Individual Consultant for UNESCO-Alwaleed Philanthropies Agreement

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Position Title: Individual Consultant for UNESCO-Alwaleed Philanthropies Agreement
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 15/02/2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. With a presence in over 190 countries, UNESCO aims to build peace in the minds of men and women through education, science, culture, and communication. The organization operates with a diverse workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and engages with various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and the private sector, to achieve its goals.

Job Overview:
The position of Individual Consultant under the UNESCO-Alwaleed Philanthropies Agreement involves coordinating and implementing a project designed to enhance the educational functions of cultural institutions. The consultant will work closely with stakeholders in Tanzania and Argentina to foster cooperation between cultural institutions, schools, and communities. The role requires effective monitoring and reporting of project activities, ensuring alignment with UNESCO's Framework for Culture and Arts Education. The consultant will also be responsible for capacity-building interventions, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies to promote the project's visibility and impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation of project activities, focusing on capacity-development interventions in cultural institutions in Tanzania and Argentina.
• Build and maintain relationships with beneficiaries, cultural entities, educational organizations, and partner stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement by fostering communication and partnerships with Alwaleed Philanthropies and pilot countries.
• Expand communication efforts to enhance project visibility and advocacy for integrating cultural and educational institutions.
• Implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to ensure accountability and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the focal point for external evaluations and complete final reporting processes to meet donor and UNESCO requirements.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in cultural policy, arts history, cultural management, international development, project management, or related fields. A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, particularly in the culture and education sectors, is required. Demonstrated experience working with international organizations and managing donor-funded projects is essential. Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills are necessary, along with proven financial and administrative management capabilities. Excellent knowledge of English or French is mandatory, with good knowledge of Spanish being advantageous.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in relevant fields such as cultural policy, arts history, cultural management, international development, or project management is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of cultural and educational systems and for effectively managing projects within these sectors.

Experience:
The position requires at least 7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, with a preference for candidates who have worked in the culture and education sectors. Experience in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and donor-funded projects is highly valued, as is familiarity with international organizations and their operational frameworks.

Languages:
Proficiency in English or French is mandatory for this position, with good knowledge of Spanish considered a valuable asset. The ability to communicate effectively in these languages is essential for stakeholder engagement and project implementation.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position ranges from 7 to 11 months, and it is open to external candidates. The consultant will be based at UNESCO HQ in Paris, with potential travel to Tanzania, Argentina, and Saudi Arabia for stakeholder consultations and roundtable meetings. The application process requires candidates to submit an online application along with a technical proposal and a detailed budget for the assignment. UNESCO emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.