Non-Staff Consultant 22427
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OVERVIEW
Parent Sector:Field Office
Duty Station:Cairo
Job Family:Culture
Type of contract:Non Staff
Duration of contract:Up to 1 month
Recruitment open to:External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time):30 April 2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
MONDIACULT is the worlds largest cultural policy conference and its 2025 edition has identified Culture for Peace and Artificial Intelligence and Culture as its 2 focus areas.
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan the UNESCO Cairo Office has been supporting Sudanese women artists and the broader community of artists in transit in Egypt through intercultural dialogues exhibitions and concerts.
To further contribute to the Culture for Peace agenda of MONDIACULT 2025 the UNESCO Cairo Office Culture Unit proposes producing a report and a policy brief to assess and address the needs of Sudanese artists in transit (displaced Sudanese artists in Egypt) especially in the field of cultural and creative industry (CCI).
The consultant will be responsible for mapping the needs of Sudanese artists in transit through stakeholder engagement and thorough desk research. The findings will be written in English and be compiled into a 4000word report and 1000word policy brief (including policy recommendations and action plans). Such outputs will contribute to inspiring further leadup activities that align with the focus area of MONDIACULT 2025 Conference Culture for Peace. The scope of work is estimated to be 10 working days.
Long Description
The report and policy brief will shed light on the current sociopolitical and economic conditions of displaced Sudanese artists in the cultural and creative industry field thus to identify opportunities needs and challenges in empowering Sudanese displaced artists in Egypt. It shall also help identify capacitybuilding priorities for Sudanese artists currently residing in Egypt ultimately easing the burden on Egypts host communities while fostering a culture of peace.
Specifically the report and policy brief will provide a comprehensive assessment of the following key areas:
- Employability potential
- Arts education opportunities
- Communication and marketing needs
- The use of digital technology (such as Artificial Intelligence) needs for arts generation and arts sales for Sudanese artists in transit
- Intercultural dialogue initiatives with Egyptian artists to promote peace
Through these efforts the UNESCO Cairo Office aims to strengthen cultural resilience and empower Sudanese artists in transit as active contributors to peacebuilding.
This report could align with the mandates of the following UNESCO policies and conventions on culture:
Long Description
- MONDIACULT 2025 focus area: Culture for Peace
- MONDIACULT Declaration 2022
- 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
- 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
- 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist
In particular the 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist adopted by UNESCO emphasizes the professional social and economic rights of artists. While it does not explicitly address the status of artists in transit it underscores the importance of protecting artists rights and freedoms which can be relevant to artists in transit.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced masters degree in cultural and creative industry cultural policy anthropology social sciences or a related field.
Work Experience
- At least 2year working experience in conducting research and engagement with creative and cultural industries.
- A strong understanding of the needs of artists in transit or displaced artists and their cultural rights in the context of Arab states especially Egypt and Sudan.
- A strong network of Sudanese artists organizations.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English for research publication
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Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and research method skills including making surveys and conducting interviews.
- Excellent report writing and academic publication skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to tight timeframe.
- Proficient in using office productivity toolsMS Office and video conferencing tools like Zoom and MS Teams etc.
Languages
- Full fluency in Arabic and English
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants should click on Apply Now then download and complete the Employment History Form (World File). At the end of the Word file insert extra pages with the following required information in English:
1 a CV detailing all qualifications; 2 a writing sample dedicated to the field of cultural and creative industry or displaced artists needsword); 3 a financial proposal detailing the consultants fees for this assignment.
#Upon completing the Word file with all the requested information above upload the file at the My Employment History Form/My Documents section of the online application form.
Only applications with the above requested information will be considered.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an online 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 an interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference email 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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Required Experience:
Staff IC
المهارات المطلوبة
- المحاسبة والتدقيق
- الحوسبة السحابية
- التشييد المدني
- ASIC
- الهندسة المعمارية
عن الشركة
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