Consultant-Programme Support, Intersectoral Coordination and Communications

JOB DETAILS Type of contract : [[TypeOfPost]] Level : [[PositionGrade]] Hiring Unit : [[ParentsSector]] Duty Station : [[filter5]] Work location : [[WorkLocation]] Duration of contract : [[DurationContract]] Hiring open to : [[RecruitmentOpen]] Application deadline (Midnight [[custTimezone]] Time) : [[ClosingDate1]] UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism BACKGROUND The UNESCO Regional Office for the Pacific States supports 17 Member States in advancing sustainable development through programmes in education, culture, science, and communication and information, in line with UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (43 C/4) and Programme and Budget (43 C/5). Working closely with governments, communities, regional organizations, development partners and United Nations agencies, the Office promotes regional cooperation and strengthens national capacities across the Pacific. Within this framework, the Culture Programme supports Member States in safeguarding and promoting cultural and natural heritage, strengthening cultural and creative industries, and leveraging culture as a driver of sustainable development, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction and social inclusion. Guided by UNESCO’s Culture Conventions and related normative instruments, the programme assists countries in translating international standards into national policies, legislation, institutional frameworks and community-based actions. In light of the breadth of the Culture Programme and its growing portfolio of extra-budgetary and intersectoral initiatives, the UNESCO Regional Office for the Pacific States seeks the services of an Individual Consultant to provide programme, coordination, communication and technical support for the implementation of culture sector activities and related intersectoral initiatives across the Pacific. The Consultant will support programme coordination, partnership-related and communication activities with UNESCO Member States and stakeholders across the Pacific, including National Commissions for UNESCO, line ministries, development partners, regional organizations, and United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs). The Consultant will also provide cross-sectoral support, particularly at the interface of culture and education, including activities related to heritage education and capacity development. Furthermore, the Consultant will support the Office's communication, visibility and outreach efforts through the preparation of web content, social media posts, communication materials and other digital products to enhance awareness and engagement around UNESCO's work in the Pacific region. Long Description ASSIGNMENTS Under the overall authority of the Director and UNESCO Representative to the Pacific States and the direct supervision of the Culture Programme Specialist, the Consultant will support the planning, implementation, coordination, communication, monitoring and reporting of UNESCO Culture Sector programmes and projects, as well as relevant intersectoral initiatives of the Regional Office. The Consultant will support coordination and partnership-related activities, communication, outreach activities, and intersectoral initiatives. For coordination, partnership-related, and intersectoral activities, the Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Director of the Regional Office and in close coordination with the heads of programme units within the Office. The Consultant shall undertake the following duties: A. Programme and Technical Support • Support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of UNESCO culture sector projects and activities across the Pacific region. • Contribute to the preparation of project documents, concept notes, technical briefs, work plans, presentations and progress reports. • Assist with activities related to World Heritage, intangible cultural heritage, cultural policies, culture and climate change, living heritage, museums, and the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. • Support the organization and follow-up of regional workshops, consultations, training activities, conferences and technical meetings. • Facilitate the collection, analysis and compilation of information, data and documentation relevant to programme implementation. B. Coordination and Partnership Engagement • Support the preparation, organization and follow up of coordination activities with UNESCO National Commissions, government ministries and institutions and relevant stakeholders across the Pacific. • Assist in supporting partnership activities and follow-up actions with development partners, regional organizations, academic institutions and civil society organizations. • Provide technical and analytical support for UNESCO’s participation in United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) and inter-agency initiatives where culture contributes to broader sustainable development outcomes. • Prepare meeting summaries, briefing notes and follow-up actions arising from consultations and coordination meetings. C. Intersectoral Support • Support internal programme coordination and contribute to the preparation and follow-up of intersectoral initiatives, and joint programming. • Contribute to initiatives at the intersection of culture and education, particularly heritage education and capacity-building activities. • Support the integration of culture into broader UNESCO programmes and intersectoral initiatives. • Assist in identifying opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration with education, science, and communication and information programmes. D. Communication and Outreach • Contribute to the preparation and implementation of communication and visibility plans for programme and project activities, ensuring alignment with UNESCO corporate communication guidelines. • Prepare website articles, news stories, success stories and communication materials highlighting UNESCO’s work in culture across the Pacific. • Develop content for social media platforms and support digital outreach campaigns. • Assist in producing visibility materials, publications, presentations and promotional products. • Support the maintenance and updating of relevant programme information and communication resources. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES Long Description SPECIFIC NOTICE ON INDIVIDUAL CONSULTAT CONTRACTS All external communications, official correspondence, partnerships and representational functions shall remain under the authority of Director of the Regional Office or designated UNESCO staffmembers. The Consultant shall provide technical, analytical, coordination and communication support and shall not act as an official representative of UNESCO, nor make commitments on behalf of the Organization. CONTRACT DURATION The consultancy shall be undertaken over a period of eleven (11) months, commencing upon contract signature. Long Description DELIVERABLES The Consultant shall submit monthly progress reports that shall summarize activities undertaken during the reporting period and include, as applicable: 1. Progress against the agreed workplan, including outputs, deliverables and milestones achieved in support of UNESCO culture sector programmes and projects. 2. Technical and programme support provided, including contributions to project design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, research, technical documentation, concept notes and briefing materials. 3. Coordination, partnership-related and stakeholder communication support undertaken with Member States, National Commissions for UNESCO, line ministries, development partners, regional organizations, and United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs), including follow-up actions and outcomes. 4. Support provided for meetings, workshops, consultations, training programme