The consultant will support the preparation and implementation of MONDIACULT 2025, with a particular focus on the production and revision of knowledge and information materials. AI and culture will receive special attention, including the coordination of an expert group tasked with preparing policy orientations for UNESCO Member States and relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the consultant will contribute to developing initiatives involving youth and artists and to mobilising resources for these activities.
A key responsibility will be conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments on culture-related matters. The consultant will also play an essential role in designing the programme for MONDIACULT 2025, ensuring effective coordination with the team, partners, and stakeholders.
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT), the general supervision of the Chief of the Executive Office (EO/CLT), and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for Special Projects and Partnerships (CLT/EO/SPP), the consultant will support various activities, with a particular focus on the following:
- Support content-related production, review, and dissemination for MONDIACULT 2025’s priorities and focus areas
- Support the coordination of the UNESCO Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Culture, closely assisting the Group Chair
- Support the overall coordination of MONDIACULT 2025’s preparatory activities, particularly in the six priority domains outlined in the MONDIACULT 2022 Declaration and the two new priority domains.
- Contribute to designing the general programme for MONDIACULT 2025, ensuring good coordination with the respective teams and stakeholders.
The position is partly on site, partly home based for a duration of 9.5 months. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
