Project Coordinator (Culture)
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Post Number : CLT/PA 104
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Culture
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-AUG-2023
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The position is in the Unit for Capacity Building and Heritage Policy in the Living Heritage Entity of the Culture Sector, which is responsible for supporting Member States with the safeguarding of living heritage and its integration in development programmes and strategies through the implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The focus is on the central role that communities play in the creation, maintenance and transmission to future generations of their heritage and on intersectoral collaboration in all areas of development, including foodways.
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture, the general supervision of the Chief of the Living Heritage Entity, the direct supervision of the Head of the Capacity Building and Heritage Policy Unit within that Entity, the guidance of the Programme Specialist in charge of foodways and in close cooperation with the Coordinator of the Programme on Culture and Digital Technologies, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the project ‘International Food Atlas and Digital Platform for safeguarding, promoting and transmitting foodways to future generations’ (‘Food Atlas project’) within the framework of the Funds-in-Trust Agreement to strengthen cooperation in the field of culture and cultural heritage concluded between the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UNESCO.
The project will generate new knowledge on foodways as intangible cultural heritage, develop a digital platform and tools to strengthen their safeguarding and create opportunities for learning and experience exchange among States Parties, communities and other relevant stakeholders in this field.
In particular, s/he will be responsible for:
Long Description
- Coordinate the inception phase of the project and draw from the inputs produced during this phase to adjust and finalize the project document, in due coordination with all relevant partners. This includes, among other tasks, lead the stakeholder mapping, organize the inception workshops and liaise with field offices for defining participating countries.
- Coordinate the development of the UNESCO digital platform on foodways as intangible cultural heritage, aimed at promoting and supporting the safeguarding of foodways as living heritage through showcasing its diversity and its interlinkages with sustainable development. This includes, among other tasks, developing a roadmap for defining the architecture and content of the platform, identifying technical and technological requirements and establishing Terms of Reference, liaising with the knowledge management specialist in the Entity.
- Design and implement enabling spaces for dialogue and peer learning aimed at promoting foodways safeguarding, which includes, among other tasks, Identifying and systematizing experiences with foodways safeguarding from all regions, designing and coordinating capacity-building and peer-to-peer learning activities in participating countries, in coordination with field offices.
Long Description
- Ensure the generation and dissemination of knowledge on the role of foodways for community well-being and sustainable development, which includes, among other tasks, identifying the necessary experts for leading research on existing experiences related to foodways and sustainable development, developing relevant Terms of Reference, and lead the production of a producing for safeguarding foodways.
- Design the communication strategy for disseminating the project’s goals, achievements and key outputs, considering each targeted audience (Member States, communities, institutional partners, etc), ensuring due coordination with the communications officer in the Living Heritage Entity, and other relevant services within UNESCO.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of culture, humanities, social sciences, political science, law, international relations, or related field.
Work Experience
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in project management in the field of culture and heritage, of which preferably at least two (2) years acquired at the international level.
- Solid experience in project planning and implementation, adjusting activities and monitoring project indicators, drafting Terms of Reference, preparing and following up on contracts, reviewing deliverables and ensuring timely results.
- Experience in the preparation and drafting of project documents, reports, concise documents and briefings.
Long Description
Skills and Competencies
- Strong project coordination and management skills
- Strong analytical and drafting skills, drafting of project reports, official documents and analysis.
- Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own workplan; ability to meet tight deadlines as well as flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
- Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed procedures.
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and maintain effective working relationships with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent IT skills.
LANGUAGES
- Excellent knowledge of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
- Professional experience in the field of foodways, sustainable agriculture or food systems, including food-related intangible cultural heritage.
- Professional experience in the field of capacity-building for public institutions, local governments and community organizations, of which preferably acquired at international level.
- Experience in digital networking and exchange, conceptualization of thematic online platforms.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to interact efficiently with a wide range of stakeholders both within and outside the Organization and to establish new partnerships for the effective implementation of the project;
- Knowledge of UNESCO standard-setting instruments and their processes.
Languages
- Good knowledge of French and/or Arabic and/or Spanish.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 100 541 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
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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