Consultant Holocaust and Genocide Education and Hate Speech
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Field Office
Duty Station: Santiago
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 22-APR-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Requirements to apply
UNESCO invites you to submit a written proposal for the work assignment described in the following section. For the preparation of this proposal below are the elements to be considered. In addition to completing the online application (required), you must submit:
- A technical proposal consisting of:
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae and
- An approach and methodology for the task and comments on the Terms of Reference, if any (briefly).
- A financial proposal, expressed in USD, considering the fees for this consultancy on a monthly and total basis, including all costs associated with the logistical implementation of the consultancy.
UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the proposals for the assignment, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. From those proposals deemed suitable in terms of the criteria in the Terms of Reference, UNESCO shall select the proposal that offers the Organisation best value for money.
Your proposal and any supporting documents must be in either Spanish or English and should be sent by e-mail to roster.santiago@unesco.org no later than the close of business (18:00) on April 22nd 2025. Two separate files should be sent, one for the technical proposal and one for the financial proposal. Please quote in the subject line of the email the following: " Ref: STG/2025/08 Consultant Holocaust and Genocide Education and Hate Speech”. You must take into account these conditions to apply, otherwise proposals will not be considered.
Thank you for your interest in this UNESCO consulting opportunity; and we look forward to receiving your proposal.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional in Santiago, the direct supervision of the relevant Programme Specialist, and in close consultation and coordination with the Global Citizenship and Peace Education Section of the Education Sector, the contract holder will contribute to the regional coordination of UNESCO’s activities relating to Addressing Hate Speech through Education and Holocaust and genocide education, notably the International Program for Holocaust and Genocide Education through a series of targeted deliverables. This includes the following:
a.Support the finalization and publication of the Latin American Regional Guide for Peace Education, ensuring conceptual coherence with other UNESCO’s regional and global landmark documents, in particular the 2023 Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development, including close consultation and coordination with the Global Citizenship and Peace Education Section and UNESCO Santiago’s team throughout the publication process, and development and implementation of communications and dissemination plan and a regional launch event. In undertaking the above, ensure full consultation and involvement of the relevant colleagues in other UNESCO Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
b.Support further development of Latin American and Caribbean Holocaust and Genocide Education Network, including a revision of its terms of reference to highlight the importance of dealing with the past and reconciliation approaches. This includes, but is not limited to, the organization of meetings with country counterparts in the region, close collaboration with other UNESCO offices in the region, identification of potential stakeholders for the Network, coordination of Network meetings, development of the Network plan of action in close consultation with Network stakeholders, UNESCO Field Offices and the Global Citizenship and Peace Education Section.
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c. Support the organization of a regional consultation on Addressing Hate Speech through Education in close collaboration with the UNESCO Offices in the LAC region and the Global Citizenship and Peace Education Section. This consultation may take place as stand-alone event, or as part of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week, to be held in Colombia in October. In preparation of the consultation, undertake a mapping of Hate Speech related educational policy documents and actions undertaken in the LAC region.
d. Supporting activities related to cooperation with Yad Vashem in the region, including conceptualization and implementation of activities with contextualization of relevant materials.
e.Remain well versed about new research and regional trends in Education, and contribute to the development of pertinent strategy papers, technical notes, frameworks and documents, articles related to GCED and the Education 2030 Agenda in the region.
f. Contribute to communication (website, social media and other supports), outreach, and advocacy on all above-mentioned activities.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor Degree in one of the fields of social and human sciences, political science, international relations, law, economics, bioethics or related discipline.
Work Experience
- Minimum 4 (four) years of relevant professional experience performing similar technical and coordinating functions in the area of holocaust education or other related fields, at national and/or subregional level.
- Experience in the execution of national and/or subregional projects in the area of education, holocaust, human rights.
- Proven experience in working with national institutions and goverments or UN agencies.
Skills and Competencies
- Proven ability to plan, implement, and report on program actions and projects.
- Ability to participate effectively in negotiations with internal and external partners.
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate teams and colleagues.
- Skills to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish.
Long Description
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) in one of the fields of social and human sciences, political science, international relations, law, economics, bioethics or related discipline.
Conditions
- Duration: 6 to 11 months
- Deliverables: Work plan and monthly activity report associated with the products of the work plan.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line 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, e-mail 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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