Consultant (Documentary Heritage Unit) JFIT

Overview

Provide implementation and global communication support for the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme's extrabudgetary project, focusing on safeguarding documentary heritage at risk.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts between UNESCO and selected applicant entities.
• Monitor and facilitate the implementation of selected proposals.
• Draft a narrative progress report for the donor in English.
• Finalize and follow up on action steps outlined in the annual project report.
• Provide strategic support for communications and visibility efforts.
• Assist in supporting the implementation of planned activities within the MoW-JFIT framework.

Required Experience

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 years 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.

Qualifications

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.

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