping and/or pollination studies is required.
• Proven track record of organizing events, facilitating discussions, and managing online communities.

Long Description

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools, including social media and online collaboration platforms.

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written).

DESIRABLE QUALICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on gender-focused programs or women’s empowerment initiatives.
• Experience in managing beekeepers and pollinators network activities.

LANGUAGE

• Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your application should be submitted as one document incorporating all the required elements (PDF format) to be uploaded in the application section "Employment History Form"

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and submit one single document including the following elements:

• A letter of interest explaining how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• A brief technical and financial proposal of no longer than 1500 words (approximately 3 sides of A4) indicating monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (Applications submitted without a monthly rate will not be considered).

The approach he/she would adopt to carry out the assignment including any inputs that maybe required from UNESCO.

The application should be done through Success Factor only. In case you are unable to attach the required documents in the system, you may send an email to sc.recruitment@unesco.org quoting the reference (24328) in the subject line of your e-mail. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

Please note:

That all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

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.

Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.