Associate Project Officer

The UNESCO Office in Iraq will be implementing the Phase III of the project Reviving Mosul and Basra Old Cities.  The project is part of “Revive the spirit of Mosul” flagship initiative, launched by UNESCO in 2018. The aim of the Phase III of the project is to create the right conditions for local stakeholders to take over the process of urban and cultural revitalization by supporting them to develop policy frameworks while building up capacities at each step of the process: decision makers, community representatives, academics, technical agents, and workers involved in the recovery of the Old Cities and the promotion of their cultural life.
The specific objective of Phase III is the creation of jobs in Mosul and Basra driven by the endogenous reconstruction of the built cultural heritage of the Old Cities and by a revived cultural life led by local stakeholders.  Four project outputs articulate the activities of the project
The increased ability of the Public and Private Sectors to engage and participate in the urban heritage recovery process of Mosul and Basra.
The improved technical skills of the stakeholders involved in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Mosul and Basra’s urban heritage.
The recovery of the Old Cities of Mosul and Basra driven by the reconstruction and rehabilitation of heritage buildings and spaces.
A revived cultural life contributing to community engagement, social cohesion, awareness raising, income generation and job creation.
The project will focus on youth employment, and building the capacity of the institutions and actors, public and private, involved in the rehabilitation and safeguard of cultural heritage assets while supporting cultural and creative industries.
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General of Culture and delegated supervision of Head of Culture Unit/Programme Specialist, and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Officer, the incumbent will assist the management team in the implementation of the cultural programme projects and activities in Iraq, including but not limited to the project Reviving Mosul and Basra Old Cities Phase III and activities addressing short and mid-term needs in terms of protection, conservation and rehabilitation of Old Cities of Mosul and Basra which include but it is not limited to:
Assist the Head of Culture and the Senior Project Officer to plan and coordinate all activities relating to the implementation of the Reviving Mosul and Basra Old Cities Project Phase III according to the established work plan;

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