Recruitment notice: PROJECT ASSISTANT
PROJECT ASSISTANT
Sector: Culture Sector (CLT)
Place of employment: Yaounde
Job category: Culture
Type of contract: Service contract (Nationals of Cameroon)
Grade: SB2/3
Duration of contract: 06 months
Recruitment open to: External candidates
Closing date for applications (midnight Paris time): 23 September 2022
Core values of UNESCO: Commitment to the Organization, integrity, respect for diversity, professionalism
SUMMARY OF DUTIES OF THE POSITION
The Heritage Emergency Fund (HEF) has approved funding for a second phase of the project “Urgent interventions for the reinforcement of security at cultural heritage sites, museums, and collections at risk in the North-West and Far North regions of Cameroon”. The HEF is a multi-donor funding mechanism that enables the Organization to respond quickly and effectively to crises caused by armed conflict and natural or man-made disasters anywhere in the world. UNESCO strives to achieve this goal by strengthening the capacity of Member States to prevent, mitigate and overcome the loss of cultural heritage and diversity in emergencies and by advocating for the integration of cultural protection into humanitarian action,
Under the general authority of the UNESCO Regional Director for Central Africa and the direct supervision of the Specialist and Head of the Culture Sector in Central Africa, the Culture Project Assistant will carry out the following tasks
: project implementation
Ensure overall monitoring of the implementation of the project “Urgent interventions for the reinforcement of security at cultural heritage sites, museums, and collections at risk in the North-West and Far North regions of Cameroon”;
Prepare and update a project work plan;
Ensure compliance with deadlines and the quality of the deliverables of the consultants and experts involved in the implementation of the project;
Ensure the preparation of concept notes, briefings, presentations, analytical notes and all documents developed for the project in accordance with UNESCO and HEF requirements;
Ensure a watch on the risks around the implementation of the project and submit for decision the possible actions if necessary;
Provide regular progress reports and prepare an overall project implementation report with clear recommendations.
Partnership and resource mobilization
Liaise with the Ministry of Arts and Culture, other government institutions, relevant national, local and traditional authorities as well as communities around the targeted cultural sites to ensure the effective implementation of the project.
Contribute to the identification of new activities and projects related to cultural heritage by providing technical support for the development of projects and the identification of potential funding partners.
Knowledge and Information Management
Develop and implement project communication to increase visibility of HEF and key project results in line with project objectives
Ensure the sharing of project-related information and knowledge with beneficiaries, development partners, humanitarian agencies and donors.
Support the implementation of the Culture Sector knowledge management system through the coordination and development of strategic information documents
Support the work of the Culture Sector in the UNESCO Office in Yaoundé and contribute as member of the activities team.
Perform all additional tasks required and assigned by the Sector Manager
SKILLS (Fundamental / Managerial)
Responsibility (F)
Communication (F)
Innovation (F)
Knowledge sharing and constant desire for improvement (F)
Planning and organization (F)
Results culture (F)
Teamwork (F)
For more information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of culture, social sciences, humanities, political science, international relations or a related discipline.
Professional experience
At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience in the field of culture.
Professional experience in the United Nations system and/or in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral cooperation and development.
Proven experience in project management and resource mobilization.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English or French (written and spoken) and good knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of one of the 2 local working languages of the areas targeted by the project would be an asset.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills and Competencies Excellent project management, organizational and coordination skills. Ability to establish, maintain and strengthen effective working relationships with national/local authorities, cultural institutions and relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills, in particular the ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from a variety of sources and, on this basis, to draft working and briefing documents in a clear and concise manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team and in a multicultural environment.
Excellent diplomacy and advocacy skills.
Good knowledge of computer tools (MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and competencies
Knowledge of UNESCO’s normative instruments and programs in the field of culture.
Experience in the field of culture in emergencies
Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations system, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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