National Consultant - Culture and Natural Sciences

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Sao Tome and Principe Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Consultant Contract Duration of contract : 8 Months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 19 MAY 2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Sao Tomé and Principe is one of the 10 countries covered by the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa based in Yaoundé. The Regional Office is not physically represented there despite the significant challenges, particularly in the fields of Natural Sciences and Culture due to the insufficiently exploited potentialities. Faced with this situation, the Natural Sciences and Culture Sectors are joining forces to ensure an effective presence, positioning and better visibility of UNESCO and its actions at the national level, through the recruitment of a consultant who will be based in Sao Tome and Principe. Under the overall authority of the Director of the Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa in Yaoundé, the direct supervision of the Culture and Natural Sciences Programme Specialists, with the contribution of the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the Preservation of World Cultural Heritage in particular, the consultant will be responsible for providing technical assistance for the implementation of regular program activities and extrabudgetary projects in the Culture and Natural Sciences sectors. To this end, he/she will be responsible for the following tasks: Long Description ---------------- **Support for programs and projects:**- Contribute to the development, implementation and management of projects and programs (Japan Funds-in-Trust for the Preservation of World Cultural Heritage in particular) to strengthen national capacities through research, preliminary analysis and basic information compilation; - Participate in the conceptualisation, design, planning, development, coordination, monitoring and implementation of programs, projects and activities; - Identify the entry points for Culture and the Natural Sciences Sectors in the fields relating to national priorities, and propose the alignment of the latter with national and regional priorities and the 2030 and 2063 Agendas; - Build collaborative and influential partnerships with stakeholders and strengthen UNESCO's position and influence; - Provide substantive, logistical and administrative support to projects, consultations, meetings, network and partnership initiatives, events and missions; - Facilitate close working relationships and exchanges with National Institutes, Ministries, National Commission, development and implementation of programmes, projects and activities; - Assist in the implementation of the 41 C/5 work plans, policy formulation discussions and other activities; - Participate in the planning and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and Common Country Assessment, as well as other joint collaborations with development partners and stakeholders, identifying and/or realizing joint programming/programming opportunities. Long Description ---------------- **Research and knowledge management:** - Contribute to public information and awareness tasks, writing, contribution to social media, animation of information points; - Analyse best practices, current trends, programs and specific issues to acquire, expand and increase technical/thematic knowledge and expertise. **Partnership, networking and resource mobilization:** - Help build partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with national authorities, the private sector, civil society, NGOs and multilateral funding agencies; - Analyze and compile baseline data for potential partnerships and fundraising opportunities, and organize outreach activities, briefings, visits, consultations, meetings and other related visibility activities; - Contribute to the mobilization of resources for the country by contributing to the elaboration of concept notes and project proposals based on the analysis of the situation and needs assessments and in accordance with the priorities of the 41 C/5; - Compile information for the office's input to the UNSDCF, Country Program Document, National Action Plan and other relevant national planning exercises; **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 the field of culture, natural sciences, development, management or in a related field. **Professional experience:** - Demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in UNESCO's fields of competence, in particular culture or natural sciences, policies and strategies or other related fields, at the national and/or sub-regional level; - Experience in project/program development, implementation, management, and evaluation **Languages:** - Excellent knowledge of Portuguese and French and/or English with a good knowledge of the other language. Long Description ---------------- **Skills and competencies:**- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan; - Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; - Ability to write clearly and concisely and communicate effectively; - Advanced computer skills, in particular for the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); - Good knowledge of the Organization's rules and procedures; - Have a good ability to work in a team and under pressure. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Professional experience:**- Previous experience within the United Nations system and particularly within UNESCO would be an asset ; **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** -------------------------- **Job Title**: National Consultant - Culture and Natural Sciences **Type of contract**: Consultancy contract (Junior) **Duration of contract**: 08 months **Deadline for submission of applications** (midnight Central African time): 19 May 2022 **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.