National Programme Officer

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Description

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• Provide technical inputs into the conceptualization, design, implementation of programme and project activities in line with the strategies and priorities of the Culture Sector. Contribute to the implementation of all UNESCO Culture Conventions and their associated protocols in the country.
• Contribute to the implementation, monitoring, briefing and reporting particularly those related to the progress and evaluation of Regular Programme activities and projects funded by voluntary contributions. Contribute to the coordination and preparation of training and capacity-building activities in the field of culture.
• Maintain regular relations and partnerships with national counterparts and key stakeholders (Ministries, regional and local authorities, etc.). Contribute to the implementation of the resource mobilization strategy and plans of the Culture Sector.
• In line with the supervisor’s guidance, participate in joint programming exercise and in the inter-agency actions in the framework of the UN Reform and ‘Delivering as One’. Maintain working relations with the concerned staff in the Field and staff in Entities/Units at Headquarters as well as other UN agencies, group and entities.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor(s) that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of culture, humanities, political science, international relations, public administration and management, international law, or related fields.

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of culture or related fields.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in particular the ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources and to write documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and to plan and monitor own work plan; ability to work under tight deadlines as well as flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within a multi-cultural environment and to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

• Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of French and English.

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