Beijing +30 Digital Art Curator

Outputs/Tasks

Tentative Timelines

Develop and Submit a Detailed Work Plan:

• Create and submit a comprehensive work plan outlining timelines, key activities, milestones, and coordination strategies for the entire curation process.

Curate the Digital Art Exhibition:

• Collaborate with UN Women to select the final artworks for exhibition during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review (November 19-21, 2024).

Artist Outreach and Coordination:

• Conduct one-on-one outreach with the selected artists.

Oversee Digital Exhibition Catalogue Production:

• Guide the production of a digital catalogue featuring the selected artworks.

Support Exhibition Outreach:

• Advise and support UN Women’s outreach efforts to promote the exhibition.

Monthly Status Report:

• Submit a status report detailing progress in curation, outreach, catalogue production, and other areas.

Provide Guidance and Advice on Exhibition Planning:

• Offer strategic advice related to the successful planning and execution of the exhibition?.

Any other requests, received from the supervisor.

7 October 2024

15 October 2024

20 October 2024

Oct-Nov 2024

31 October 2024

1 November 2024

Final Report: A final report (5-10 pages) summarizing lessons learned, outcomes of the exhibition, and recommendations for future events?.

30 November 2024

Competencies

Core Values: 

• Respect for Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Professionalism 

Core Competencies: 

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues 
• Accountability 
• Creative Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 
• Inclusive Collaboration 
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Leading by Example 

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:  

Functional Competencies:

• Consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment and its
• policy implications
• Sensitivity and adaptability regarding cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
• A good understanding of the UN Women’s policies regarding advocacy and communication
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource
• Commitment to UN values
• Excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and in a cooperative and productive fashion both with internal and external colleagues
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
• Capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver exhibitions on time
• Ability to work under pressure and be able to deliver timely and high-quality products under tight deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate a strong, creative, and innovative network and engagement in the artistic world

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in arts or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience and skills:

• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in cultural/research work and in the field of curation.
• Proven track record in portfolio of exhibition work in exhibitions in international settings.
• Experience in implementation of successful public relations social media campaigns and press placement for high-profile art events.
• Previous experience working with the UN system is a considerable asset.  

Language skills:

• Proficiency in English is required.

Selection criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the technical qualification (100 points)

Technical qualification evaluation criteria:

Only the candidates who have attained a minimum of 70% of total points will be considered as technically qualified candidates who may be contacted for validation interview.

How to Apply:

• Completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from 
• A cover letter outlining relevant work experience (maximum length: 1 page)
• Minimum of three client references that include the name of the contact person, title and contact information.

*Applicants who have been shortlisted will be asked for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, copy of biodata page of national passport and copy of the highest education certificate.

**Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Please combine the P11 with cover letter and upload in one file. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. Please ensure that the percentage for part-time job is identified clearly in the P-11 form. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need. 

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. 

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.  All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)