Consultant (Culture and Emergencies)

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**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) : 19-JAN-2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- ***Context*** UNESCO, as the UN specialized agency with a global mandate in the field of culture, works to leverage culture as an enabler and driver for lasting and sustainable peace. UNESCO’s work to protect, safeguard and promote culture is based on its comprehensive set of six international Conventions in the field of culture. Safeguarding significant and exceptional cultural heritage – including Jewish cultural heritage – therefore forms a crucial part of UNESCO’s mandate. Under the 1972 World Heritage Convention, UNESCO supports the protection of numerous World Heritage properties, including the Jewish quarters of Budapest, Hungary; Odesa, Ukraine; Prague, Czech Republic; the historic synagogues of Delos, Greece; the ShUM sites of Speyer, Worms, and Mainz in Germany and the newly inscribed Jewish-Medieval Heritage of Erfurt, also in Germany. UNESCO also undertook a number of initiatives to preserve documentary heritage, such as Sarajevo Haggadah manuscripts inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. Since 1988, the Jewish Heritage Program (JHP) at World Monuments Fund has contributed to the conservation and protection of almost 60 sites in 28 countries. In its early days, the JHP was mainly devoted to the restoration of Ashkenazi synagogues in Central and Eastern Europe in the aftermath of the dissolution of the USSR. The Program’s scope has gradually expanded, implementing projects in Brazil, China, Morocco, and India, ranging from the documentation of traditional houses in Uzbekistan to the preservation of oral histories in the Sephardic community of Cape Verde. In this context, UNESCO and the World Monuments Fund (WMF) [joined](https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-and-wmf-join-forces-inventory-jewish-heritage-worldwide#:~:text=Numerous%20Jewish%20Sites%20Protected%20by%20UNESCO&text=The%20two%20organizations%20have%20carried,hewn%20churches%20of%20Lalibela%2C%20Ethiopia.) forces to accelerate the documentation and ensure the protection of Jewish cultural heritage worldwide. The initiative will comprises a number of activities, including mapping and assessing the condition of Jewish heritage sites and formulating recommendations to improve their preservation and management, as well as the organization of a travelling exhibition devoted to Jewish heritage sites inscribed on the World Heritage List. The purpose of the initiative is to index cultural sites as well as sites of memory and Jewish documentary and linguistic heritage, in all its extraordinary diversity. Long Description ---------------- ***Scope*** In carrying out his/her tasks, the Consultant shall work in close cooperation with several Entities and Sectors within UNESCO, including relevant UNESCO Field Offices, as well as the World Monuments Fund (WMF). ***Overview of the functions of the post*** Under the general authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture, the direct supervision of the Director of the Culture and Emergencies Entity, and in close coordination with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Individual Consultant shall: Long Description ---------------- - **\[Mapping\]** Develop thorough mapping of documentation efforts by international and national entities, including organizations and foundations, focusing on the protection and preservation of Jewish cultural heritage globally; - **\[List of organizations\]** Compile a comprehensive list of international and national organizations that have been actively involved in projects related to the documentation and safeguarding of Jewish cultural heritage; - **\[Assessment of the state of documentation\]** Undertake a detailed assessment of the current state of documentation for both movable and immovable Jewish cultural heritage, also by identifying existing gaps and needs. In this context, a special attention shall be paid to uncovering any regional discrepancies in the documentation and protection of Jewish cultural heritage, particularly focusing on Central Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Arab world; - **\[Priority sites\]** Identify and prioritize sites of Jewish heritage in urgent need of safeguarding and rehabilitation, especially in the aforementioned regions. - **\[Recommendations\]** Based on the findings, propose strategic recommendations aimed at enhancing the documentation, preservation, and management of Jewish cultural heritage. These recommendations should contribute towards the development of a comprehensive inventory of Jewish cultural heritage worldwide. 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) 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*** - Master’s degree or higher in culture, heritage, humanities, or related fields. ***Work Experience*** - At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in cultural heritage protection. ***Skills and competencies*** - Excellent organizational, planning coordination and multi-tasking skills; - Excellent capacity to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and to write documents in a clear and concise manner; - Autonomy combined with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; ***Languages*** Fluency in English and/or French (written and spoken). **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Previous experience working on projects related documentation or protection of Jewish heritage - Previous experience working with a multilateral or international organization. ***Skills and competencies*** - Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations, in particular the UN System. - Sound knowledge of UNESCO’s normative framework in the field of culture, including the UNESCO 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. Interested candidates are invited to complete the on-line application, and attach the following documents with the required information: - Up-to-date CV stating details of education qualifications, work experience and contact details. Please highlight relevant prior experience or relevant work completed recently. - Financial proposal quoted in USD. 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. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted. **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.