National Culture Officer

Contract

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Bujumbura Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Service Contract Level : SB4-1 Duration of contract : 8 Months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 8 MAY 2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the immediate authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office and direct supervision of the Culture Programme Specialist in collaboration of other Culture Specialist, the contractor will be responsible for providing professional and technical support, research and analysis, with an emphasis on the national perspective of Burundi, to the Regional Office and Culture sector work as well as to multi-sectoral and cross country programmatic activities and initiatives conducted from own duty station. Within this context, the contractor will: Long Description ---------------- **Programme and Project Support:** - Contribute to the development, implementation and management of projects and programmes reinforcing national capacities, through research, preliminary analysis, and compilation of background information; - Participate in the conceptualization, design, planning, development, coordination, monitoring and implementation of the Field Office’s Culture strategies and corresponding programmes, projects and activities; - Identify entry points for culture and focus on areas within national priorities, and propose alignment of the latter with Culture priorities, at the national and regional levels, particularly for the promotion, preservation and safeguarding of tangible, intangible and movable heritage, as well as the promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions; - Ensure programme alignment with the 2030 and 2063 Agendas building on the Culture-related entry points in the framework of the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development; - Establish collaborative and influential partnerships with stakeholders and enhance UNESCO’s standing and influence; - Provide substantive, logistical and administrative support to projects, consultations, meetings, network and partnership initiatives, events and missions; - Assist in the facilitation of close working relationships and exchanges with national Institutes, ministry, National Commission, culture stakeholders and networks for project design, development and implementation and reporting; - Check project documents and bring to the attention of the supervisor issues regarding consistency or completeness for follow up action with all project and programme stakeholders; Long Description ---------------- - Contribute to the coordination of reporting to the Culture Sector in HQ, and/or prepare inputs to documents for the Executive Board and the General Conference and reporting and ad hoc documents of concerned services (internal) to UNESCO and UNCTs, Funds and Programmes, Donors and other external Development Partners; - Assist in 41C/5 work plans, policy formulation discussions, and other think tank activities; - Participate in UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and Common Country Assessment planning and implementation, as well as in other joint collaboration with development partners and stakeholders, through identifying and / or concretizing joint programming / programme opportunities. **Research and Knowledge Management:** - Contribute to public information and outreach tasks, writing, inputting to social media, hosting information points; - Update and maintain knowledge management systems to ensure adequate and accessible documentation including ail extrabudgetary projects and activities; - Upload to automated systems and platforms the institutional memory of own office; - Analyze best practices, current trends, programmes and country specific issues to acquire, broaden and increase knowledge and technical/thematic expertise; - Invest in personal, professional learning in respect of new trends, and maintenance of personal knowledge and expertise. Long Description ---------------- **Partnership, networking and resource mobilization:** - Assist in building partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with national authorities, the private sector, civil society, NGOs and multilateral funding organizations; - Analyze and compile background data for potential partnerships and fundraising opportunities, and arrange outreach activities, briefings, visits, consultations, meetings and other related visibility activities; - Contribute to resource mobilization for the country by contributing in the development of concept notes and project proposals on the basis of situational analysis and needs assessments and in accordance with the C/5 priorities; - Compile information for the Field Office's input to the UNSDCF, Country Programme Document, Country Action Plan and to other relevant national planning exercises. - Liaise with colleagues within the Sector and in other Sectors, in own and other Field Offices, Headquarters, Category I Institutes in Culture and stakeholders to discuss developments and to archive information on Culture initiatives, baselines, and impact measurements. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Making quality decisions (M) Building partnerships (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Strategic thinking (M) Managing performance (M) 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*** - Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in the field of Culture, Social Sciences, Development, Culture Management or a related area. ***Work Experience*** - A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of Culture, culture policies and strategies and/or other related fields, at the national and/or sub-regional level; - Experience in developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects/programmes in the field of culture. ***Skills and competencies*** - Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills; - Managerial and organizational skills; - Funds-raising and resources mobilization skills; - Capacity to build and maintain effective partnerships inside and outside the Organization; - Proven conceptual and analytical skills, including the demonstrated ability to provide high-level advise and technical support in education policy, strategic planning and reform; - Ability to plan strategically and to translate strategies into action. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of French or English and good knowledge of the second language. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Relevant professional training in the field of culture; - Experience in working in a multicultural environment. ***Skills and competencies*** - Results oriented with ability to persuade and influence ; - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare, present and discuss findings and recommendations on issues clearly and concisely; - Good IT skills including knowledge of the standard office software; - Proven ability to work effectively in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment; - Ability to work in multitasking manner and well under pressure; - Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/ or UN system. ***Languages*** Knowledge of local language (s) will be an asset. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** -------------------------- **Job Title**: National Culture Officer **Type of contract**: Service Contract **Duration of contract**: 08 months **Deadline for submission of applications** (midnight Central African time): 8 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. 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