Culture Offres d'emploi - France

OVERVIEW

Post Number : CLT / PA 123

Grade : P-3

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) : 27-OCT-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

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture the general supervision of the Director of World Heritage and the direct supervision of the Head of the Europe and North America Unit the Project Officer will serve as Desk Officer responsible for a cluster of States Parties within the Europe and North America region. The Unit supports Member States in strengthening capacities to identify protect and manage tangible heritage and in ensuring the safeguarding of the Outstanding Universal Value of World Heritage properties.

In particular the incumbent shall :

• Monitor the state of conservation of World Heritage properties in a designated cluster of States Parties within Europe and North America by analysing relevant reports and information received from States Parties and third parties including on projects that may impact the Outstanding Universal Value of properties; facilitate consultations with the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee; and ensure implementation of the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention ;
• Prepare backstop and participate in Reactive Monitoring and Advisory missions to World Heritage properties as representative of UNESCO World Heritage Centre and coordinate and contribute to the preparation of resulting mission reports.
• Contribute to the drafting of working documents for sessions of the World Heritage Committee particularly state of conservation reports and provide the necessary assistance and support to the Secretariats work in organising statutory meetings of the Conventions governing bodies.
• Support States Parties in the dissemination and implementation of the 2024-2031 Regional Action Plan for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention in Europe and North America including through the use of existing Resource Manuals and other online tools.
• Supervise and mentor interns assigned to the Unit including through participation in their selection process the definition of their tasks and the providing regular guidance and feedback.

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)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work experience

Long Description

Skills / Competencies

Languages

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work experience

Skills / Competencies

Languages

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCOs 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 70 212 US $.

For full information on benefits and entitlements please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and / or assessments as well as an interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference e-mail correspondence etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

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.

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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 mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Construction Experience,Intellectual Property Law,Renovation,Research Experience,Joint Operations,Relationship Management,System Testing,Economic Development,Exercise Planning,Program Development,Project Implementation,Contracts

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1