Associate Program Coordinator Culture
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station: New Delhi
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Job Family: Culture
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level : Level 3
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 17-JULY-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi covers Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The incumbent shall contribute to the design, implementation, development, and coordination of activities carried out under Major Programme IV – Culture in the South Asia region in close collaboration with the Member States, local communities, and other stakeholders and close cooperation and coordination with the relevant Entities of the Culture Sector at Headquarters.
Under the current biennium programme (2024-2025), UNESCO prioritizes on advocating culture as a driving force for sustainable development, which should lead all international platforms to recognize culture as a strong enabler for sustainable development. In line with this, and within the framework of the World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism, UNESCO New Delhi Regional Office for South Asia will carry out various capacity building for governmental officials as well as tourism stakeholders to cultural heritage tourism in a more sustainable manner, in terms of carrying capacity, but also to ensure that any tourism programmes should respect the aspiration of local communities, and finally to place the protection of cultural heritage in the heart of tourism projects.
Long Description
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO New Delhi Office and the supervision of the Programme Specialist of Culture Sector, UNESCO New Delhi, the incumbent will:
- Assist the Culture Sector in implementing the World Heritage programme and facilitate the implementation of the World Heritage Convention in South Asian countries, notably Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
- Coordinate, within the framework of the above-mentioned Programme, the World Heritage and Sustainable Development for Local Communities project being implemented in India and Sri Lanka, among others, by i) coordinating various activities with concerned local communities, local governing bodies such as Urban Development, Municipality as well as various Development authorities and civil society, including coordinating administrative arrangements involved in the implementation of the above-mentioned project;
- Ensure adequate reporting of the aforementioned project that needs to be prepared regularly in line with UNESCO’s established practices for funds-in-trust projects
- Assist the Culture in its efforts to promote the World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism programme, notably capacity building at the South Asia regional level towards achieving the SDG 2030 through sustainable tourism activities leveraging both tangible and intangible cultural heritage
- Assist the culture sector in implementing various activities under the framework of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, notably in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
- Perform any task requested either by the Programme Specialist or Director of the Office.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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MANDATORY REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- University degree in the relevant field
Work experience
- A minimum of 4 years of work experience in the culture and social sector
- Work experience in supporting project management and coordination.
Long Description
Skills/Competencies.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong service orientation and ability to deal efficiently with partners at different levels.
- Ability to manage heavy workloads and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to generate reports.
- Good organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and monitor own work plans.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and provide efficient, quality, and timely support.
- Capacity to work efficiently with complex and sensitive situations.
- Sense of integrity and confidentiality.
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Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and Hindi.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Qualification and Work experience.
- Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in cultural heritage, creative industries, cultural landscapes, heritage management, or relevant fields.
- Experience in Arts and Culture, working with the community in India would be an asset.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to draft clearly and concisely and sensitivity to the local context.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment, both within and outside the Organization and to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage heavy workloads and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
- Strong IT skills including good knowledge of standard office software
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and Hindi.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days of annual leave, 24 days of certified sick leave etc..
Duration of Contract
The duration of the contract is 1 year with a probation period of 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on the availability of funds and the candidate’s performance.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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