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PROGRAMME SPECIALIST

Havana

  • Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Location: Havana
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Culture
  • Closing Date: Closed

The UNESCO Office in Havana serves as the Regional Bureau for Culture in Latin America and in the Caribbean, Cluster Office for Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Aruba and Representation in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Aruba. The Office implements the Culture Programme in the Member States under its direct responsibility, assists the UNESCO Office in Port-au-Prince in the planning and implementation of its Culture Programme and implements a number of activities at the regional level. It also promotes the cooperation between the UNESCO Offices in the region.

 

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture and the direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Havana, the incumbent ensures the design, implementation and coordination of activities carried out under Major Programme IV - Culture in the countries covered by the Office. S/he is also responsible for building partnerships, ensuring fundraising and UNESCO's contribution to the 'Delivering as One' exercise.  Finally, s/he supervises staff of the Culture Unit of the Office. In particular, the incumbent will\:

  • Ensure the delivery of the Culture Programme in the countries covered by the Office in line with the Culture Sector’s strategies and priorities, through capacity-building, policy advice, technical assistance and networking, etc.
  • Facilitate the coordination of the Culture programme at sub-regional level by providing technical advice and guidance to the National Offices, Antennas and Focal Points of the sub-region in planning and developing programmes, projects and activities of the Culture Sector.
  • Build, maintain and enhance working relations with the concerned national/local authorities, cultural institutions and relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
  • Ensure fundraising by designing new projects/programmes, mobilizing resources and building partnerships, including with UN Agencies, bilateral donors, civil society organizations and the private sector.
  • Develop actions, programmes and activities in the framework of the UN Reform and ‘Delivering as One’, such as Common Country Assessments/United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (CCA/UNDAF), etc.

EDUCATION

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of culture, social and human sciences or a related area.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of culture, of which at least 3 years acquired at international level.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing culture policies and programmes/projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.
  • Proven experience in establishing and maintaining professional networks and partnerships.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Good knowledge of UNESCO’s work in the field of Culture.
  • Familiarity with UNESCO's standard-setting instruments and programmes in the field of culture.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Ability to build, maintain and enhance working relations with national/local authorities, cultural institutions and relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
  • Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff and teams and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
  • Discretion and maturity of judgement.
  • Very good IT skills, including knowledge of standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets etc.).

LANGUAGES

  • Excellent knowledge of English.
  • Excellent knowledge of Spanish.

EDUCATION

  • Relevant training in the field of culture.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Familiarity with the political and cultural context of the Region.

LANGUAGES

  • Good knowledge of French.
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