UNESCO Programme Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNESCO Kenya looking for “Programme Specialist”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 30 January 2023.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. It has 193 member states and 11 associate members, as well as partners in the nongovernmental, intergovernmental, and private sector. Headquartered at the World Heritage Centre in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices and 199 national commissions that facilitate its global mandate.
UNESCO Programme Specialist Jobs 2023
The UNESCO has published a job vacancy announcement on 18 January 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
| Position | Programme Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of seven (7) years |
| Application Deadline | 30 January 2023 |
UNESCO Job Vacancy 2023
Overview of the Functions of the Post:
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT) and the direct supervision of the Director of UNESCO Office in Nairobi, the Programme Specialist (Culture) shall coordinate the programme and projects in the field of Culture and ensure the design, development, planning, implementation, reporting and monitoring of activities carried out under Major Programme IV – Culture in the countries covered by the Regional Office, in particular in Eastern Africa. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing inputs for the UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy (C/4), the programme and Budget (C/5) and related work plans, as well as for developing partnerships and fundraising activities, and for UNESCO’s contribution to the ‘Delivering as One’ exercise in the field of Culture in the countries covered by the Office. The incumbent also leads and supervises, the staff of the Culture Unit of the UNESCO Nairobi Office.
In particular, the incumbent will:
- Ensure the delivery of the Culture Programme in the countries covered by the Office in line with the Culture Sector’s strategies and priorities, particularly through capacity-building, policy advice, technical assistance and networking of relevant stakeholders in the Culture Sector’s fields of competence and in the advocacy of the linkages between culture and sustainable development.
- Facilitate the coordination of the Culture Programme at sub-regional level by providing technical advice and guidance to the national offices, antennas and focal points of the sub-regional in the planning and development of programmes, projects and activities of the Culture Sector.
- Contribute to the design, implementation, reporting and monitoring of programmes and projects in the field of culture, funded by the Regular Programme and voluntary contributions. Provide inputs, including qualitative and quantitative data, for the preparation of reports and briefings on programme implementation. Contribute to the overall delivery of and reporting on the Office’s programme objectives and intersectoral working modalities.
- Provide policy advice and technical assistance to relevant stakeholders at regional, national and local levels, in the Culture Sector’s fields of competence as well as substantive contributions in the field of culture for the development of local, national, regional and international strategies.
- Facilitate and develop capacity building and training activities and projects to support Member States, cultural institutions and culture professionals in view of the strategic objectives of protecting, promoting and transmitting heritage and fostering creativity and the diversity of cultural expressions, including preparedness and response in case of crises and emergencies.
Qualification:
- Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of culture, social sciences, political science, international law, humanities, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of culture, of which preferably three (3) years acquired at the international level.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing programmes/projects in the field of culture.
- Demonstrated experience in partnership development and in fundraising and resource mobilization.
Other Details
- Post Number: 6KECLT0002RP
- Grade: P-4
- Parent Sector: Culture Sector (CLT)
- Job Family: Culture
- Type of contract: Fixed Term
- Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable
- Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
How to Apply UNESCO Programme Specialist Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 30 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unesco.org |
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