Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Lima

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 16 – DIC – 2025

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

ANTECEDENTES

UNESCO’s global mission is to promote international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication as a means to build peace, foster intercultural dialogue, reduce poverty, and achieve sustainable development. In the area of ​​culture, the two main areas of intervention are the protection and safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage, and support for the arts and creativity.
In accordance with this global mandate, the UNESCO Office in Peru supports and contributes to the management and preservation of the country’s cultural and natural heritage through technical assistance and strategic projects. In partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), it is implementing the project “Establishing a Circular Economy for Sustainable Tourism in the Cusco Region, Peru” (2025–2032). This project is being carried out in the Cusco Region, specifically in the provinces of Urubamba and Cusco, and aims to promote sustainable tourism and contribute to heritage protection by strengthening the management of inorganic solid waste and fostering behavioral change in local communities and among tourists. This project will be implemented by the UNESCO office in Peru and Project Management Consulting (PMC).
The Cusco region is experiencing rapid population growth, high tourism pressure, and inadequate solid waste management, generating environmental challenges that affect both the quality of life of residents and the conservation of its three World Heritage sites.
The project explores solutions to address these challenges, applying differentiated strategies based on the types of inorganic solid waste generators. It also employs an intersectoral approach and Behavior-Centered Design (BCD) methodology to transform habits into sustainable practices.
The Communications Specialist will be based in Cusco and will report directly to the Project Coordinator, ensuring effective management aligned with the Organization’s objectives.

AIM

The objective of this consultancy is to contribute to the design, implementation and supervision of the project’s comprehensive communication strategy, ensuring intercultural relevance and its alignment with the communication plan of the UNESCO Office in Peru and the Project’s communication manual.

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the framework of the implementation of the activities and/or projects of the Culture Sector of the UNESCO Office in Peru and under the authority of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Peru and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and coordination with the Communication and Information Specialist and the Coordinator of the Public Information and Image Unit, the Communication Specialist shall:

1. Lead the design and implementation of the project’s communication strategy, in coordination with the Public Information Unit of the UNESCO Office in Peru and the communications department of the project donor (KOICA). Tasks include:
• Conducting a needs assessment of the main media outlets with high audience reach and preferences of the population of Cusco.
• Developing the project narrative and messaging, identifying priority audiences, selecting channels, and planning the implementation schedule.
• Designing and implementing communication campaigns in traditional and digital media targeting diverse audiences (local community, tourists, tour operators, educational institutions, recyclers) with an intercultural, inclusive, and gender-sensitive approach.
• Ensuring the dissemination and updating of project messages among the project’s technical team, specialists, and collaborators.
• Coordinating closely with the Public Information Unit of the UNESCO Office in Peru, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines and directives.

2. Lead the project’s visibility and strategic positioning efforts, in coordination with the Communication and Information Specialist, Public Information and Image Unit of the UNESCO Office in Lima.
Tasks include:
• Providing input and proposals for media relations with regional and national outlets, in coordination with the Public Information and Image Unit.
• Designing and managing a regional visibility campaign and media interviews (radio, TV, print) and digital platforms.
• Maintaining relationships with regional and national media to ensure timely coverage and/or organizing press conferences.
• Mapping relevant information and news for the project.
• Mapping reputational risks for the project.

• Participate in follow-up meetings with territorial counterparts and donors to present progress and coordinate actions aligned with KOICA’s communications department and the PMC.
• Develop and propose content for digital media, newsletters, social media, and official channels.
• Identify and collaborate with local content creators and spokespeople.

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3. Coordinate and implement awareness-raising and behavioral change promotion activities in collaboration with the behavioral science specialist, who plans these activities. Tasks include:
• Designing, producing, and adapting educational materials, audiovisual resources, and graphic pieces to the specific local contexts, using input provided by the behavioral science specialist.
• Adjusting content to local realities, fostering citizen engagement and community ownership of the project.

