As part of its mandate, the Special Projects and Partnerships (EO/SPP) unit is responsible for overseeing the preparation and implementation of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies – MONDIACULT 2025, to be held in Barcelona from 28 September to 1 October 2025. To ensure the successful organisation of the Conference, the unit requires additional support in key preparatory activities.
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 (revision of content developed for the Conference, data collection, preparation of analytics, production of communication materials, among others). Peace 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 and implementing the programme for MONDIACULT 2025, ensuring effective coordination with the team, partners, and stakeholders.
The work is home based for seven months. Applicants need to submit a written proposal with a competitive fee for the assignment quoted in EUR (or USD) and expressed on a monthly basis.
