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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Kabul 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) : 20-MAR-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Committed to the Afghanistan Millennium Development Goals, National Development Strategy and Compact, the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework (ANPDF 2017-2021) and the UNESCO Country Strategy 2018-2021 for Afghanistan, UNESCO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations system, promotes education, science, culture, communication and access to information in order to foster peace through dialogue. UNESCO also strives to tackle poverty, strengthen sustainable development, uphold respect for diversity and human rights, build knowledge societies and media pluralism and work towards gender equality, thereby helping to bring about a more successful and prosperous Afghanistan. Within this overall framework, UNESCO is currently engaged in a number of cultural initiatives that aim at supporting the Afghan Government and its relevant national and local authorities to protect and promote the diverse cultural heritage and in doing so, to contribute to the social and economic development of the country. Two of such initiatives involve specific activities aimed at the sustainable and long-term protection and management of the two properties listed as World Heritage in Afghanistan, the Minaret and archaeological remains of Jam and The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley. The Jam property, located in a remote mountainous area with limited accessibility was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2002 and simultaneously placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Since 2002, UNESCO has commissioned a number of reports on the Minaret of Jam, many of which containing relevant recommendations to its safeguard from both natural and human-induced hazards. A new project “Safeguarding the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam, Afghanistan – Phase I” is currently being implemented, focusing on the overall protection, structural stability and monitoring of this unique property. The Bamiyan property was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2003 and also placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Following several joint-initiatives between UNESCO and the Afghan authorities, a new project entitled “Sustainable Management of the Bamiyan World Heritage property - Preparing the removal of Bamiyan from the List of World Heritage in Danger” is now being implemented, aiming at ensuring sustainable development in Bamiyan through the establishment of a proper foundation for the protection and use of the World Heritage property, and for the removal of Bamiyan from the List of World Heritage in Danger. Long Description ---------------- Main Duties and responsabilities Under the overall authority of the Director of the Kabul Office, the overall supervision of the Head of Culture Unit, and in close coordination with Program Officers, the consultant will provide specific technical assistance to the following projects (1) “Safeguarding the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam”, (2) “Sustainable Management of the Bamiyan World Heritage property: \- Preparing the removal of Bamiyan from the List of World Heritage in Danger” and (3) “Silk Roads Heritage Corridors in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran – International Dimension of the European Year of Cultural Heritage” and : \- Liaise closely with the Culture Programme Specialist to implement the specifically assigned projects and indicated deliverables underneath. \- Provide the specific technical support needed to protect and manage cultural heritage in Afghanistan, with focus on the deliverables as reflected underneath. \- Assist the Director, the Head of the Culture Unit or the Program Officers in meetings with the Ministry of Information and Culture, or with any other relevant stakeholders and UNESCO’s partners in Afghanistan. \- Assist the Culture Programme Specialist in sharing of information between UNESCO and relevant Government Departments, especially in relation to the specifically assigned projects and indicated deliverables which are related to the protection, conservation and preservation of heritage sites in Afghanistan. Long Description ---------------- Deliverables: 1\. Provide technical assistance to the implementation of the project: “Safeguarding the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam”, with the Ministry of Information and Culture, especially related to the plannification of the restoration process. 2\. Provide technical assistance to the implementation of the project: “Sustainable Management of the Bamiyan World Heritage property - Preparing the removal of Bamiyan from the List of World Heritage in Danger”, with the Ministry of Information and Culture and its relevant Departments especially related to the conservation of the mural paintings and archaeology activities. 3\. Provide technical advice for the implementation of the “Silk Roads Heritage Corridors in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran – International Dimension of the European Year of Cultural Heritage”, especially related to the training and capacity building with relation to the UNESCO 2003 Convention. Timeframe The consultancy is expected to start in March 2021 and completed by August 2021: **By 31 March 2021**: Report of a field mission to Jam to accompany the international team that is conducting the conservation assessment of Jam. **April 2021**: Assist in the technical analyses of the bids for the conservation of the Western Buddha and further assist in analysing bids for the archaeological part of the project. Provide technical inputs on the phase I of the Jam project. **May 2021**: Preparing an action plan to implement the EU-funded project during its third fiscal year. Continue to provide technical inputs on phase I of the Jam project. **June-15 August 2021**: TOR development for physical conservation of the Minaret of Jam as part of phase II of the project with advertisement. Provide technical advise for the implementation of the archaeological part of the Jam and Bamiyan projects. The incumbent shall submit to UNESCO Kabul office a monthly report (at the end of each month) and a final report (at the end of the contract) containing all activities carried out during the duration period of the contract. Long Description ---------------- **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** --------------------------- Education \- Advanced degree on Art History, Archaeology, Conservation or related fields Work experience \- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in Culture; and \- Previous work experience in Culture projects in developing context such as Afghanistan. Skills \- Sensitivity and adaptability (cultural, gender, religion, race and nationality); \- Excellent research skills; \- Excellent analytical and writing skills; \- Competent computer skills for word processing, presentation and data analysis; and \- Excellent independent working skills. Language \- Fluency in English (both written and spoken). **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- Education \- Advanced degree (doctoral degree) Culture, Art History, Archaeology, Conservation or a related field. Work experience \- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in Culture \- Previous work experience dealing with Government counterparts, particularly the Ministries of Culture. Language \- Knowledge in Pashto and/or Dari (Persian). **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- 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. Candidates are invited to submit an Employment History Form during online application. It is required to provide the information: \- Details of work experience, including prior experience of similar and relevant work; \- A list of past similar work or reports/publications written with hyperlinks to access such papers if they are available online or samples of such papers if they are only available offline. (Insert the list in main achievements or at the end of the Employment History Form as it is not allowed to upload multiple documents in the system.); and **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 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.