Paris-Based Grants & Funding Agreements Lead

UNESCO; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 days annual leave

Family allowance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Résumé du poste

UNESCO in Paris is seeking an experienced specialist to lead the review of donor funding agreements and provide guidance on funding arrangements across the Organization.

The role will backstop project officers at Headquarters and Field Offices, manage signature delegation, and help update grant management policies, ensuring compliance with donors’ requirements and UNESCO regulations. Fluency in English or French and knowledge of another UNESCO language is desirable.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in public administration, economics, or a related discipline.
• At least four years of relevant professional experience in funding agreements negotiation.
• Experience in grants management and partnerships.

Responsabilités

• Review funding agreements and negotiate with donors.
• Backstop project officers and organize support at Headquarters and Field Offices.
• Process delegation requests for signature of funding agreements and ensure timely recording.
• Organize training and contribute to updating grant management policies and templates.

Connaissances

Grants management

Donor landscape knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

English or French proficiency

Formation

Master's degree

Description du poste

UNESCO in Paris is seeking an experienced specialist to lead the review of donor funding agreements and provide guidance on funding arrangements across the Organization.

The role will backstop project officers at Headquarters and Field Offices, manage signature delegation, and help update grant management policies, ensuring compliance with donors’ requirements and UNESCO regulations. Fluency in English or French and knowledge of another UNESCO language is desirable.