Call for Experts
The 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion
of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (“the 2005 Convention”) has
entered into a new implementation phase for which Parties have
established a clear roadmap of activities to be developed over the next
coming years. Strong focus is put on international cooperation,
specifically addressing the needs of developing countries and aimed at
fostering the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors. A key operational
priority is the design and implementation of a 2005 Convention Capacity
Building Programme and accompanying Knowledge Management System. With 32
Parties to the 2005 Convention, Africa has become the first focus of
capacity building activities, so as to increase human and institutional
capacity and to address the many demands for information, training,
expert technical assistance as well as for mentoring and coaching
interventions.
Within this framework the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launches a
call for expression of interest for the enlargement of its pool of
experts in the framework of capacity building in Africa. This Pool of
Experts aims to assure and reinforce the implementation of the 2005
Convention in African countries.
Aim of the Call
This Call for Expressions of Interest is issued by
UNESCO in order to solicit applications from African experts to join the
2005 Convention Pool of Experts. A maximum of 30 candidates will be
selected (15 French speaking, 15 English speaking). Women candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply. Selected experts will receive a five-day
intensive training on the 2005 Convention and its implementation at the
national level in Africa.
Deadline: 20 July 2012, midnight Paris time.
