Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture and the direct supervision of the Head of the Juba Office and UNESCO Representative to the Republic of South Sudan, the incumbent will assist and participate in the design, implementation and coordination of activities carried out under the Culture Programme implemented by the Office in South Sudan. He/she will undertake the following responsibilities:
Assist the Head of Office in identifying, designing and implementing activities and projects in the field of culture in South Sudan within the framework of UNESCO Major Programme IV and in line with the Culture Sector’s strategies and priorities, particularly for the promotion, preservation and safeguarding of tangible and intangible heritage, the promotion of creative industries, and the advocacy of the linkages between culture and development, thereby contributing to building the institutional capacity of UNESCO’s national/local counterparts and partners. Assist in the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of workplans, in close cooperation with Headquarters, as well as the contribution to intersectoral programmes developed by the Office.
- Contribute to identifying, designing and implementing extrabudgetary projects to support the Regular Programme and offer input to help with fund-raising and mobilizing resources and partnerships.
· Facilitate the work of the Office in the joint programming exercises within the framework of the UN reform, such as Delivering as One, Common Country Assessments/United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (CCA/UNDAF), by:
Ø Providing data for developing the advocacy on the role of culture as a vector for national development.
Ø Identifying entry points for culture in these exercises responding to national priorities and needs in the field of culture.
Ø Collaborating with the Head of the Office in developing related actions, programmes and activities.
· Maintain close contacts with the concerned national/local authorities and under the supervision of immediate supervisor contribute to the development of national cultural policies. In this context, maintain strong working relations with relevant governmental bodies, cultural institutions, as well as pertinent intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
· Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
· Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) preferably in the field of Culture, Anthropology, or Social Sciences. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
· Two years of professional experience in project implementation with International Organizations, preferably in the field of Culture.
Skills/Competencies
· Outstanding writing and reporting skills.
· Full proficiency in computer office applications.
· Proven projects management skills.
· Excellent inter-personal communications skills.
· Sound knowledge and understanding of the cultural sector in South Sudan, in particular in relation to diversity and traditions, performing arts (theatre), the role of culture in peace building activities and cultural heritage.
· Proven ability to work in a challenging international environment.
Languages
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
· Experience in the areas of museums, archives, or heritage conservation would be a strong asset.
· Sound knowledge and understanding of the cultural sector in South Sudan, in particular in relation to diversity and traditions, performing arts (theatre), the role of culture in peace building activities and cultural heritage.
Languages
· Knowledge of Arabic or other official UN languages (French, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, pension plan and medical insurance contributions at the applicable rates.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application should include: Motivation letter, CV, and reference contacts.
Applications in hard copy should be sent to:
UNESCO Office Juba, South Sudan
South West of UNMISS Tongping, Juba.
Or by e-mail: Juba@unesco.org
Indicating the post number and post title on the envelope or the e-mail subject.
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. The applications of the non-selected applicants will be retained by UNESCO for reference.
Please note:
This post is for South Sudanese National only.
UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNESCO is a non-smoking organization. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
