Individual Drafting Specialist

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) : 26-FEB-2021

 

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

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Background

In the framework of the 1999 Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the 15th meeting of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (“the Committee”) took place at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, from 10 to 11 December 2021.

In this context, UNESCO is launching a call for expressions of interest from qualified and experienced specialists to prepare, in English or in French, the summary records of this meeting of the Committee.

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Expected duration

3 weeks

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Work assignment

Under the overall supervision of the Secretary of the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954-1999) Protocols / Director of Culture and Emergencies Entity, supervision of the Head of Cultural Heritage Protection Treaties Unit and direct supervision of the Associate Programme Specialist of the Cultural Heritage Protection Treaties Unit of the Culture and Emergencies Entity (CEM), the Individual Specialist shall more specifically:

• Draft, in English or in French, the summary records of the Committee debates, based on the scenarios, transcriptions and recordings of the 15th meeting of the Committee provided by the Secretariat.

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Deliverables and timeline

The Individual Specialist shall submit to UNESCO the final draft of the summary records of the 15th meeting of the Committee debates for approval by the Secretariat by 30 April 2021.

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

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Social or Human Sciences, or a related field.

 

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in drafting and editing documents relating to statutory meetings;
• Experience in international organizations and academic institutions.

 

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent writing skills in English or in French;
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Understanding of the 1954 Hague Convention and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to the Culture and Emergencies Entity, in English or in French:

• One file to be attached under "Employment History" which would contain a Curriculum vitae and a financial proposal (quoted in US dollars or EUR only) including a breakdown of the cost based on the number of working days required for the deliverable described above.

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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