Consultant on Media Development and Digital Competencies Education (Re-advertised)

Overview

Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of projects aimed at strengthening information integrity and access, as well as promoting responsible digital transformation across the Mekong countries.

Tasks Summary

• Provide strategic contribution for the planning, implementation, and reporting of the UNESCO–CODEMAO Youth Coding Initiative in Thailand.
• Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of UNESCO projects on freedom of expression, access to information, and media and information literacy (MIL).
• Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of UNESCO projects on advancing digital transformation and the ethical use of AI in the Mekong region.
• Implement the final phase of the Japanese Funds-in-Trust project “Consolidating the Gains in Policy Development and Capacity Building for the Preservation and Accessibility of Documentary Heritage.”
• Support CI Bangkok in developing workplans and periodic reports for regular programmes and projects.
• Assist in the development of publications, presentations and other communication materials.
• Undertake missions and other tasks related to the projects as assigned.
• Submit specified deliverables by the end of the contract.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in coordinating media development or digital competencies education projects at the national, regional or international level.
• Extensive expertise and hands-on experience in educational and cultural project management and strategic planning in Asia and the Pacific.

Qualification Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent and above) in the field of communication arts, communication design, journalism, international relations, social sciences or related areas.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent knowledge of English

Languages Preferred: knowledge of other UNESCO official languages is an asset

Contract Duration: From 7 to 11 months

Work Modality: work within the premises of the UNESCO Bangkok office. The Specialist may be required to travel on mission

Remuneration: The Specialist is expected to make her/his own travel arrangements and should be provided with a lump sum to cover travel-related expenses in accordance with UNESCO rules and regulations. Travel-related expenses (e.g. the cost of tickets, terminal fares and DSA) must be fixed and agreed between the parties.