Project Officer (Culture)

Post Number : CLT/PA 114

Grade : P-3

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Paris

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) : 25-APR-2024

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

Long Description

Duration of contract: initially 1 year, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The UNESCO World Heritage Centre of the Culture Sector (CLT/WHC), as the Secretariat of the 1972 World Heritage Convention is responsible for supporting States Parties to the Convention in the implementation of the Convention which includes processes related to the nomination of sites to the World Heritage List as well as the national Tentative Lists that must be regularly updated. The Nominations Unit (NOM) is responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance to States Parties in developing World Heritage nominations and Tentative Lists following processes clearly laid out in the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention and in full compliance with it. Many of the activities of the NOM unit are carried out in close collaboration with the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee. Furthermore, working documents related to these items need to be prepared for World Heritage Committee sessions as well as support provided for other statutory meetings including the General Assembly and Open-Ended Working Groups of States Parties.

The work of the NOM Unit is carried out under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT), and the direct supervision of the Director of World Heritage (DIR/WH) in collaboration with the Head of the Nominations Unit and the Policy and Statutory Meetings Unit (PSM).

The incumbent shall support the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, by providing technical expertise and capacity building with regard to processes related to the nomination of sites to the World Heritage List including the Tentative Lists processes and preparing working documents for the World Heritage Committee sessions.

Long Description

In particular, the incumbent shall:

• Ensure compliance of Tentative Lists submissions from States Parties officially submitted to the World Heritage Centre with the requirements of the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention.

• Develop and manage the NOM archives and databases including those for Tentative Lists, Nominations, maps and boundaries, as well as retrospective inventories, ensuring the quality of the information presented.

• Determine the type of statistical information to be collected, compile and analyse various inputs, information on World Heritage nominations and Tentative Lists processes and provide a variety of statistics/tables, etc. as required.

Long Description

• In close collaboration with the PSM unit, provide professional support for the sessions of the World Heritage Committee and General Assembly, including assisting the Rapporteur for the preparation of the decisions report, and preparing working and information documents.

• Regularly liaise with States Parties, and provide technical advice concerning World Heritage procedures with regard to nomination processes including Tentative List processes, boundaries and buffer zones, transmitting and following up on decisions of the World Heritage Committee, ensuring full compliance with the Operational Guidelines.

• Develop and deliver capacity-building activities for States Parties related to the nomination and Tentative List processes in close collaboration with the Advisory Bodies.

• Contribute to the preparation and effective management of documentation for meetings of the World Heritage Committee, its Bureau and the General Assembly, in particular, to enable easy access to information and documentation, including the creation of specific webpages, providing content and appropriate design and proposing new conceptual developments.

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 degree or equivalent) in a field of natural and/or cultural heritage conservation, humanities, social sciences or other related fields.

 Work Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in the field of culture, heritage conservation and management or related fields, of which preferably two (2) years acquired at the international level.

Skills and competencies

• Good drafting skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, coordination and interpersonal skills, team player. Ability for networking and public relations with tact and diplomacy in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to take initiative and to manage competing priorities, organize and prioritize heavy workload to meet established deadlines, with a strong capacity for accuracy, close attention to detail and quality of work.

 Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English or French (written and spoken) and good knowledge of the other language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

• Experience in international diplomacy.

 Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of the World Heritage Convention.
• Excellent knowledge of ICTs, database systems, mapping, and webpages.

 Languages

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

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 104 581 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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