Associate Project Officer (PEACE Project)
Organizational Context
UNESCO's work in Cambodia prioritizes the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (TSGM) and related sites. The TSGM archives are a crucial record of the Khmer Rouge regime, recognized as World Documentary Heritage. Phase I, supported by KOICA, successfully preserved and digitized archives, enhancing access. Phase II, the PEACE Project (2024-2028), aims to develop TSGM and similar sites into centers for peace and global citizenship education, serving as models for learning and youth empowerment.
Job Purpose
The Associate Project Officer (PEACE Project) will support UNESCO's initiative in Cambodia to develop memorial heritage sites into centers for peace education and global citizenship education. Working under the supervision of the Culture Programme Specialist, the role involves providing technical assistance for archive preservation, digitization, museum management, and peace education programs. The officer will contribute to monitoring and evaluation, draft progress reports for donors like KOICA, and facilitate project activities. This position is key to ensuring the successful implementation of the PEACE Project, fostering learning and youth empowerment through heritage sites and promoting peace.
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MoCFA) and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (TSGM) in preserving and digitizing archives, managing museums, and advancing peace education in Cambodia. Support the monitoring and evaluation of the PEACE Project by collecting data against performance indicators. Coordinate the drafting of narrative progress reports and contribute to donor reporting, including financial and narrative updates for mid-year reviews and Steering Committee Meetings. Facilitate the timely execution of project activities and prepare progress reports in coordination with KOICA. Assist in identifying project challenges and supporting implementation. Support the identification and engagement of experts and partners, including preparing Terms of Reference for missions and assessments. Conduct research and analysis on documentary heritage, archives, World Heritage nominations, museum management, and peace education, identifying best practices. Design and draft communication materials, including website content, social media posts, and advocacy materials. Manage the project communications calendar, identifying opportunities and coordinating asset production. Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Country Representative.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required in implementing, coordinating, or providing administrative support for projects related to cultural heritage, culture, or museums/archives. Experience in monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, or project performance tracking is essential, with at least one year gained internationally. Experience in the Asia-Pacific region, with the UN, or with international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Strong analytical and synthesis skills for information collection and research document formulation. Ability to effectively engage with diverse internal and external partners and stakeholders. Proficiency in IT skills. Proven expertise in coordinating multilateral cooperation projects is desirable. Excellent written and spoken English is required, along with native or fluent Korean.