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JOB DETAILS

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level : Level 2 - Middle

Hiring Unit : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station : Beijing

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 2 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+8 Time) : 30/04/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW

Background

The initiative “Living Legacies: Tales of Culture and Resilience”, jointly implemented by UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia (UNESCO Beijing) and the International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP), aims to raise awareness of the interlinkages between intangible cultural heritage and climate change.

Against the backdrop of intensifying climate change, cultural heritage is increasingly exposed to environmental risks and transformational pressures. At the same time, the knowledge, practices, and values embedded in living heritage offer important resources for adaptation, resilience, and sustainable living. However, these connections remain underrepresented in public discourse, and there is a need to better communicate how culture is both affected by and contributes to climate action.

Through an open call for stories across Asia and the Pacific, the initiative collects personal, experience-based narratives that illustrate how communities experience climate change and respond through cultural practices, knowledge systems, and creativity. By amplifying these voices, the initiative seeks to foster greater understanding, inspire action, and highlight culture as a vital dimension of climate response.

Building on the collected submissions, UNESCO Beijing and ICHCAP aim to develop a curated exhibition (virtual and physical) to present selected stories in a structured, engaging, and audience-friendly manner.

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ASSIGNMENTS

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COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested consultants should submit the following to UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia email jobvacancy@unesco.org with the email subject: “Consultant Climate Change Exhibition CLT” and the following documents by 30 April 2026 at midnight (Beijing time):

An application letter highlighting how their qualifications and experience are relevant to this assignment
A brief methodology outlining their overall approach to working with story-based content, including selection, content development, and audience-oriented communication
CV in English highlighting educational and relevant professional experience, with links to previous work (e.g. publications, storytelling projects, communication outputs, or design portfolio), where available
An itemized financial proposal indicating the proposed fee for the assignment
Travel for this assignment is not essential, if proposed, it should be justified with costs included in the financial proposal

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
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