The aim of this consultancy is to lead the development of a dedicated Project on Addressing Mental Health through Sports, Martial Arts and Physical Activities in Urban Areas in East and South-East Asia, and the substantive design of the UNESCO-ICM International Seminar on “Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing: Harnessing the Power of Sports and Martial Arts” (Chungju, South Korea, 6-9 November 2024).
More specifically, the expert will be responsible for:
EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in sport science, public health, psychology, or related fields in social and human sciences.
WORK EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGES
Excellent knowledge of English.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
1. Excellent knowledge on safety in sports and mental health in the academic research, as well as knowledge on development projects/initiatives on sports for development and mental health.
2. Experiences in analyzing/advising on public policies related to sports and mental health, notably in urban settings.
3. Proven ability to draft clearly and concisely and to produce high quality project proposals.
4. Knowledge of and ability to engage with the professional networks of experts in the fields of safety in sports and mental health.