Associate Project Coordinator

OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: CLT/PA 121
**Grade**: P-2
**Parent Sector**: Culture Sector (CLT)
**Duty Station**: Paris
**Job Family**: Culture
**Type of contract**: Project Appointment
**Duration of contract**: 1 year
**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 23-JUN-2025
**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The Executive Office of the UNESCO Culture Sector, which ensures the overall coordination of the development, implementation and monitoring of the Approved Programme and Budget of the Culture Sector (CLT), is looking for an Associate Project Coordinator to support transversal, voluntary contributions funded activities and initiatives and ensure their full alignment with the Programme and Budget, and coordination within the Culture Sector. This will include initiatives related to culture and sustainable development, sustainable cultural tourism, the coordination of the follow-up of the third edition of the UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums, as well as other transversal priority areas including in the framework of strategic initiatives led by the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT) and/or the Chief of the Executive Office of the Culture Sector (Chief CLT/EO).
Under the overall authority of ADG/CLT, the general supervision of Chief CLT/EO and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator of the Programme Management and Coordination Unit (CLT/EO/PMC), the incumbent will support the general coordination of the implementation and review of transversal programmes and projects, while also ensuring their alignment and complementarity to UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and Programme and Budget (C/5). Long Description
**The Associate Project Coordinator shall in particular**:
Support the contribution towards the alignment of various culture projects and documents proposed by the Culture Sector’s Entities, to the Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and Programme and Budget (C/5).
Support the coordination of the follow-up of the third edition of the UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums.
Support the creation and reinforcement of cooperation and partnerships with international partners, networks and key players, strengthening the development and implementation of projects and initiatives. Cooperate with other UNESCO Programme Sectors, partners and stakeholders.
Support the elaboration of internal and external communication contents, including briefings to higher management, talking points, speeches and online content for the Culture Sector in English and French.
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) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) required in the field of culture, humanities, political science, international relations, law, public administration or a related discipline.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of culture, of which preferably one (1) year acquired at international level.
Experience in programme coordination and liaison with external partners.
Skills/Competencies
Excellent coordination skills and ability to maintain effective working relations with a variety of stakeholders and external partners.
Excellent analytical, diplomacy and advocacy skills, in particular the ability to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and convey messages.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and to manage competing priorities, organize and prioritize heavy workloads to meet established and short deadlines, with a strong capacity for accuracy, close attention to detail and quality of work.
Demonstrated ability to address complex issues, which can be of a sensitive nature.
Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
Long Description Languages
Excellent knowledge of English or French (written and spoken) and good knowledge of another.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
Relevant professional experience in the United Nations System or other international development organization(s).
Experience in supporting the coordination of a variety of contributions and inputs with the view to elaborate documents in urgent circumstances.
Skills/Competencies
Good knowledge of the UNESCO Culture Conventions, Recommendations, and programmes in the field of culture.
Proven ability to maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment
Languages
Knowledge of another/other official UNESCO language(s) (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or 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 al