Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The project, “Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Promoting Culture and Heritage-based Sustainable Tourism in Southern Africa” funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNESCO Regional Office in Southern Africa aims to foster culture and heritage-based sustainable tourism and strengthen cultural production capacities in six Southern African countries, namely Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. It will promote regional integration, foster sustainable social and economic development, and build bridges between the people and communities of Southern African countries through the development of attractive and meaningful culture and heritage-based itineraries. These itineraries will attract visitors and encourage responsible travel while fostering longer stays in destinations, encouraging travellers to experience the local culture and history, and promoting a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the values associated to these destinations.

UNESCO is seeking a Communication and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to lead the communication and visibility efforts and ensuring the alignment of project implementation and the achievement of the main expected results in in the six participating countries. S/he will provide professional expertise and technical assistance in the management cycle of project including, but not limited to, planning, establishment of a system of monitoring & evaluation (M&E), data quality assurance, reporting and capacity building with special attention to the participation of key stakeholders.

Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for Southern Africa, the functional guidance of the Head of Culture Unit and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the incumbent shall lead communication and visibility efforts as well as monitoring and evaluation for the project in all the participating 6 countries.

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