Consultant (Culture)
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station: Paris
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Job Family: Culture
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 01/09/2023
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The Cultural Policies and Development Entity (CLT/CPD) of the UNESCO Culture Sector provides technical assistance to UNESCO Member States in the design, adaptation and implementation of their cultural policies. This work builds on UNESCO normative instruments and programmes in the field of culture and beyond, as well as advocates for the transformative role of culture in the broader realm of public policy. It thus contributes to strengthening, assessing and measuring the cross-cutting and multidimensional contribution of culture to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Long Description
Under the authority of the Director of Cultural Policies and Development and the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the contractor shall, in the context of the UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and approved Programme and Budget (C/5), further transversal approaches and intersectoral cooperation across UNESCO’s mandate in culture and education, including by engaging with UNESCO’s Member States, Programme Sectors, Field Offices and external partners to support programme design and monitor programme implementation
Long Description
In this context, by Decision 211 EX/39 in 2021, Member States called upon UNESCO to undertake a global consultation process to develop a Framework on Culture and Arts Education with policy guidelines, as well as requested that a World Conference on Culture and Arts Education be held in 2023. The development of the Framework builds on the UNESCO Roadmap on Arts Education of 2006 and the Seoul Agenda for Arts Education of 2010, to respond to the need to adapt and transform education policies and practices that are relevant to learners today. It encompasses a broad understanding of culture – from heritage, to arts and creativity – as well as the evolution of the cultural sector over the past decade, which has been influenced by digital transformation. The Framework will be presented to the World Conference on Culture and Arts Education to be hosted by the United Arab Emirates in early 2024.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, sustainable development, public policies and/or disciplines in the field of culture or education
- Work Experience
- A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience acquired at the international level
- A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience on programmes in the field of culture and/or education
- Expertise in research and data collection
- Experience in drafting and editing reports for submission to governing bodies of international organizations
Long Description
- Skills and Competencies
- Good knowledge of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Good knowledge and proven expertise on issues related to cultural and/or educational policies at both international and national levels
- Strong ability to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and formulate research documents
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Good ability to interact efficiently with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within and outside the Organization
- High attention to detail and ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment
- Strong IT skills
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work experience
- Professional experience in the United Nations system
- Proven experience in drafting research documents and reports in the United Nations context
- Expert knowledge of UNESCO Culture and/or Education Programmes, across their various dimensions and areas of work
- Experience and proven expertise in research and/or the implementation of strategies, policies and initiatives aimed at supporting the synergies between culture, arts and education
Languages
- Knowledge of another UN official language will be an asset
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
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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.
To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
Interested candidates should complete the on-line application, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:
A written proposal comprising:
- An up-to-date CV;
- A brief technical proposal outlining the approach and methodology for the assignment in line with the terms of reference
- A competitive fee for the assignment quoted in EUR (or USD) and expressed on a monthly basis.
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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UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
