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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Bangkok Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Bangkok Time) : 23-MAY-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Bangkok is looking for a contractor to support its projects “Integrating intangible cultural heritage in non-formal and informal education in Thailand” and “Teaching and learning with intangible cultural heritage in schools in Asia and the Pacific”. **Background** Education can play a valuable role in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH). This is why the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage includes a reference to ‘transmission, particularly through formal and non-formal education’, as part of the proposed safeguarding measures (Article 2.3). In the context of the Convention, intergenerational transmission is a dynamic interactive process through which intangible cultural heritage is constantly recreated. The Convention calls on States Parties to ‘ensure recognition of, respect for, and enhancement of the intangible cultural heritage in society’ through education programmes (Article 14). Similarly, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development advocates ‘promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development’ as an important target (target 4.7) to achieve Goal 4 on quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. Intangible cultural heritage can provide context-specific content and pedagogy for education programmes and thus act as a leverage to increase the relevance of education and improve learning outcomes. Recognising the benefits that the integration of living heritage brings both for its safeguarding and for the achievement of international educational objectives for peace and sustainable development, the Convention’s Intergovernmental Committee at its twelfth session approved ‘Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in formal and non-formal education’ as the second funding priority under the Convention (Decision 12.COM 6). Accordingly, the governing bodies of the Convention have encouraged contributors to consider the possibility of supporting the implementation of the Convention through voluntary supplementary contributions to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund for this new intersectoral programme. Long Description ---------------- The UNESCO Office in Bangkok has been dealing with the integration of ICH in formal education in Asia and the Pacific for the past few years and now is at the stage to consolidate the existing materials and lessons learned into a self-paced online learning course that target teachers in Asia and the Pacific region. While methodologies for integrating ICH in formal education have begun to be developed and are being introduced in a number of countries, the potential to safeguard living heritage through non-formal education is yet to be tackled in a comprehensive and systematic manner. UNESCO Bangkok has therefore begun a project to explore the important connection between ICH and education, aiming to strengthen the safeguarding and transmission of ICH and improve the relevance of education programmes with a view to promote community well-being, social cohesion and sustainable development. Long Description ---------------- **Assignment** Within the framework of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, and the two ongoing projects “Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in non-formal and informal education in Thailand” and “Teaching and learning with intangible cultural heritage in schools in Asia and the Pacific”, under the authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok, and the direct supervision of the Chief of Culture Unit of UNESCO Bangkok, the contractor will undertake the following activities: **A. Under the project “Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in non-formal and informal education in Thailand”**: 1 Review of the current programs carried out by community learning centers (CLCs) in Thailand to identify entry points to integrate living heritage in CLC’s activities, including: 1.1 Review existing non-formal curriculum and learning materials that are currently in use by CLCs; 1.2 Analyze ongoing activities currently implemented by CLCs; 1.3 Interview relevant institutions responsible for the CLCs’ management and operations; 1.4 Collect good practices on how living heritage is integrated in non-formal education in other countries; 1.5 Identify entry points to integrate living heritage in CLCs’ activities with proposed approaches and methodologies. 2 Develop capacity building activities targeting CLCs’ educators on integrating ICH in CLCs’ programs: 2.1 Develop contextualized training materials in collaboration with an education expert to cover the overview and key principles of the ICH Convention, community-based safeguarding, designing learning activities and curricula, networking, case studies from other countries, and other topics as appropriate; 2.2 Co-facilitate 3 training-of-trainers workshops with the education expert in selected provinces in consultation with UNESCO and ONIE, targeting local educators and key stakeholders identified by ONIE; 2.3 Provide feedback on trainers’ workshops. 1. 3 Develop final report on implementation results and guidelines: 3.1 Evaluate the overall process of conducting workshops with feedback from the trainees and ONIE; 3.2 Share lessons learned and recommendations for future training activities; 3.3 Develop a guideline to integrate ICH in CLCs using the materials developed and lessons learned. **B. Under the project “Teaching and learning with intangible cultural heritage in schools in Asia and the Pacific”** 1\. Participate in the development of a self-paced online course targeting teachers in Asia and the Pacific region, in coordination with the lead expert and other national experts of the course development group: 1.1 Provide feedback to the overall course outline and delivery modality; 1.2 Develop content (the storyboard) for selected chapters, including scripts, audiovisual materials, exercises and assignments, assessment; 1.3 Prepare and deliver key presentations (in Powerpoint format or similar) for the selected chapters; 1.4 Organize additional video clips to be included in the module, such as presentations of teachers, parents, policy makers and/or other experts; 1.5 Organize to film the presentations; 1.6 Participate in meetings with other MOOC team members; 1.7 Participate in the pilot course and moderate relevant sessions. Long Description ---------------- **Deliverables and timeframe** - 15 July 2021: submit the review of current CLCs’ programs and entry points for integrating ICH in CLCs’ programs (A1) - 15 October 2021: submit the materials for capacity building activities (A2) and materials for self-paced online learning course (B1) - 15 January 2021: submit the guidelines for integrating ICH in non-formal and informal education in Thailand (A3). **Duty Station and Travel** : Home-based and travel to selected provinces in Thailand for training delivery **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:** - Advanced University degree in Cultural Management, Anthropology, Education, International Development or a related field. **Work Experience:** - Demonstrate at least five year experiences working in the areas of ICH safeguarding and education; - In-depth knowledge on the principles and key concepts of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage; - Extensive work experience and proven capacity to deliver capacity building activities related to ICH safeguarding; **Skills and Competencies**: - Excellent communication skills in Thai and English required; - Display cultural and gender sensitivity and adaptability; - Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team in a multicultural environment **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Experiences in working with grassroots stakeholders; - Experiences with international organizations and multilateral agencies would be an asset. **Application Process** ----------------------- Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document). Please include the following information: - An expression of interest outlining how the candidate meets the criteria, explain the candidate’s interest, their capability and qualifications to perform the tasks. - An up-to-date CV stating details of education qualifications, work experience and contact details. Please highlight relevant prior experience. - An example of similar pieces of work completed recently. - An itemized financial proposal (in USD). Note: Please submit your application through Success Factor. Only if you are unable to attach the requirements indicated (No.5 Application Process) on the system, please submit them to **[email protected]** **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. 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