Post Number : 3GTCLT0001PA
Grade : NO-B
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station: Guatemala City
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) : 03-MAY-2024
Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Only Nationals of Guatemala can apply for this post
Duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT), the direct supervision of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Guatemala, and in close cooperation and coordination with the relevant Entities of the Culture Sector at Headquarters, the incumbent shall contribute to the design, implementation, development and coordination of activities carried out under Major Programme IV - Culture in the countries covered by the Office in the context of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The incumbent shall contribute to the preparation of the inputs for the UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy (C/4), the Programme and Budget (C/5) and related work plans from a national perspective as well as contribute to the 'Delivering as One' exercise in the field of culture.
The incumbent also contributes to the implementation of initiatives related to UNESCO's Global Priorities (Africa and Gender Equality), priority groups and transversal thematic areas, such as Culture and Education, Culture and Climate Change, Indigenous Peoples, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and Youth.
In particular, the incumbent will:
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
LANGUAGE
Excellent knowledge of English and very good knowledge of Spanish.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience in United Nations, international organizations, or in cultural policy institutions. Experience in designing and implementing cultural policies and strategies. Experience in advocacy, resources, and partnership mobilization. Experience in working within the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) would be an asset.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Ability to work in partnership with a wide range of national, regional, and international organizations at the highest level.
LANGUAGE
Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese French, Russian).UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 457 322 Quetzales.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
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.
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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.
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
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