4. Validate the production and dissemination of communication content, ensuring technical quality and cultural relevance, in collaboration with the Communication and Information Specialist. Tasks include:
• Supporting the coordination and monitoring of suppliers and services related to design, printing, audiovisual production, dissemination, and other materials.
• Verifying the quality of formats, messages, and materials intended for public dissemination, ensuring alignment with the project’s Communication Manuals and UNESCO logo usage guidelines.

5. Monitor and systematize the impact of communication strategies. Tasks include:
• Preparing periodic technical reports that integrate results, lessons learned, best practices, and strategic recommendations.
• Identifying communication risks and emerging opportunities at the local level through media monitoring and analysis of sociocultural trends.
• Supporting the use of quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools (matrices, surveys, indicators) to measure reach and effectiveness.

6. Support the organization of events and lead the dissemination of activities in the field. Tasks include:
• Actively participating in all field activities—campaigns, fairs, workshops, and community events—providing photographic and audiovisual coverage, and ensuring cultural relevance, the inclusion of local spokespeople, and consistency with the project’s institutional narrative.
• Leading the dissemination and coverage and supporting the execution of project events (launches, presentations, forums, and others).

7. Other functions that may be assigned by the project coordinator with prior authorization from the National Culture Officer.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

The professional, under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Culture Sector of the UNESCO Office in Peru, and the Project Coordinator, must rigorously guarantee the effective implementation of the activities and the approval of the Coordinator of the Public Information and Image Unit and the efficient management of the schedule by preparing the following deliverables:

Product 1

Report on activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Project communication operational plan, developed and aligned with the strategic objectives and prioritized target audiences.
b) Validated institutional narrative document, including key messages, defined audiences, and priority channels.
c) Updated map of key communication stakeholders, including relevant media outlets, institutions, and local spokespeople.
d) Certificates of completion of courses: BSAFE, PSEA, and UNESCO Ethics and Integrity.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

After 30 days

Product 2

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Methodological proposal for the development of multi-stakeholder awareness campaigns, with an intercultural and gender-inclusive approach.
b) Technical document with the detailed plan for the production and dissemination of communication materials.
c) Schedule of education and awareness activities carried out during the month.
d) Monthly media monitoring document, including early warnings related to inorganic waste management in Cusco and Urubamba, and reputational risk analysis.
e) Other relevant documents produced and delivered during the month.

At 60 days

Product 3

a) Validation report of communication materials (graphics, audiovisuals, educational materials) according to the project’s approaches and target audiences.
b) Report of reviews conducted to ensure alignment with UNESCO’s institutional identity and the project narrative.
c) Schedule of education and awareness-raising activities carried out during the month.
d) Documented record of coordination with providers of communication goods and services.
e) Other documents produced and delivered during the month.

At 90 days

Product 4

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Detailed report on the implementation of awareness-raising activities in the field, including fairs, workshops, and community events.
b) Schedule of education and awareness-raising activities carried out during the month.
c) Photographic and narrative record documenting citizen participation and local spokespeople.
d) Systematization of the feedback received, to make strategic adjustments to communications.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 120 days

Product 5

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Communication impact assessment matrix broken down by channel and target audience.
b) Schedule of education and awareness activities carried out during the month.
c) Qualitative and quantitative analysis document of preliminary results of the strategies and campaigns implemented.
d) Substantiated recommendations for strengthening messages and adjusting communication strategies.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 150 days

Product 6

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Technical report systematizing the best communication practices implemented in schools, communities, and the tourism sector.
b) Schedule of education and awareness-raising activities carried out during the month.
c) Compilation of graphic evidence, produced materials, and multimedia products used and generated during the project’s implementation.
d) Document of lessons learned and territorial adaptations developed to improve the relevance and effectiveness of the communication strategies.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 180 days

Product 7

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Detailed report of inter-institutional coordination with media outlets, regional stakeholders, and local communicators.
b) Schedule of education and awareness-raising activities carried out during the month.
c) Monitoring and recording of commitments and visibility agreements with strategic partners.
d) Proposal of innovative mechanisms for the coordination and sustainability of communication actions in the territory.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 210 days

