The UNESCO Tashkent Office is seeking a national expert for the development of electronic guidelines on the protection of World Heritage properties for the public, developers and heritage experts in Uzbekistan. The e-guidelines should serve as a user-friendly system to search, read and follow the procedures, guidelines and other good practices. They will be in accordance with the international standards on the preservation, management, promotion, development, reporting and monitoring of cultural heritage.
This activity is organized within the framework of the UNESCO/NedFIT project «Building capacity in managing WH properties, interconnection of development and heritage preservation in Uzbekistan and Central Asia».
- Responsible Unit: Culture
- Location: Uzbekistan
- Type of the contract: Individual Consultant Contract (National expert)
- Contract duration: August 2020 – January 2021
- Title of the activity: Prepare content for the development of electronic guidelines on the protection of World Heritage properties
- Closing date of application: 24 August 2020
Required qualifications/special skills or knowledge
The work shall be conducted by a cultural heritage specialist with proven experience and knowledge. Specifically, the specialist should fulfil the following criteria:
- Proven experience (5-10 years) in international preservation, management, promotion, development, reporting and monitoring of cultural heritage
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of cultural heritage and World Heritage conservation
- Extensive experience working in developing country contexts
- Fluency in Russian and Uzbek (spoken and written) required; English language skills are highly advantageous
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to t.trudolyubova@unesco.org or tashkent@unesco.org with the subject line: SURNAME First name – National expert on cultural heritage protection.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.