National Programme Officer

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Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT), the direct supervision of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Kathmandu and in close cooperation and coordination with the relevant Entities of the Culture Sector at Headquarters, the incumbent shall contribute to the design, implementation, development and coordination of activities carried out under Major Programme IV – Culture in the countries covered by the Office in the context of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The incumbent shall contribute to the preparation of the inputs for the UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy (C/4), the Programme and Budget (C/5) and related work plans from a national perspective as well as contribute to the ‘Delivering as One’ exercise in the field of culture.
The incumbent also contributes to the implementation of initiatives related to UNESCO’s Global Priorities (Africa and Gender Equality), priority groups and transversal thematic areas, such as Culture and Education, Culture and Climate Change, Indigenous Peoples, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and Youth.
In particular, the successful candidate will:
In particular the incumbent will:

Programme Delivery in the countries covered by the Office
Contribute to identifying, designing and implementing activities in the field of culture in the countries covered by the Office in line with the strategies and priorities of the Culture Sector in the framework of the Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and Programme and Budget (C/5), in particular for the promotion, preservation and safeguarding of tangible and intangible heritage, the promotion of creative industries, and the advancement of the linkages between culture and development, as well as peace and security.
Contribute to the implementation of all UNESCO Culture Conventions and their associated protocols in the countries. In close cooperation with Headquarters, contribute to the overall delivery of the Office’s programme objectives and intersectoral working modalities.

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:

Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of Regular Programme activities and projects funded by voluntary contribution in the countries covered by the Office.
Provide professional expertise and technical advice and assistance in line with the Office’s strategy and countries’ needs to the local authorities including the Ministry of Culture and other national cultural institution.
Develop, plan and implement research and analysis on policy topics and issues pertinent to Major Programme IV in the countries covered by the Office.
Support national capacity-building in the field of culture through relevant training and activities.

Partnership and Resource Mobilization:

Support the implementation of the programme, maintain relations and partnerships with the national and local governments, concerned national/local authorities, relevant intergovernmental, regional and sub-regional organizations, cultural institutions, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral donors/partners, development banks, international organizations and institutions as well as the private sector in the field of culture.
Contribute to the resource mobilization of the Sector in the countries covered by the Office in line with the national/local policy priorities and in accordance with the C/5 and UNESCO’s and Culture Sector’s resource mobilization strategy and plans.

Programming Exercises :

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’, such as Common Country Assessments/the United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (CCA/UNSDCF) by identifying entry points for culture in the UN joint programmes and programming process in line with national priorities and needs in the field of culture.
Maintain working relations with the concerned staff of the Resident Coordinator Office and other UN agencies, groups and entities and participate fully in relevant coordination mechanisms.

Required Qualifications:
Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a field of culture, cultural policies, cultural management or a related field.

Work Experience:

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

Skills and competencies:

Ability to collect, synthesise and analyse information from various sources.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a multi-cultural environment and to work effectively in a team environment.
Good IT skills, including knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel etc.).

Languages:

Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English and Nepalese.

Source: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Kathmandu-National-Programme-Officer-(Culture)/788269002/

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