Associate Project Officer (Culture)

Contract

This is a P-1 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 1 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 72,107 USD and 99,652 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : CLT/PA 101 Grade : P-1 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) : 27-JUN-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Initial duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The Diversity of Cultural Expressions Entity promotes the diversity of cultural expressions and the creative economy as vectors for sustainable development. Its mission is to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and the 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist. The Entity fosters international cooperation by providing assistance to governments around the world to design, monitor, and evaluate policies. It also provides support to the sound decision-making of the Convention’s governing bodies through knowledge sharing and data collection, analysis, and distribution. Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture, the general supervision of the Chief of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions Entity, and the direct supervision of the Head of the Programmes and Stakeholders Outreach Unit, the Associate Project Officer will contribute to the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the EU/UNESCO project entitled “Advancing evidence-based policies and actions, and supporting policy making to enhance the contribution of creative sectors and industries to sustainable development” whose implementation period is from 2023 to 2026. Long Description ---------------- In particular, the incumbent will: - Contribute to the selection of the partner countries of the EU/UNESCO technical assistance project in consultation with UNESCO Field offices. - Contribute to the daily running of the EU/UNESCO technical assistance project, in particular the components focusing on the UNESCO 2005 Convention by managing the funds decentralization memos to concerned UNESCO Field Offices and providing backstopping support to relevant project partners. - In close cooperation with Field Offices and national partners, establish contracts with members of the Expert Facility of the 2005 Convention and national experts and organize technical assistance missions to be undertaken by the experts. - Elaborate various working tools (e.g., country fact sheets of the project, PowerPoints, promotional materials, speeches) and make them available to project stakeholders, focusing on the 2005 Convention. - Provide support to collect data and information (including photos, audio-visual materials, testimonials) from the beneficiaries and prepare progress reports to the donor pertaining to the components on the UNESCO 2005 Convention. Long Description ---------------- - Prepare or contribute to briefings, reports and presentations on the project, including, but not limited to, the EU/UNESCO Steering Committee. - Support the implementation of a communication and stakeholders outreach strategies, including the management of the web pages dedicated to the EU/UNESCO project (drafting web stories, etc.). - Support the organization of monitoring and communication meetings on the project in the margin of the statutory meetings of the governing bodies of the Convention or other international meetings on the Convention. - Assistant with the implementation of capacity-building activities of the Section by making synergies between the EU-funded activities and other activities of UNESCO, whenever possible and pertinent. **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 degree) in the field of culture, cultural policies and/or cultural and creative industries, or a related area, such as international relations, international development. ***Work Experience*** - A minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience in the field of culture, international development/cooperation or related areas. Long Description ---------------- ***Skills and Competencies*** - Excellent written and oral communication skills, in particular the ability to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and to write documents in a clear and concise manner. - Strong research and analytical skills to prepare and deliver on different activities and attention to detail. - Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain effective working relations within a multicultural environment. - Solid computer and other IT skills. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of either English or French and good knowledge of the other language. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Experience in coordinating international cooperation projects involving developing countries - Professional experience in data analysis and knowledge production. - Experience in the field of cultural and creative industries. ***Skills/Competencies*** - Knowledge of UNESCO’s standard setting instruments and programmes in the field of culture and good knowledge of the 2005 Convention. - Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the United Nations system or an international organization. ***Languages*** - Knowledge of another/other official language(s) of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, 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 60 874 US $. 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.*