Overview

Provides strategic leadership, intellectual vision, and managerial oversight for UNESCO’s Culture Sector, ensuring UNESCO remains a global leader in the field of culture.

Tasks Summary

• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Culture Sector’s strategy, policies and programmes.
• Promote the role of culture, heritage and creativity as enablers of sustainable social and economic development.
• Lead the implementation of UNESCO’s cultural conventions and other normative instruments.
• Oversee the protection, conservation and transmission of cultural heritage.
• Foster creativity and the diversity of cultural expressions.
• Enhance the Culture Sector’s contribution to conflict prevention, crisis response and recovery.
• Develop and maintain high-level partnerships.
• Promote innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Represent the Director-General and UNESCO in high-level international fora.
• Ensure effective management and accountability across the Sector.

Experience Requirements

• At least 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience from senior leadership/executive positions in areas directly related to UNESCO’s Culture Programme, including assignments at the regional and/or international levels.
• Proven record of leadership in developing and implementing policies, programmes or international frameworks in areas related to culture.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large, diverse teams and managing organizational transformation, including change management and strategic planning.
• Substantial experience representing an organization and engaging effectively with high-level government/international officials.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a discipline related to the field of culture.
• A Ph.D. level degree in the field of culture or other related areas (desirable).

Other Details

Languages Required: • Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French).

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of the second language (English or French). • Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Contract Duration: 2 years, renewable

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • The approximate annual starting salary for this post is US$ 248 223.