UNESCO recrute un directeur du patrimoine mondial H/F, Paris, France

Overview

Post Number : CLT 002

Grade : D-2

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration of contract : 2 years

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 16-AUG-2021 (EXTENDED)

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

Overview of the functions of the post

Under the overall authority of the Director-General of UNESCO, and the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT), the incumbent shall provide intellectual leadership and strategic vision for cultural and natural heritage at large and World Heritage in particular, in line with the Organization’s prevailing Medium-Term Strategy and Programme and Budget Document (C/5). The incumbent will develop effective programmatic and management strategies to enable the World Heritage Centre (WHC) to consolidate and further strengthen UNESCO’s leadership in the field of cultural and natural Heritage and its contribution to the UN sustainable development agenda. As such s/he is responsible for effectively managing the coordination, implementation and leading policy development and capacity building activities for the World Heritage Centre, the 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage as well as the 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape.

As Director of World Heritage, the incumbent will lead the World Heritage Centre’s programmes to support Member States and strengthen UNESCO’s leadership on the protection and promotion of cultural and natural heritage and the 1972 Convention, as an international standard setting instrument. As member of the Senior Management Team of the Culture Sector, s/he will be responsible for ensuring effective reporting to the Governing Bodies of UNESCO as per the Sector’s policy.As Secretary to the World Heritage Committee and to the General Assembly of States Parties to the 1972 Convention, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for performing the Secretariat’s main tasks and ensuring the consistency of the programme in line with the decisions and strategic objectives of the World Heritage Committee and the resolutions of the General Assembly of the States Parties, and the use of the resources of the World Heritage Fund. As such, the incumbent is entrusted with specific delegated authorities as regards this part of the work.

Long Description

In particular, the incumbent will:

  • Provide strategic direction to the work of UNESCO in the area of cultural and natural heritage, intellectual leadership and guidance to the staff of the World Heritage Centre in line with UNESCO’s prevailing Medium-Term Strategy, Programme and Budget; ensure reporting to UNESCO’s Governing Bodies; lead the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of the World Heritage Centre’s programmes worldwide, including through the Field Offices’ network; oversee the effective and efficient management of the World Heritage Centre’s human and financial resources and operations; ensure related effective internal control and risk management; ensure overall supervision of staff, allocation of duties and evaluation of their performance, including direct supervision of the Deputy Director and the Heads/Chiefs of Units, Regional Desks and Teams. As a key member of the Senior Management Team of the Culture Sector, advise ADG/CLT on strategic, operational, human resource and budgetary issues, participate in the meetings of the Culture Conventions Liaison Group, and represent ADG/CLT inside and outside the Organization as requested.
  • Lead the Secretariat, whose functions are assumed by the World Heritage Centre, to the World Heritage Committee and to the General Assembly of States Parties in the implementation of the 1972 Convention; organize the statutory meetings of the 1972 Convention, such as the sessions of the General Assembly of States Parties, the sessions of the World Heritage Committee and its Bureau and any subsidiary organs; ensure the implementation of the decisions, resolutions and recommendations of the statutory organs and report to them on their execution, and ensure that the Secretariat’s tasks are carried out as per the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention, be accountable to the World Heritage Committee for the use of the resources of the World Heritage Fund and manage the close cooperation with the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee.

Long Description

  • In line with the Culture Sector’s Resource Mobilisation Framework, identify, create opportunities for resource mobilisation and actively raise voluntary contributions from multilateral and bilateral donors, propose partnerships, including with private sector and civil society organisations and build alliances to enhance and support the World Heritage Centre’s work and activities to achieve results and impact, giving guidance to staff members, encourage and advise Member States on taking specific actions to support activities of the World Heritage Centre and UNESCO in general.
  • Be responsible for the coordination of UNESCO-wide activities related to cultural and natural heritage and World Heritage with a view to producing synergies and avoid duplication, achieve synergy with other international conventions, organisations and related programmes, provide guidance to the Deputy Director on the 2011 Historic Urban Landscape Recommendation, the Cities Programme and the Sustainable Development portfolio (including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development) in line with the World Heritage Sustainable Development Agenda and ensure the monitoring of its progress towards its achievement.
  • Actively promote at the international level greater awareness and understanding of the protection and promotion of cultural and natural heritage and the World Heritage Convention globally, including advocating the World Heritage Centre’s work within the UN System and through the biodiversity conventions liaison group, with counterparts in think tanks, universities, research networks, private sector, NGOs, UNESCO Chairs, Category 2 Centres, governments and other external partners for effective cooperation; develop effective communication channels within the Organization, including Field Offices and stakeholders; develop appropriate information and knowledge management systems; provide clearing house services to UNESCO Member States on matters pertaining to cultural and natural heritage; guide the development of the World Heritage Centre’s webpages, as well as social media, in close cooperation with the Sector’s Communication, Cities and Events Unit (CLT/CCE) and the Executive Office (CLT/EO), as well as other sectors, in particular the Division for Public Information (DPI) and the Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS).

Competencies (Core / Managerial)

  • Communication (C)
  • Accountability (C)
  • Innovation (C)
  • Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
  • Planning and organizing (C)
  • Results focus (C)
  • Teamwork (C)
  • Professionalism (C)
  • Building partnerships (M)
  • Driving and managing change (M)
  • Leading and empowering others (M)
  • Making quality decisions (M)
  • Managing performance (M)
  • Strategic thinking (M)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

Required qualifications

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of Cultural and/or Natural heritage, Humanities, Environmental studies, Development Studies, International Relations or Law, or related area.

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience at the appropriate management level within the United Nations system or within other international institutions, including a wide experience in cultural and/or natural heritage conservation and management, in association with national and international organizations.
  • Experience in conducting policy dialogue at government and non-government levels in the public and/or private sectors.
  • Experience in advocacy, partnerships and resource mobilization.
  • Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and sustainable development.

Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities ;
  • Good knowledge of UNESCO’s programmes and strategies and of international development policies and institutions in the field of culture ;
  • Broad knowledge of cultural and natural heritage challenges and opportunities at the international, national and local levels, as well as their interconnectedness ;
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer large-scale programmes and financial resources ;
  • Leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness ;
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and to build working relations with diverse groups of organizations and individuals, relevant institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, including through networking; ability to participate effectively in high-level negotiations with United Nations and external partners ;
  • Analytical and organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, and in implementing them effectively, as well as in devising implementation plans ;
  • Proven skills in the management of financial and human resources ;
  • Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large and diversified group of staff in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity ;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong representational abilities ;
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, in front of a broad range of constituents, as well as the news media ;
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills ;
  • Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks.

Languages

  • Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.

Desirable qualifications

Education

  • Advanced University degree (PhD) in the field of Cultural and/or Natural heritage, Humanities, Environmental studies, Development Studies, International Relations or Law, or related area.

Work Experience

  • Experience in research work at university or in a research institution.
  • Experience in a field duty station.

Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledge of the United Nations system.

Languages

  • Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

Benefits and entitlements

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

For more information in benefits and entitlements, please consult ICSC website.

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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