Monitoring and Reporting Specialist

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Havana Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 20-OCT-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **BACKGROUND** -------------- **BACKGROUND** The UNESCO Regional Office for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean is in charge of the implementation of the UNESCO programme Transcultura: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity, funded by the European Union. The Programme is built on two components: the first one focusing on strengthening the skills and capacities of young cultural professionals and the second one on enhancing opportunities through knowledge transfer and exchanges. It includes the establishment of a Caribbean Cultural Training Hub in Cuba and will create opportunities for entrepreneurship, socio-economic projects and collaboration in the cultural and creative sectors, heritage and tourism within the Caribbean region and with the European Union. The Programme, which was launched at the beginning of 2020 and is expected to last until the end of 2024, engages partners and targets direct and indirect beneficiaries within the geographic scope of the following 17 Member States of CARICOM, CARIFORUM and OECS: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Monserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. It is against this background that the UNESCO Regional Office for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean is recruiting an international specialist to support the monitoring and reporting activities of the Transcultura programme. The position is advertised for a duration of eleven months (from December 2023 to October 2024). **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Transcultura programme, the international specialist shall: a) Monitor the implementation of Transcultura workplans for 2024, including holding monthly meetings with Transcultura National Programme Officers to update data on components and overall programme; b) Update monthly the Transcultura monitoring framework; c) Provide beneficiary data extractions for briefings, as necessary; d) Provide data inputs for Transcultura fact sheets; e) Update and compile documentation for evaluation purposes, as necessary; f) Elaborate the draft 2023-2024 and final Transcultura Progress Reports in a progressive fashion, adding monthly information on any new activity; g) Draft inputs for the 2023 and 2024 Havana Office reports; h) Administer impact surveys and compile and review qualitative reports by activity and by programme output, building on the feedback received to impact surveys. Summary of work assignment: Deliverable Deadline 1 updated version of the Transcultura monitoring framework (as at 31 December 2023), inputs for Transcultura fact sheets as necessary, inputs for the Havana Office 2023 report, December version of the 2023-2024 Transcultura progress report and qualitative reports for 2020 activities and any data extraction for briefings as necessary. 10 January 2024 2 updated versions of the Transcultura monitoring framework (as at 31 January and 29 February 2024), any data extraction for briefings as necessary, inputs for Transcultura fact sheets as necessary, inputs for the Havana Office 2024 report, January and February versions of the 2023-2024 Transcultura progress report and qualitative reports for 2021 activities. 4 March 2024 2 updated versions of the Transcultura monitoring framework (as at 31 March and 30 April 2024), any data extraction for briefings as necessary, inputs for Transcultura fact sheets as necessary, inputs for the Havana Office 2024 report, March and April versions of the 2023-2024 Transcultura progress report and qualitative reports for 2022 activities. 15 May 2024 2 updated versions of the Transcultura monitoring framework (as at 31 May and 30 June 2024), inputs for Transcultura fact sheets as necessary, any data extraction for briefings as necessary, inputs for the Havana Office 2024 report, May and June versions of the final Transcultura Progress Report and qualitative reports for 2023 activities 10 July 2024 3 updated versions of the Transcultura monitoring framework (as at 31 July, 31 August and 30 September 2024), inputs for Transcultura fact sheets as necessary, any data extraction for briefings as necessary, inputs for the Havana Office 2024 report, July, August and September versions of the 2024 Transcultura Progress Report, qualitative reports for 2024 activities and updates to qualitative reports for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 activities. 31 October 2024 Summary of work assignment: --------------------------- **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** • Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies, Arts, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Cultural Policy and Management, or any other related field. **Work Experience** • A minimum of 5 years of relevant international experience working in the area of monitoring and reporting, including proven track-record in the development and update of comprehensive monitoring tools; • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the cultural and creative sector; • A minimum of 5 years of experience with a multilateral or international organization, or in the UN system; **Skills and competencies** • Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, evaluation design, data collection and analysis, and reporting; • Ability to synthesize programme performance data and produce analytical reports; • Strong analytical and report writing skills; • Strong planning, goal-setting, prioritization and organizational skills; • Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills; • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to maintain effective working relations within a multi-cultural environment; • Ability to manage a heavy workload and to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work. **Languages** • Excellent command of English (written and spoken) and understanding of Spanish. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Education** • Master’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field. • Relevant professional training in a culture-related area. **Work Experience** • Experience related to cultural and creative industries. **Skills and competencies** • Understanding of the regional context of the cultural and creatives sector in the Caribbean. • Good knowledge of UNESCO’s standard setting instruments and programmes in the field of culture. **Languages** • Knowledge of French or Spanish **Application Process** ----------------------- All candidates must fill-in an on-line application, providing complete and accurate information. Please upload the following documents, as a single PDF document, in the "Employment History Form" section: 1\. An updated detailed curriculum vitae 2\. A Cover letter including a financial proposal, based on the job description above. Applications must be sent by **20 October 2023** *(midnight, Paris time)*. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please see the application procedures above. 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. 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