Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)
Duty Station: Beirut
Classification of duty station: [[filter12]]
Standard Duration of Assignement : [[filter13]]
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level :
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 26-OCT-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
TeleLiban, Lebanon’s first state television, is under threat of losing its valuable archives due to lack of investment in restoration and preservation. These archives, rich in drama, cultural, artistic, and historical content, are crucial for preserving the memory of Lebanon and the Arab region.
TeleLiban’s archives are currently in a critical state where many audio-visual tapes cannot be converted or accessible due to the old format of their equipment used, which represent a significant historical and cultural resource.
In response to a request from the Lebanese Minister of Information, UNESCO Multisectural Regional Office in Beirut, with a financial contribution from ALIPH Foundation, is supporting TeleLiban in the preservation and digitization of its historical archives, namely in the protection and safeguarding of the old format and in danger of their total damages of the audio-visual tapes. A national consultant will be identified, with the support of TL archives team members (6), to assess the current archives equipment, conduct an inventory, develop a comprehensive methodological approach for organizing, cataloging, and preserving these valuable materials according to international standards. Additionally, the consultant will provide needed training to TeleLiban’s staff on new archival techniques, ensuring the long-term preservation of this cultural heritage and its public accessibility.
To this end, UNESCO aims to bolster TeleLiban’s archival efforts by implementing urgent measures to safeguard its audiovisual materials. These measures include cleaning and digitizing of undamaged materials and conducting a comprehensive inventory of the archives as well as the equipment and parts.
Purpose of the Assignment
UNESCO is seeking to contract a national consultant to provide support in the implementation of the project activities through the development of an action plan for the TeleLiban Archives and through overseeing its implementation according to international standards.
Tasks and Expected Outputs
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for the Arab States in Beirut and the direct supervision of the Communication and Information National Professional Officer, the Individual Consultant shall carry out the following tasks, in close coordination with UNESCO-Beirut Office:
Contractual Period
The duration of the assignment is tentatively from 01 November 2024 to 31 August 2025 on a 2 to 3 days per week basis.
Expected Deliverables
Payments
The payment will be done by deliverable and released upon confirmation by the supervisor of satisfactory services, acceptance of expected deliverables, and receipt of signed payment claims.
Technical and Financial Proposal
Interested candidates are requested to submit their proposals with: