Junior Culture Programme Assistant

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**OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Hanoi 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 Ha Noi Time) : 27-Jul-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Long Description ---------------- **BACKGROUND** UNESCO is implementing the project “Promoting sustainable tourism and private sector engagement for inclusive community development in response to the COVID-19 crisis". Globally, the project which began in mid-2021 aims to address some of the immediate socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on tourism and heritage, accelerate the recovery to protect livelihoods and transform the sectors to become more inclusive and sustainable. The project will focus on engaging the tourism private sector to create incentives to boost competitiveness based on sustainable practices by providing training and capacity building for key stakeholders. It will invest in cultural heritage preservation while creating short term job opportunities by utilizing culture and heritage as a source of resilience. Within this framework, the project in Viet Nam, focusing on two targeted locations including the Hoi An Old town and Trang An World Heritage sites, will contribute to three major outcomes, namely: - Promotion of sustainable tourism approaches at World Heritage destinations; - Creation of short-term and alternative job opportunities for impacted hospitality workers; - Enhanced training and capacity building for tourist guiding and craft making sectors. UNESCO will partner and work closely with both public and private sector, as well as international and local development partners to create a synergy in supporting the resilience and early recovery of the tourism at World Heritage destinations, and the redefining strategy towards more sustainable and heritage friendly tourism sector in Viet Nam. Long Description ---------------- **WORK ASSIGNMENTS:** **Contract duration: August - December 2022.** Under the overall management of the Head of UNESCO Ha Noi Office and direct supervision of Culture Programme Specialist, the Junior Culture Programme Assistant shall be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Assist the Culture Specialist in managing the programmes and projects ensuring the application of the Organization’s financial and administrative procedures. 2. Assist the Culture Specialist and Project Officer in organizing the project activities, including the preparation of supporting documents and paperwork for the contracting procedure and events organization and liaison with local partners of the Sustainable Tourism Pledge project. 3. Assist the Culture Specialist and Culture team in collecting the inputs for UNESCO Website, press releases, speeches, presentations which reflect timely the project implementation and results. 4. Assist the logistics support for the project events and activities, organizing meetings with project partners, including side events and activities to the project locations in Trang An during the DG visit. 5. Assist the management of UNESCO documents and archives of the Sustainable Tourism Pledge project and culture programme in general. 6. Perform other task as deemed appropriate by the Head of Office and the Culture Specialist. Long Description ---------------- **ENTITLEMENTS:** Annual gross remuneration: equivalent NB1/NPSA3 level including UNESCO pension and health insurance contribution. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (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:** Bachelor’s degree in Culture management, Sustainable tourism, Social Human Sciences studies or other related fields. **Work experience**: Experience working at an international organization/environment is an asset. **Competencies and skills:** - Good interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of creative and cultural industry stakeholders and partners - Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment - Very good knowledge of standard office software (MS Office) - Knowledge of UNESCO's work in the field of culture. **Languages:** Vietnamese and English (verbal and written) **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.*