Consultant for creating an information kit

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-OCT-2020

 

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

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Increasing the number of States Parties of Conventions in the field of culture, notably the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols, is one of key priorities of the UNESCO programme. Within the framework of its mandate and limits of its recourses, UNESCO provides technical assistance to its Member States with a view to facilitate the ratification process of these treaties and their domestic implementation. 
To this effect, thanks to the generous financial contribution of the Government of Switzerland, a number of publications have been developed and disseminated to assist national authorities’ reflection for becoming a party to the 1954 Hague Convention and its two Protocols. In the context of the cooperation between UNESCO and the Government of Switzerland, the publication of a comprehensive information kit on the above-mentioned treaties is foreseen. The planned publication is intended to provide concise historical background of the adoption of the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols, the obligations stipulated under these treaties and the procedural aspects of their ratification. 
 

Long Description

Work assignment

Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Cultural Heritage Protection Treaties Unit (CEM/CHP), in the framework of the project entitled “Strengthening the Secretariat to assist Member States to improve the implementation of the Second Protocol (1999) to the 1954 Hague Convention” (Fund in Trust (FIT) n°7580), the incumbent shall: 
1.    Review and analyze the publications and tools developed by the UNESCO’s Culture Sector concerning the ratification of international treaties, in particular the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols with a view to assessing needs;
2.    Undertake research and analysis of the policy of other UN agencies on drawing up publications to facilitate and advocate the ratification of international treaties;
3.    Prepare a comprehensive information kit on the procedural, practical and legal measures to be taken by a State before and after ratification of the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols, in accordance with UNESCO’s Publication Policy;
4.    Present the publication at the 15th meeting of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, scheduled to take place on 10-11 December 2020 (UNESCO Headquarters, Paris).
The information kit shall be written in English or French in approximately 10,000 words and include historical background of the adoption of the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols, explanation of primary obligations of States expressing consent to be bound by these treaties, domestic measures to be taken in order to give an effect to these treaties etc. The incumbent shall consult the Secretariat of UNESCO to seek clarification as deemed necessary and shall submit partial or preliminary drafts in advance of the stated deadlines, for review by the Secretariat, when relevant.
 

DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE

Deliverables and timeline

1.    Information kit on the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols must be submit it to UNESCO, at latest by 20 November 2020.
2.    Presentation of the information kit on the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols at the 15th meeting of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Paris, 10-11 December 2020)
 

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL (IF ANY)

Work Location and travel (if any)

The assignment shall be delivered in distance. Travel will be required to Paris to present the publication at the 15th meeting of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Paris, 10-11 December 2020).

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

a)    Education and experience: 

• Advanced degree in a field related to international law or international relations. 
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in research and/or policy advice on cultural heritage law, international humanitarian law, or international criminal law.

b)    Skills and competencies:

• Excellent analytical, technical assessment, and writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to exchange information on complex issues;
• Excellent organization and planning skills, including the ability to organize own work priorities and deadlines.
• Fluency in written and oral English and/or French.
   

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Publishing articles, books or studies related to the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict is an asset.

APPLICATION 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.

Interested candidates are invited to provide an indication of their approach to carry out the assignment, including any inputs that may be required from UNESCO (preferably in the form of a concept note and proposed table of contents), the overall cost of the assignment excluding Travel expenses (quoted in US dollars), expressed as an overall lump-sum. All these elements must be provided by INSERTING EXTRA PAGES WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AT THE END OF THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FORM (WORD FILE) DOCUMENT.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice.

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.

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.

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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