Project Officer (Culture)
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Post Number : 4AFCLT0009PA
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station: Kabul
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) : 11-AUG-2023
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
UNESCO is the specialized agency of the United Nations with a mandate in education, science, culture, communication and access to information. It is one of the largest players for cultural programmes in Afghanistan and endeavors to preserve the country’s culture for future generations of the Afghan people.
In this overall framework, UNESCO is currently undertaking a number of different cultural programmes, aimed at supporting activities to protect and promote Afghan culture in all its dimensions and its contribution to the social and economic development of the country.
Recognizing the power of culture as a driver of social and economic development, UNESCO seeks to create strategies for employment and livelihoods within the culture sector and undertakes a number of projects which contribute to this aim.
UNESCO is looking for a committed Project Officer with specific experience in cultural projects who will coordinate, manage and implement all the aspects of the projects and ensure their contribution to the overall goal of creating employment, livelihoods and the sustainable management of the World Heritage property.
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Duties and responsibilites
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Kabul Office, and the direct supervision of the Culture Programme Specialist, the Project Officer shall manage the implementation of the activities under the projects:
- Oversee the management of planned activities and coordinate outcomes with other projects within the programme, liaise with relevant services at Headquarters, such as the World Heritage Centre and secretariats of the relevant conventions;
- Plan and coordinate all activities relating to the projects according to the established work plan;
- Supervise the establishment, management and monitoring of contracts and relationships with multiple implementing partners/consultants/contractors covering the range of expertise required to successfully implement the project activities and in respect of the rules and regulations of the Organization;
- Liaise and facilitate consultation between the relevant stakeholders in Kabul and in the provinces, NGOs, private companies and local community stakeholders as required and necessary;
- Promote sustainable strategies on the safeguarding and management of cultural heritage in Afghanistan and on the implementation of the UNESCO’s cultural conventions;
- Liaise with existing and potential donors to Afghan cultural heritage;
- Organize stakeholder meetings and capacity-building workshops concerning heritage preservation, management and possible integration with development processes;
- Organize events to enhance awareness raising and programme visibility both inside and outside Afghanistan;
- Facilitate information sharing amongst stakeholders, representation of UNESCO with the local community, NGOs and the donors in the course of the projects;
- Undertake missions as necessary and requested for project implementation.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of culture, cultural heritage, international development or a related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field of culture, cultural heritage, international development or a related field, of which preferably two years acquired at the international level.
- Experience in managing built heritage projects, including archaeological and monumental conservation and management projects.
Skills and competencies
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Leading and supervising skills.
- Excellent project implementation skills.
- Ability to making sound decisions on all aspects of project implementation.
- Ability to manage a team, and to prioritize and take responsibility for follow-up on instructions and decisions taken and expected projects’ outcomes according to the projects’ documents.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of the English language (both written and spoken).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
- Experience with budgeting and coordinating built heritage projects, including archaeological and monumental conservation and management, development of estimates.
- Experience in international development in a post-conflict context.
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of UNESCO mission and strategies.
Languages
- Knowledge of another/other UNESCO official language(s) (Arabic, Chinese, French 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 91 500 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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