PROGRAMME SPECIALIST (CULTURE)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 5PSCLT0001RP

Grade : P-3

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Palestine, State of

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 16-AUG-2024

 

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

 

This post is located in Ramallah Duty Station (Non-Family) with residence in Jerusalem (Family duty station).

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT) and the direct supervision of the Head of the UNESCO National Office in Ramallah, the incumbent ensures the design, implementation and monitoring of the activities carried out under Major Programme IV – Culture in the country covered by the Office in the context of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and within its efforts to build partnerships and ensure resource mobilization. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring UNESCO’s contribution to the ‘Delivering as One’ exercise in the field of culture in the country covered by the Office within the framework of the priorities to the inter-agency work defined for the Office, while positioning UNESCO in the United Nations relevant frameworks.

The incumbent also contributes to the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects as well as resource mobilization activities undertaken by the Office in the framework of UNESCO’s global priorities including Gender Equality, and transversal thematic areas, such as Culture and Education, Culture and Climate Change, Indigenous Peoples, as well as for its priority groups such as Youth).  

Long Description

In particular, the incumbent shall:

• Ensure the delivery of the Culture programme and corresponding workplans in the National Office and the operational projects in the field of culture and Culture Conventions related activities. Contribute to the overall delivery of the Office’s programme objectives and intersectoral working modalities. Cooperate with the concerned Entities and staff members at Headquarters and in the Field and provide inputs as required.
• Contribute to the development of policies, strategies and plans in the country covered by the Office in line with the Culture Sector’s strategies and priorities. Provide policy advice, technical assistance, capacity-building and networking support to national and local authorities to promote culture as a tool for sustainable development, peacebuilding and reconciliation.
• Establish, maintain and enhance strong and strategic working relationships with the concerned national/local authorities, cultural institutions, relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral donors/partners, development banks, international organizations and institutions as well as civil society organizations and the private sector in the field of culture.

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

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of culture, political science, international relations, humanities, law or a related discipline.

Work Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of culture, of which preferably two (2) years acquired at the international level.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing programmes/projects in the field of culture.

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent capacity to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and to draft documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Capacity to build and maintain effective working relations with national/local authorities, cultural institutions, and relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills required to manage a heavy workload and to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 Education

• Advanced University degree (PhD or equivalent) in the field of culture, political science, international relations, humanities, law or a related discipline.

Work Experience

• Relevant professional experience in the United Nations System or other international organization(s).
• Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.

Skills/Competencies

• Good knowledge of UNESCO’s standard setting instruments and programmes in the field of culture.
• Good knowledge of resource mobilization mechanisms, with proven ability to mobilize resources and build partnerships.
• Good knowledge of the UNESCO Culture Conventions, Recommendations, and programmes in the field of culture.

Languages

• Good knowledge of Arabic and/or French.
• Knowledge of another/other official UNESCO language(s) (Chinese, Spanish and Russian).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 105 735 US $.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

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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