MLPP 2022_Programme Specialist (Culture) at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of culture, social sciences, political science, international law, humanities, or a related discipline.

Work Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of culture, of which preferably three (3) years acquired at the international level.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing programmes/projects in the field of culture.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.

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Skills & Competencies

• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent capacity to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and to draft documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide guidance and to lead and motivate a multicultural team with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Proven ability to build, maintain and enhance working relations with national/local authorities, cultural institutions and relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Proven ability to engage in resource mobilization and build strategic and sustained partnerships.

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Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good knowledge of the other language.
• Knowledge of other UNESCO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.