Project Officer (Culture)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : CLT/PA 113

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) : 16-APR-2024

 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

 

Long Description

Duration of contract: initially 1 year, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

 

The Culture and Emergencies Entity (CLT/CEM) of the UNESCO Culture Sector acts as the Secretariat of the 1954 Convention for the protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its two (1954 & 1999) protocols, the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property and the 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, and is also in charge of the 2015 Recommendation on the Protection and Promotion of Museums and Collections, their Diversity and their Role in Society . In addition, it is responsible for Emergency Preparedness and Response in the area of culture, coordinating the implementation of the 2015 Strategy for the reinforcement of UNESCO's action to protect culture and promote cultural pluralism in the event of armed conflict and in emergencies associated with disasters caused by natural and human-induced hazards.

 

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT) and the direct supervision of the Director of the Culture and Emergencies Entity of the Culture Sector (DIR/CEM), the incumbent shall contribute to the implementation, monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects undertaken by the Culture and Emergencies Entity (CLT/CEM).

 

In particular, the incumbent shall:

Long Description

• Contribute to the development of strategies for the protection of culture, from cultural heritage to creativity, fostering synergies between programmes of the Culture Sector and cross-cutting approaches with other UNESCO Programme Sectors.

 

• Provide legal advice on the implementation of the 1954 Hague Convention (and its two protocols), 1970 Convention and 2001 Convention, including in the framework of the organization of the meetings of the Conventions’ governing bodies.

 

• Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of the periodic reporting by Member States on the Culture Conventions managed by the Culture and Emergencies Entity, ensuring that priorities are addressed within the CEM operational programmes.

Long Description

• Contribute to and support operational programmes and activities of the Culture and Emergencies Entity, ensuring the implementation of statutory decisions and ensuring organizational compliance with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

 

• Draft concept notes, project documents, and reports to be submitted to partners/donors – both public and private – aligning with priorities of the Culture Sector. This includes liaising with relevant sectors/bureaus/units within the Culture Sector at Headquarters, Field Offices, other Programme Sectors, central services, and partners/donors as necessary.

 

• Participate in relevant international meetings to share good practices and contribute to the development of global strategies for the protection of culture and strengthen collaboration with national authorities, international organizations, and NGOs to ensure a coordinated approach to implementing the aforementioned conventions.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) required in the field of culture, international law, international relations, or a related discipline.

 

 Work Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in the field of culture and/or international law, preferably with two (2) years acquired at the international level.

Skills and competencies

• Initiative-taking ability and ability to manage competing priorities, organize and prioritize heavy workloads to meet established deadlines, with a strong capacity for accuracy, close attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to draft legal advice on complex and sensitive questions.
• Ability to interact efficiently with a wide range of stakeholders both within and outside the Organization.
• Excellent analytical, diplomacy, and advocacy skills, including the ability to collect, synthesize, and analyze complex information from various sources and convey messages.
• Proven ability to maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment.
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

 Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Work Experience

• Relevant professional experience in the United Nations System or other international development organization(s).
• Experience in coordinating various contributions and inputs to elaborate documents in urgent circumstances.

 

 Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of the standard-setting instruments of UNESCO, notably the 1954 Convention (and its two Protocols), the 1970 Convention and the 2001 Convention.

 

 Languages

• Knowledge of another/other official language(s) of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Russian).

 

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 104 581 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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