CLT GRIP Project ICT Assistant Position

Title: Project ICT Assistant

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Grade: SB3/2

No of Incumbent: 1

Organizational Unit: UNESCO BEIJING OFFICE

Primary Location: UNESCO BEIJING

Recruitment open to: Only candidates resident in China may apply for this post 

Duration of the Contract: One year, with the possibility of extension

Deadline (midnight, local time): 25 July 2022

Overview of the functions of the post 

Description of Responsibilities:

Under the overall authority of the Office Director and direct supervision of the Culture Programme Specialist, the incumbent shall contribute to harnessing existing digital markets and creating linkages for e-commerce of cultural and creative products and services under the Gansu Revitalization and Innovation Project (700CPR4000):

1.Carry out an assessment of existing e-platforms for services and products that are suitable for the creatives engaged under this project and produce a report with an analysis of opportunities and challenges linked to each option including costs and benefits.

2.Provide a targeted training to creative entrepreneurs on online marketing strategies related to the use of e-commerce platforms, in particular provide guidance on creating capturing “provenance stories”; shipment requirements and processes including packaging and biosecurity; payment options, relevant and feasible solutions for creatives in China.

3.Identify existing and further build collaboration with museums and galleries to promote the creative entrepreneurs covered under the project.

4.Provide advice on piloting a selection of products and services on e-commerce platforms in collaboration with the master trainers and apprentices.

5.Undertake any other relevant duty as assigned by the Director and the immediate Supervisors.

Required qualifications

EDUCATION 

·University degree, secondary, technical and/or vocational training closely related to marketing or relevant field. 

WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·A minimum of 3 years of relevant job experience. 

·Knowledgeable of the e-Commerce space that includes marketing strategies, product development, competitive strategies, consumer research, industry trends and usability best practices.

·Knowledge of various platforms and online sales strategies and can be used to conduct digital sales or website conversions for products and services of the cultural and creative sector.

·Experience working in customer service, marketing, online retail and other relevant field.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

·Strong inter-personal skills, especially oral and written communication skill;

·Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;

·Demonstrating corporate knowledge and sound judgment;

·Self-development, initiative-taking;

·Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;

·Creating synergies through self-control; 

·Managing conflict; 

·Capacity to work in a team as well as independently; 

·Operates in compliance with UNESCO’s rules and regulations. 

LANGUAGES

·Excellent knowledge of English and Mandarin (oral and written).

Benefits and entitlements

Benefits include: 2.5 days of leave per month, up to 15% of the basic salary for medical insurance and pension plan.

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV in English to UNESCO Beijing office jobvacancy@unesco.org with the title "GRIP Project ICT Assistant" using UNESCO CV form available on this link: https://share.weiyun.com/yQVrnA1D. The deadline is 25 July 2022 at midnight (local time).