Overview
Provides strategic leadership, intellectual vision, and managerial oversight for UNESCO’s Culture Sector. Responsible for the formulation and implementation of the Sector’s overall strategy to ensure UNESCO remains a global leader in culture.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Experience
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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).
