Project Officer for Culture

OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Cairo

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Level : [[SB4 NO-B]]

Duration of contract : ‎1 year [ ‎1 year Initial; Three (‎3) months
probationary period; Renewal subject to satisfactory performance and
availability of funds]

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : ‎06-APR-‎2023

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for
Diversity, Professionalism

Only candidates who have the right to live and work in Egypt may apply for
this position.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for
Sciences in the Arab States, the direct supervision of the Programme
Specialist for Culture, the incumbent will provide technical assistance and
analysis for the efficient and effective management of the Culture Programme
anchored in the UNESCO Culture Conventions, Recommendations, and Declarations
to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and
the national sustainable development frameworks and plans. This will involve
the conceptualization, planning, coordination and monitoring of the Culture
Programme, in particular, with extra-budgetary resources.

The incumbent will carry out the following responsibilities:
Long Description
Assess and analyze priority needs in the culture sector in member states for
resource mobilization and partnership building,
Develop concept notes and project proposals/documents based on result-based
methodology for international donors and partners,
Undertake result-based planning/management, monitoring and reporting,
Prepare technically and financially sound work plans and procurement plans and
implementation strategies,
Prepare materials and documentation for procurement processes,
Coordinate projects’ activities, ensuring quality control of deliverables and
their compliance with contracts’ terms and regulations,

Long Description
Prepare briefs and reports,
Organize working and review meetings with donors/partners,
Undertake missions to monitor progress in the project implementation and
prepare reports,
Build and sustain working relationships with projects’ implementation partners
and other relevant government institutions and stakeholders,

Long Description
Ensure knowledge management of data, information, technical documents, and
other materials generated through projects,
Undertake communication and information activities which include preparing
promotional materials, drafting web articles, and creating engaging content
for social media to promote the projects’ activities and outcomes and enhance
the visibility of UNESCO,
Contribute to the development of UN joint programmes with interdisciplinary
approach by integrating culture into sustainable development,
Carry out additional activities that may be required for the Culture Unit and
the Office.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C)
Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and
organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) - For detailed information,
please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in cultural heritage
management, architecture, archaeology, museology, and other related fields to
cultural heritage.

Work Experience

Minimum ‎5 years including ‎3 years with UN system or intergovernmental
organization of relevant experience in managing and coordinating projects
including procurement of services and materials in the field of cultural
heritage and/or museums in Egypt

Skills

Skills in developing intersectoral project proposals for the Office as per the
mandate of UNESCO,
Skills in result-based management and outcome-oriented delivery,
Skills in elaborating sound theory of change scenarios, reporting and
evaluation.
Ability to interact with a wide range of partners and government officials;
Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Good organizational and coordination skills;
Ability to work as part of a multicultural team;
Ability to take initiative and provide quality and timely support and
services;
Proven computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Database systems, Outlook, etc.).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in cultural heritage management, architecture, archaeology, museology, and
other related fields to cultural heritage.
Experience with EU projects as well as multi-donor projects.

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. 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.

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