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The consultant shall, in close cooperation and collaboration with the Documentary Heritage Unit and the Junior Professional Officer concerned, provide implementation and global communication support for the project 'UNESCO Memory of the World Initiative to Safeguard Documentary Heritage at Risk'.
Job Responsibility:
Manage contracts between UNESCO and the selected applicant entities
Monitor and facilitate the implementation of the selected proposals in accordance with the proposed schedule, work plan and related project documents
Draft a narrative progress report for the donor in English by March 2026
Finalize and follow up on the action steps outlined in the annual project report
Draft the final project report of this whole project by January 2027
Provide strategic support for communications and visibility efforts, including the development of news articles or success stories for the project hub’s website, social media content, and other communication materials
Assist in supporting the implementation of the activities planned in the project document within the MoW JFIT framework
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of information, communication, archival science, records management, or related discipline including history, archeology, sociology, heritage studies
A minimum of 5 years relevant professional work experience in project implementation in the field of cultural heritage, archives or library science, of which preferably at least 2 year at the international level
Experience in compilation and drafting high-quality analytical and project progress reports
Experience in developing and implementing communication outreach strategies for the wider dissemination of project outcomes and organizational visibility at international level
Experience focused on communication and information in project implementation in the field of cultural heritage, archives or library science, or communication and information sector in other organizations
Excellent organizational, coordination and interpersonal skills
Very good analytical, drafting and editing skills in English with the ability to produce quality reports, news items etc. for international organizations
Excellent skills to disseminate the achievements of the project worldwide
Proven ability to work effectively in a team and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment
Proven ability to communicate, advocate, and exchange with colleagues, staff and stakeholders within and outside the Organization
Excellent IT skills. Knowledge of graphic design software (Canva, in-design, etc.)
Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French
Nice to have:
Experience with the United Nations System or in an international development cooperation
Relevant professional experience in UNESCO’s programmes and/or normative tools in the field of communication and information
Experience in documentary heritage preservation projects
Familiarity with the Memory of the World Programme, including the 2015 Recommendations concerning the Preservation of, and Access to, Documentary Heritage Including in Digital Form