Categories: Vacancies, April 2026

Non-Staff Consultant

Job Description

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 08/NOV/2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the direct supervision of the Culture Program Officer and the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA, the incumbent will assist the implementation of the liaison duty with AUC and UNSDCF and extra-budgetary culture program. The incumbent works in the framework of UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (C/4s), the Approved Program and Budget (C/5), the 2030 Sustainable Development, the AU Agenda 2060 – the Africa We Want as well assisting on UNSDCF and national cooperation in the field of the implementation of Conventions for the protection and promotion of cultural heritage and the diversity of cultural expression.

Duties

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office and direct supervision of National Culture Professional, the consultant will perform the following functions:

Assist in organizing the regional dialogue on the return and restitution of cultural property to Africa
Follow-up with AUC on the AU Theme of the year 2025: ‘‘Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations’’
Liaise and maintain bi-lateral cooperation with AUC, coordination mechanism with UNSDCF, partner institutions in Ethiopia, the donors and UNESCO offices in Paris and Nairobi.
Develop proposals for resource mobilization and prepare planning, implementation, monitoring as well as timely reporting of the extra-budgetary culture programs.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director of the Office.

KEY DELIVERABLES OF THE ASSIGNMENT INCLUDE:

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office and direct supervision of National Culture Professional, the consultant will perform the following functions:

Monthly progress report on the above-mentioned duties and concrete deliverables

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)

Communication (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:

Master’s degree and above in social studies (e.g., Cultural & natural Heritage management, sustainable tourism development, anthropology, archaeology, creative art, cultural policy or related fields)

Work Experience

Minimum three years’ experience in cultural/natural heritage institutions and familiarity with the United Nation system, African Union, national culture institutions
Strong understanding of the UNESCO culture conventions in the field of culture
Experience in project development and management, including coordination of activities, information/knowledge management and project reporting.
Experience of working with international or continental organizations in culture and related fields.
Demonstrated experience working with local, national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Required skills

Excellent analytical and research, report writing, and verbal communication skills in English &/or French
Proven experience in project management and implementation
Excellent coordination, facilitation and negotiation skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, preferably with international organizations
Demonstrated capacity in strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment and to engage effectively with existing and potential institutional beneficiaries and collaborators.
Flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Languages :

Proficiency in spoken and writing English; and knowledge of French is an advantage

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

UNESCO Core Values:

Commitment to the Organization,
Integrity, Respect for Diversity,
Professionalism and
Gender Equality

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 a competency-based 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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