Associate Project Coordinator (Culture)

OVERVIEW

Post Number : CLT/PA 121

Grade : P-2

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 23-JUN-2025

 

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

 

Duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Executive Office of the UNESCO Culture Sector, which ensures the overall coordination of the development, implementation and monitoring of the Approved Programme and Budget of the Culture Sector (CLT), is looking for an Associate Project Coordinator to support transversal, voluntary contributions funded activities and initiatives and ensure their full alignment with the Programme and Budget, and coordination within the Culture Sector. This will include initiatives related to culture and sustainable development, sustainable cultural tourism, the coordination of the follow-up of the third edition of the UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums, as well as other transversal priority areas including in the framework of strategic initiatives led by the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT) and/or the Chief of the Executive Office of the Culture Sector (Chief CLT/EO).

 

 

Under the overall authority of ADG/CLT, the general supervision of Chief CLT/EO and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator of the Programme Management and Coordination Unit (CLT/EO/PMC), the incumbent will support the general coordination of the implementation and review of transversal programmes and projects, while also ensuring their alignment and complementarity to UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and Programme and Budget (C/5).

Long Description

The Associate Project Coordinator shall in particular:

 

• Support the contribution towards the alignment of various culture projects and documents proposed by the Culture Sector’s Entities, to the Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and Programme and Budget (C/5).
• Support the coordination of the follow-up of the third edition of the UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums.
• Support the creation and reinforcement of cooperation and partnerships with international partners, networks and key players, strengthening the development and implementation of projects and initiatives. Cooperate with other UNESCO Programme Sectors, partners and stakeholders.
• Support the elaboration of internal and external communication contents, including briefings to higher management, talking points, speeches and online content for the Culture Sector in English and French.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) required in the field of culture, humanities, political science, international relations, law, public administration or a related discipline.

 

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of culture, of which preferably one (1) year acquired at international level.
• Experience in programme coordination and liaison with external partners. 

 

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent coordination skills and ability to maintain effective working relations with a variety of stake