OVERVIEW

Post Number : 3HTCLT0002PA

Grade : NO-B

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Port-au-Prince

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 11-MAR-2024

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

Only nationals of Haiti may apply for this position.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT), the direct supervision of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Port-au-Prince, 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 UNSDCF (United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework) exercise in the field of culture through inter-sectorial and interagency activities.

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.

Long Description

In particular, the National Professional Officer shall:

• 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.

Long Description

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• 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.

Work Experience

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

Skils and Competencies

• 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.).

Languages

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

• Experience in United Nations, international organizations, or in culture policy institutions.

Languages

• Knowledge of Haitian Creole would be an asset.
• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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