National Consultant- Wikimedian in Residence

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Phnom Penh Job Family: Communication and Information Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 13-OCT-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Cambodia is home to over 400,000 indigenous people from 24 different indigenous groups. The languages spoken by the minority groups, as well as their cultural expressions are important cultural heritages that should be preserved, protected and revitalized. However, there are few records of audio-visual documents in indigenous languages, and the indigenous communities lack access to opportunities to create audio-visual archives to document their lives and culture. In addition, there is a void of information about Brao, Kriung, Tumpuon, Jaray and Kachhok communities and their languages, lives and culture on Wikipedia and other wiki platforms. In order to facilitate the implementation of the 2015 Recommendation and the promotion of UNESCO’s open licensed content on Wikimedia platforms, UNESCO Bangkok, in collaboration with Wikimedia Thailand, seek to recruit a Wikimedian in Residence (WiR) to support activities on the following topics: Memory of the World (MoW), Wiki-pages for UNESCO’s projects, video tutorials for UNESCO’s staff to edit and manage Wiki-pages, and other Communication and Information or Public Information related tasks. UNESCO believes in the essential role that languages play in the daily lives of people, especially as repositories of people's memories, identities, culture and traditions. UNESCO also think that the indigenous languages can be preserved and revitalized by archiving them and making them openly accessible by the wider audience on the internet. Therefore, within the framework of protecting, preserving and revitalizing indigenous languages, UNESCO cooperates with Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center to train indigenous youths to produce documentaries to record their lives and culture through audiovisual media, and build wiki-based open access audio-visual indigenous archives, documenting the languages, lives and culture of indigenous peoples in Cambodia. Long Description ---------------- **WORK ASSIGNMENT** Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, and the supervision of the Advisor for Communication and Information (CI), in collaboration with the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center and UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the incumbent will perform the following functions. 1\. Prepare and provide on-site physical training for indigenous youths in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia on Wikimedia platforms. a. Localize training content developed by the WiR at UNESCO Bangkok. b. Provide training on the use of Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata and other relevant tools in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia. c. Provide essential information on copyright and open access to indigenous youths. d. The training will take place alongside the editing/post-production training led by Bophana Center. 2\. Provide support for the creation of online audiovisual archives. a. Support the indigenous youth and Bophana Center in building the online audiovisual archive on Wiki-platforms from audiovisual media outputs from this project, and store the data in the databases of UNESCO, Bophana Center and MOWCAP (MoW Committee for Asia and the Pacific). b. Provide continuous support/mentorship to the indigenous youths in Khmer on making open license content available on Wikimedia platforms. 3\. Engage with Wikitongues, Wikimedia Khmer user group and other relevant Wikimedia communities to involve volunteers in the project and improve the visibility and impact of the project. 4\. Support UNESCO in organizing Wikimedia Campaigns in collaboration with the global celebration of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. 5\. Undertake other tasks as and when assigned by the supervisor. 6\. Submit the monthly report detailing activities undertaken for each one-month period. In line with UNESCO's overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the incumbent is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts wherever feasible. **DELIVERABLES** ---------------- Deliverable Tentative Submission Date November-2021 - Monthly progress report 30 November 2021 December -2021 - Monthly progress report 31 December 2021 January -2022 - Monthly progress report 31 January 2022 February -2022 - Monthly progress report 28 February 2022 March -2022 - Monthly progress report 31 March 2022 April -2022 - Monthly progress report 30 April 2022 May -2022 - Monthly progress report 31 May 2022 June -2022 - Monthly progress report 30 June 2022 July -2022 - Monthly progress report 31 July 2022The selected consultant will be required to work tentatively for a period of 8-9 months (until the end of the project) with an average of 12 working days per month. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **Languages** - Excellent written and spoken English and Khmer. **Desirable Qualifications** - Familiarity with indigenous issues in Cambodia. - Previous experience working with the United Nations, international organizations or government agencies is an advantage. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested individuals are invited to submit to UNESCO Bangkok office the specific requirements through [careers.unesco.org](https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=10801&company=unesco). A consortium of individuals is also permitted to apply for the consultancy. Interested candidates should click on “**Apply Now**” and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in **‘Employment History Form / My Documents’**. Before uploading the document, at the end of the word document, please insert the extra pages with the following required information: - An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work. In case of consortium of individuals, CVs of each member to be submitted with application. - A brief motivation letter. - A brief proposal (1-2 pages) discussing the approach/methodology to undertake the assignment and the **proposed fee**. **Required Qualifications for Specialized Knowledge/Experience:** ----------------------------------------------------------------- **The complete application shall be submitted on or before 13 October 2021 (17:00 Bangkok time)** **Note:** Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process. Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in system, please inform us at [[email protected]](http://[email protected]) **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 applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain 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. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) 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.