Project Assistant in Culture

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About the Organization

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other's lives. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.

Job Responsibilities

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Culture Sector, the incumbent shall :

• Assist the culture sector in coordinating upcoming activities of heritage preservation and sustainable development through a comprehensive approach by involving local communities, in distinct phases, in particular the Korea-Fit project.
• Assist the culture sector in implementing various activities under the framework of World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism, to be planned in the region.
• Coordinate the project partners like government bodies and NGOs for implementation of assigned projects.
• Assist the sector in providing reports, documents, social media article or content related to the projects for knowledge dissemination and visibility.
• Assist the sector in developing project proposals and related communication documents for the donors and other stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of the Office as well as the Chief of the Culture Sector.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2(Two) years' relevant professional experience in the field of culture or related field.
• Work experience in supporting project management and coordination.

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to draft clearly and concisely and sensitivity to the local context.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment, both within and outside the Organization and to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to details and quality of work.

Strong IT skills including good knowledge of standard office software.

Language

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and Hindi.

desirable qualifications

Education

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Ancient History, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Landscapes, Heritage Management, or relevant fields.

Work Experience

• Previous experience in the organization of national-level cultural projects/event

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work in partnership with a wide range of national, regional, and international organizations.

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