Paris, Île-de-France, France Hybrid Contract

UNESCO is hiring a Consultant

About the Role

UNESCO is looking for a Consultant to provide implementation and global communication support for the Memory of the World Initiative to Safeguard Documentary Heritage at Risk project. You will play a key role in managing this critical initiative under the supervision of the Head of the Unit for Documentary Heritage.

What You'll Do

  • Manage contracts between UNESCO and selected applicant entities, assisting with finalization and liaising with entities and internal divisions.
  • Monitor and facilitate the implementation of selected proposals, tracking progress and finalizing payment procedures.
  • Draft a narrative progress report for the donor in English by March 2026, including proposing structure, communication plan, and liaising with colleagues for production.
  • Finalize and follow up on action steps from the annual project report and draft the final project report by January 2027.
  • Provide strategic support for communications and visibility efforts, including developing news articles, social media content, and other materials.
  • Assist in supporting the implementation of activities planned within the project framework in cooperation with other staff and consultants.

What We're Looking For

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of information, communication, or archival science.

Team & Environment

You will work under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information and the direct supervision of the Head of the Unit for Documentary Heritage.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Paris.

UNESCO is committed to the core values of Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, and Professionalism.

Required Skills
information managementcommunicationarchival science
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UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector promotes freedom of expression, media development and media literate societies, and builds knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage.

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Department Project and Program Management
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Posted 14 days ago