Lead Architect - Curator (Retainer)

Mid Senior Engineering

Overview

Lead curatorial and architectural frameworks for museum exhibitions.

You have:

• Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a heritage-related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.
• Proven experience (5 years) in museum exposition designs and musealization.
• Proven experience (5 years) in coordinating deliverables of different teams.
• Fluency in English and Albanian is required.
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of cultural heritage and museological aspects is desired.
• Experience with official processes of cultural heritage interpretation in Albania is considered to be an advantage.

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-10 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-10 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background: AUMCO

The AUMCO Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) was set up in August 2019 as a part of the UNOPS Europe & Central Asia Region (ECR). Specifically, AUMCO aims to enable achievement of Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement through global programmes and tailored interventions in the Balkans, South Caucasus, and Central Asia, focused on: - Infrastructure - Procurement - Project Management (full service, back on track) - HR and Transactional Services - Grant Management - Technical and Advisory Services

Background: UNOPS Albania

The UNOPS Office in Albania was established in 2020 and currently focuses on contributing to improved economic and social conditions in Albania in the aftermath of the earthquake of November 2019 through the flagship EU4Culture Programme. UNOPS Albania Office will support the Albanian Government with a broad spectrum of: - Project management - Infrastructure - Grants and procurement services - Support to COVID-19 response

UNOPS Albania will work to contribute to fostering Albania’s sustainable development, connectivity and healthcare standards.

Background: Project

UNOPS, through ECR AUMCO, is partnering with the Government of Albania and the European Union, as well as with the UN system, to facilitate the post-earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction of a large number of key cultural heritage sites, museums, and cultural hubs and to promote tourism and economic development of the sites.

On 26 November 2019, Albania was hit by its most deadly earthquake in a century. The earthquake measured 6.4 on the Richter scale and caused significant casualties and property damage, resulting in 51 deaths, over 1000 injured, and nearly 14,000 people displaced. To measure and assess the economic damage, a Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) was conducted, estimating the total economic losses at nearly EUR 1 Billion.

The PDNA documented the destruction of public and private infrastructure. Of particular concern was the destruction of cultural heritage monuments and property, as 53 cultural heritage properties were significantly damaged by the earthquake. This project seeks to remediate the effect of the earthquake on Albania’s cultural heritage through the rehabilitation of monuments, as well as contribute to Albania’s socio-economic recovery through the construction and upgrade of these sites. It will be important also to support improvements in the capacity of institutions responsible for the management of these cultural monuments and sites to better accommodate tourism. A final outcome of the project is the effective communication of project results to the wider public and developing and implementing an advocacy platform resulting in better recognition of the important role of culture in the social and economic well-being of Albanian citizens.

Functional Responsibilities

The Museums in Durres and Kavaja are currently undergoing conservation and musealization processes. For this purpose, UNOPS is leading a number of processes, from the physical conservation of the building, the conservation and consolidation of artifacts as well as the interpretation and musealization including digital interpretation and multimedia. All these aspects need to be tied together in a unified final outlook of the Museums coordinated by a curator for both of the exhibitions. Under the overall monitoring of the Cultural Heritage Advisor and in close coordination with the Infrastructure project manager and cultural heritage staff, the incumbent shall provide technical assistance and advice to the following activities: - Curatorship advice and coordination for implementation of museum lines in Museums of Kavaja and Durres

Functional responsibilities: - Liaise with the contractor, digital multimedia contractor, digital multimedia concept creators, design team and conservators and guide the implementation of a comprehensive interpretation of the Museums. - Guide the contractor in the implementation of a comprehensive interpretation of the Museums including the aspects of artifacts, interpretation, and digital interpretation. - Ensure all the quality standards are met and respected. - Assure and follow-up on all elements of implementation, including museum expositors, interpretation tables/posters/labels and digital equipment are integrated in the flow of the museum lines and are all aligned with approved concepts. - Check drawings, specifications and other design and construction documentation and instructing on aspects of interventions. - Attend site meetings, discuss issues, provide efficient and effective solutions to issues, prepare meeting minutes and submit to CH advisor for approval. - Ensure effective relationships are maintained with all stakeholders at all times, with special focus on the difficulties encountered when working in such remote areas in Albania. - Assists in preparing the presentation to national authorities for follow up presentations and information. - Follow up with site engineers of both UNOPS and the contractor on designing interior elements of implementation pertaining to museological lines. - Instruct the contractor and site engineers of both UNOPS and the contractor on appropriate fit for all the design elements for the interior of both Museums for the final unified design outlook.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) or higher in a heritage-related field which may include museum studies, history, history of art, fine arts and similar. - Bachelor's degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Work experience - Proven experience (5 years) museum exposition designs and musealization. - Proven experience (5 years) in coordinating deliverables of different teams and tying them into comprehensive units. - In-depth understanding and knowledge of cultural heritage and museological aspects is desired. - Experience with official processes of cultural heritage interpretation in Albania is considered to be an advantage.

Language - Fluency in English and Albanian is required.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA Contract level: L-ICA-10 Contract duration: Retainer contract (up to 100 working days within 12 months)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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