>Unit: Culture Unit, UNESCO Office, Jakarta
Job title: Project Coordinator
Level: NO-A
Starting salary: TBI
Duty station: Gunung Sitoli, Nias Island, North Sumatra
Starting date: November 2011
Duration of contract: Six months (with possibility of extension)
Job title: Project Coordinator
Level: NO-A
Starting salary: TBI
Duty station: Gunung Sitoli, Nias Island, North Sumatra
Starting date: November 2011
Duration of contract: Six months (with possibility of extension)
I.TERMS OF REFERENCE OF PROJECT COORDINATOR (UNDER THE SPECIAL SERVICE AGREEMENT)
Under the supervision of Programme Specialist for Culture of UNESCO Jakarta Office, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
(i) Assist the Culture Unit in the implementation of the culture programme activities as a Project Coordinator
(ii) In particular, coordinate in implementing and monitoring of extra-budgetary project activities in Nias Island within the framework of Sub-Project to the Cultural Heritage Preservation Work within the Nias Islands Rural Access and Capacity Building Project (RACBP) through Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage in Nias, Indonesia in close consultation with the team from International Labour Organization for Nias Islands Rural Access and Capacity Building Project
(iii) Coordinate activities and maintain regular contacts with Government line agencies, I/NGOs, UN agencies and relevant universities and institutions with regards to the implementation of the culture programme activities in Nias Island.
(iv) Prepare necessary reports on culture programme activities in Nias Island.
(v) Undertake necessary missions, if required, to coordinate and monitor the implementation of culture programme activities in Nias Island.
(vi) Coordinate and supervise the organization of any cultural events, workshops, trainings, and other short-term courses, expert meetings and consultations related to the culture programme activities in cooperation with Government line agencies, NGOs, UN agencies and relevant universities and institutions to promote the protection of the cultural heritage of Nias Island.
(vii) Identify procurement needs to support culture programme activities in Nias Island on a monthly basis and coordinate the procurement service of the extra-budgetary project according to the procurement policy of the organization.
(viii) Perform other official duties related to UNESCO Culture Programme activities as assigned by the Programme Specialist for Culture and/or the Director of UNESCO Office, Jakarta.
(ix) Submit a monthly report by the end of each month and a final report at the end of the contract period detailing the work completed during the held position to the Programme Specialist for Culture.
II. COMPETENCIES:
1. Fluency in spoken and written in English as well as possess the ability to draft documents and express views in a clear and concise manner;
2. Demonstrated capability in team leadership as well as work independently with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competence, integrity and in harmony with people of different national backgrounds
3. Mature experience in project formulation and implementation
4. Ability to identify prioritized activities and assignments as well as manage time to ensure work is completed to deadlines and targets
5. Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex issues.
6. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and paying attention to details.
7. High level communication, negotiation and coordination skills
8. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and senior responsibility
III. Education and Training Background:
- National citizen
- University graduate/Postgraduate with interest in culture related discipline;
- At least 8 (eight) year relevant experience in project management with local and/or international organizations
- Having strong computer literacy skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience in international organization, preferably within the UN System contexts is highly desirable
Send the application and CV by email, quoting “Project Coordinator for Culture (Nias)” as subject, by 10 October 2011 to:
Under the supervision of Programme Specialist for Culture of UNESCO Jakarta Office, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
(i) Assist the Culture Unit in the implementation of the culture programme activities as a Project Coordinator
(ii) In particular, coordinate in implementing and monitoring of extra-budgetary project activities in Nias Island within the framework of Sub-Project to the Cultural Heritage Preservation Work within the Nias Islands Rural Access and Capacity Building Project (RACBP) through Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage in Nias, Indonesia in close consultation with the team from International Labour Organization for Nias Islands Rural Access and Capacity Building Project
(iii) Coordinate activities and maintain regular contacts with Government line agencies, I/NGOs, UN agencies and relevant universities and institutions with regards to the implementation of the culture programme activities in Nias Island.
(iv) Prepare necessary reports on culture programme activities in Nias Island.
(v) Undertake necessary missions, if required, to coordinate and monitor the implementation of culture programme activities in Nias Island.
(vi) Coordinate and supervise the organization of any cultural events, workshops, trainings, and other short-term courses, expert meetings and consultations related to the culture programme activities in cooperation with Government line agencies, NGOs, UN agencies and relevant universities and institutions to promote the protection of the cultural heritage of Nias Island.
(vii) Identify procurement needs to support culture programme activities in Nias Island on a monthly basis and coordinate the procurement service of the extra-budgetary project according to the procurement policy of the organization.
(viii) Perform other official duties related to UNESCO Culture Programme activities as assigned by the Programme Specialist for Culture and/or the Director of UNESCO Office, Jakarta.
(ix) Submit a monthly report by the end of each month and a final report at the end of the contract period detailing the work completed during the held position to the Programme Specialist for Culture.
II. COMPETENCIES:
2. Demonstrated capability in team leadership as well as work independently with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competence, integrity and in harmony with people of different national backgrounds
3. Mature experience in project formulation and implementation
4. Ability to identify prioritized activities and assignments as well as manage time to ensure work is completed to deadlines and targets
5. Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex issues.
6. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and paying attention to details.
7. High level communication, negotiation and coordination skills
8. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and senior responsibility
III. Education and Training Background:
- National citizen
- University graduate/Postgraduate with interest in culture related discipline;
- At least 8 (eight) year relevant experience in project management with local and/or international organizations
- Having strong computer literacy skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience in international organization, preferably within the UN System contexts is highly desirable
Send the application and CV by email, quoting “Project Coordinator for Culture (Nias)” as subject, by 10 October 2011 to:
Administrative Officer
UNESCO Office, Jakarta
E-mail: jakarta@unesco.org
UNESCO Office, Jakarta
E-mail: jakarta@unesco.org
UNESCO will not respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact candidates under serious consideration. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
The short-listed candidates will have to undergo written test. On the basis of a written test, an Interview of candidates who qualify in the written test will be conducted.
The salary level is indicative only and will be subject to the qualification and experience of the chosen candidate. UNESCO reserves the right to appoint selected candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post
Closing date of application: 10th October 2011
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