Consultancy (World Heritage Programme) for preparing a working paper on Egyptian Museum

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Overview

Prepare a working paper on the Egyptian Museum for UNESCO.

You have:

• MA degree in World Heritage Studies, UNESCO culture conventions, heritage management, museum studies, and other related fields.
• Minimum ten-year professional experience in research and education in World Heritage Studies, UNESCO culture conventions, heritage management, museum studies, and other related fields.
• Excellent knowledge of the World Heritage Convention and its Operational Guidelines.
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Previous experience in assisting the nomination development of cultural properties for the World Heritage List inscription.

Contract

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Cairo Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 25-FEB-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **Background** Within the framework of the 40C/5 Work Plan of the World Heritage Programme, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences in the Arab States in Cairo has been assisting member states in the effective implementation of the World Heritage Convention at the country level. The Egyptian authorities have recently developed a ten-year nomination development plan to update its Tentative List for enhancing strategic planning for advancing on the nomination development. Long Description ---------------- **Assignment** Under the authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences in the Arab States and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Culture, the individual specialist shall prepare **a working paper on the Egyptian Museum in Cairo** for its enhanced safeguarding for sustainable development by the application of UNESCO culture conventions. To this end, the individual specialist shall perform the following tasks: Long Description ---------------- **1) Preparation** a. Read supporting documents provided by UNESCO to become further familiar with the general context of the implementation of the World Heritage Convention and other relevant instruments in Egypt; b. Conduct desktop research and prepare a draft working paper (Approximately 30 pages in English) on the Egyptian Museum in Cairo focusing on its heritage value, and submit it to UNESCO for feedback. The draft paper will cover the following aspects of the site; \* Significance of the museum building, its integrity, and authenticity, \* The state of conservation including factors and risks affecting the property, \* The progress in the ongoing project for the masterplan development, \* Comparative analysis with museums including those inscribed on the World Heritage List and under the Enhanced Protection of the 2nd Protocol of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention), \* Bibliography and references. The draft paper will also propose a strategy and action plan to advance on the World Heritage nomination development; c. Submit the draft paper to UNESCO for feedback; Long Description ---------------- **2) Participation** a. Present the draft paper to the Egyptian authorities at an online workshop to be organised by UNESCO to obtain feedback. b. Take notes of the feedback, discussions, and recommendations shared during the meeting to get reflected in the final paper. **3) Follow-up** a. Collect additional written contributions after the workshop; b. Update the draft paper and proposals for the strategy and action plan and submit them to UNESCO for feedback; c. Review the feedback received, finalise, and submit the final working paper and the proposed strategy and action plan to UNESCO. **Deliverables and Timeline:** Deliverables Timeline The draft working paper 31 May 2021 The final working paper and action plan proposal 31 July 2021 **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ 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](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - MA degree in World Heritage Studies, UNESCO culture conventions, heritage management, museum studies, and other related fields. - Minimum ten-year professional experience in research and education in World Heritage Studies, UNESCO culture conventions, heritage management, museum studies, and other related fields. - Excellent knowledge of the World Heritage Convention and its Operational Guidelines. - Excellent writing skills in English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- Previous experience in assisting the nomination development of cultural properties for the World Heritage List inscription. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all applicants must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): **25-FEB-2021** To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of applicants 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 applicants. Please note that only selected applicants will be further contacted and applicants in the final selection step may be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain 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. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) 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.

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