Product 8

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Detailed report of inter-institutional coordination with media outlets, regional stakeholders, and local communicators.
b) Schedule of education and awareness-raising activities carried out during the month.
c) Monitoring and recording of commitments and visibility agreements with strategic partners.
d) Proposal of innovative mechanisms for the coordination and sustainability of communication actions in the territory.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 240 days

Product 9

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Consolidated report detailing the results of the communication and awareness campaigns implemented.
b) Schedule of education and awareness activities carried out during the month.
c) Communication impact matrix prepared by stakeholder and territory, with qualitative and quantitative metrics.
d) Recommendations for the incorporation and sustainability of the communication strategy in local policies or instruments.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 270 days

Product 10

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Complete catalog of communication materials and products generated during the project, with defined criteria for their replicability and adaptation.
b) Schedule of education and awareness-raising activities carried out during the month.
c) Compendium of methodologies, formats, and guides used for the design and execution of communication actions.
d) Organized and classified repository of all resources of the communication component, accessible to the team and strategic partners.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 300 days

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Product 11

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Final integrative report including a critical analysis of the process, results achieved, and lessons learned during the consultancy.
b) Schedule of education and awareness-raising activities carried out during the month.
c) Detailed proposal for the sustainability of the communication component, with an institutional and territorial focus that guarantees continuity and scalability.
d) Final presentation of results and recommendations to the project’s technical team.
e) Digital folder of tools and products developed during the consultancy.
f) Other documents produced during the month.

At 330 days

(*) As part of Product 1, the consultant must submit certificates for the United Nations Security – BSAFE courses ( https://training.dss.un.org/) , Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – PSEA ( https://agora.unicef.org/) and Ethics and Integrity ( https://inspira.un.org/)

Any partial or complete products to be published and/or disseminated as official UNESCO material must have the Organization’s validation/approval. These products must include a table of contents, as well as drafts and/or the final draft. UNESCO’s validation and approval will be carried out by the Program Specialist with prior authorization from the Office Director.

REQUIREMENTS

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication, Audiovisual Communication, Public Relations, or related fields in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Specialization course or diploma in Social Communication, preferably with a focus on gender or interculturality.
• Desirable: supplementary training in disciplines related to the project field, such as Environmental Education, Circular Economy, Waste Management, Heritage Preservation, or other related areas.

Work Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in communications in the public and/or private sector.
• At least three (3) years of experience in the design and implementation of communication strategies, preferably in environmental areas, with a desirable emphasis on solid waste management.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the production of communication and educational materials and awareness campaigns, preferably in the production of audiovisual content for social media and social media management.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the development of communication materials for awareness programs targeting diverse populations, especially in Andean or similar contexts.

Languages
​​• Spanish (native language).
• English (spoken and written).

Other Requirements
• Residence in Cusco or availability to relocate during the consultancy period.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media.
• Ability to write press releases, newsletters, and audiovisual materials.
• Proficiency in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google and Outlook tools.
• A network of contacts and experience in local media (radio, print, influencers, and other communication agents relevant to project visibility) is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of Quechua.

TRIPS

The professional must be available to travel within the country, according to the project’s needs. Travel costs will be covered by the Project, in accordance with UNESCO’s internal regulations.

DURATION

The contract will have a duration of 11 months, subject to budget availability and performance evaluation. The contract does not include any expectation of renewal or conversion to another type of contract, nor does it include coverage for medical services.

APPLICATION TO THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Professionals interested in participating should apply to the call for applications and attach the following in a single PDF document:

a) CV personal.

b) Employment History Form.

c) References (name, position, email address and cell phone number) from the last three (3) experiences.

d) Technical Proposal / Economic Proposal.

Download the application form here . Check your downloads folder.

Only those who pass the first evaluation phase will be contacted.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

Please note that all candidates must complete an online application providing full and accurate information by visiting the website: https://careers.unesco.org/

The selection of candidates is based on compliance with the requirements of the call for applications and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a skills assessment interview.

During the selection process, UNESCO will use communication tools such as videoconferences, emails, and others.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and that those who are in the final selection stage will undergo an evaluation based on the information provided by their references.

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