CONSULTANT FOR PERIODIC REPORTING EXERCISE

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 20-JUL-2020

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Background

 

The Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting exercise on the application of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention for the Arab States region was initiated in September 2018. The main purpose of this exercise is to give key stakeholders the opportunity to reflect on the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, to take stock of matters relating to the conservation, protection and management of World Heritage sites at the regional, national and the site level, and to develop an Action Plan for the coming 6 years.

 

Under the authority of the Director of the World Heritage Centre of the Culture Sector (CLT/WHC) and the direct supervision of the Head of the Arab States unit of the World Heritage Centre, the incumbent will contribute to the Periodic Reporting Exercise in the Arab States region.

Long Description

In this context, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks: 

 

Support the team of the Arab States unit in the context of the finalization of the Periodic Reporting Exercise activities in the Arab States region by:

 

1. Assisting in the review process of Section I and Section II of the Periodic reporting questionnaires;
2. Assisting in compiling, analyzing and summarizing recommendations for priority areas for a Regional Action Plan;
3. Supporting the organization of consultation online meetings;
4. Supporting the preparation of a Regional Action Plan for the Arab States region, to be presented at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee;
5. Supporting the elaboration of a publication related to the Regional Action Plan for the Arab States region.
6. Contributing to any other relevant task.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced degree in a field related to heritage conservation or management.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of English or French. 

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of World Heritage issues in the Arab States region.
• Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) will be an asset. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

The consultant contract will have a duration of 6 month with a probationary period of 1 month. The appointment is non-career and does not carry any expectancy of renewal or conversion to another contract. Medical health care is not provided. Possible to work remotely for candidates who are not based in Paris.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interested candidates should complete an on-line application and submit the following:

 

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae using the UNESCO template stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work;
• A workplan/proposal in carrying out the tasks;

 

At the end of the Employment History form (Word file), insert extra pages with the above-mentioned required information.

 

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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