Director, Communication and Information Programme at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Job Description

Functions of the Communication and Information Programme

The Communication and Information Programme functions entail:

1. Promote involvement in UNESCO activities in line with the relevant ministries, departments, agencies, organizations and individuals dealing in Communication and Information;
2. Ensure implementation of UNESCO Communication and Information activities and budgeted programmes;
3. Promote linkages between UNESCO and Government ministries, Departments, Counties and State Agencies, UNESCO Agencies, Civil Society, and the private sector concerned with Communication and Information;
4. Coordinate participation in international meetings on Communication and Information;
5. Promote dissemination of information on UNESCO prizes and awards to potential candidates and ensure their participation;
6. Promote dissemination of information on UNESCO fellowships and study grants to potential applicants and facilitate their participation;
7. Coordinate ratification of UNESCO Communication and Information related conventions and protocols;
8. Coordinate capacity building in Communication and Information;
9. Initiate research and collaboration with other partners and across the programme;
10. Formulate Communication and Information programmes and activities; and
11. Provide expert advisory service in Communication and Information.