Associate Project Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 92,546 USD and 125,700 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 5QACLT0006PA Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Doha 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) : 22-JUL-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Initial appointment is for 12 months, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Office for the Gulf States and Yemen and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the project "Youth Employment through Heritage and Culture in Yemen” (hereafter referred to as "the project") funded by the European Union (EU). The overall aim of the Project is to contribute to improving livelihood opportunities for women and youth in Yemen through jobs creation in heritage rehabilitation and cultural industries. Specific objectives are to support at least 6,000 youth in rehabilitation sector and 2,000 in sustainable cultural entrepreneurship, contribute to social cohesion, peacebuilding and promotion of cultural heritage in Yemen. Employment opportunities will be generated through rehabilitation of historic urban centers in different governorates, and support to small and medium enterprises and Civil Society Organisations active in various sectors of the cultural and creative industries. By creating jobs in the preservation of cultural heritage and creative industries, the intervention will reach young people and contribute to peacebuilding because young people are societal actors that have the potential and capacities to engage and lead actions that will promote peace and sustainable development in their communities. The promotion of arts and culture throughout the project will play an important role in restoring cultural identity, peacebuilding and recovery, as well as rebuild trust in local communities. The incumbent shall contribute to implementation of activities/projects in particular related to promoting of social cohesion and peacebuilding through cultural activities in Yemen. The incumbent will be initially based in Doha undertaking missions to Yemen as needed. **MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** ------------------------------------- The incumbent will be responsible for implementation of the project Outcome N°3: “Promotion of social cohesion and peacebuilding, and youth employment through cultural activities in Yemen including, but not limited to. This Outcome focuses on social cohesion and peace building through capacity building of young male and female community influencers and cultural operators in multi-media content and Virtual/Augmented Reality games (VR/AR games). It also aims to raise awareness on all project activities through social media campaigns, photographic and video documentation of success stories, TV and radio programmes. To this end the incumbent will: - Prepare and implement a comprehensive Communication strategy for the project in cooperation with the other team members. Organize events to enhance awareness raising and project visibility both inside and outside Yemen. Make sure to liaise with partners, stakeholders and the donor to devise and deliver joint awareness campaigns and events. Prepare communication materials and promote youth engagement in heritage rehabilitation via social media campaigns, photographic and video documentation of success stories, TV and radio programmes; - Prepare a workplan including budget for implementation of activities under the above-mentioned Outcome 3; - Contribute to 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’s outcome and in respect of the rules and regulations of the Organization; - Contribute to preparing an employment strategy with focus on youth employment for social cohesion component and monitor employment figures through its execution; - Liaise and facilitate consultation between the relevant local authorities and stakeholders in Yemen, including NGOs, private companies and local community stakeholders as required and necessary; - Organize stakeholder meetings, and capacity-building workshops concerning social cohesion, youth employment, culture and heritage promotion etc; - Organize specialized VR/AR capacity building activities and events and engage young Yemenis in the design and implementation; - Contribute to the organization of regular meetings of the project Steering Committee and provide monitoring and evaluation inputs to EU auditing and evaluation missions; - Undertake missions elsewhere and to Yemen in particular, as necessary and requested for project implementation; - Perform any other tasks as requested by the Project Manager-Rehabilitation, Project Manager-Cultural Development or Director. **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](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** - Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in journalism, communication, media, social sciences or related fields. - A first-level university degree in the above mentioned subject or a related field, in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. ***Work Experience*** - Minimum 2 (two) years of work experience in communication on cultural programming, journalism or media or a related field of which preferably 1 year acquired at international level. ***Skills/Competencies*** - Integrity, reliability and sense of commitment in the execution of duties. - Excellent coordination and organizational skills. - Good analytical and problem solving skills. - Good knowledge of results-based and budget management tools. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to draft clearly and concisely. - Ability to work effectively in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment. - Ability to build and maintain partnerships. - Ability to work under pressure, manage heavy workloads and to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work. - Strong IT skills including good knowledge of standard office software. - Sensitivity to the local context. ***Languages*** • Excellent knowledge of both Arabic and English language (both written and spoken). **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. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **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.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) 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. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*