Positions at ICCROM

Conservation of Heritage Settlements: Project Manager (P-3)
ane Conservation of Collections: Project Specialist (P-2)
International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and
    Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM)

ICCROM <URL:http://www.iccrom.org> is an intergovernmental
organization (created by UNESCO in 1956) with a mandate to raise the
level of conservation of cultural heritage worldwide. It has over
110 Member States. Its statutory functions include the provision of
technical advice and information, professional education and
training, public awareness and research.

Conservation of Heritage Settlements: Project Manager (P-3)

    ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation
    and Restoration of Cultural Property) is seeking to appoint a
    Project Manager specialized in the conservation of heritage
    settlements.

    An important part of ICCROM's work is promoting innovative
    approaches to the conservation of human settlements of heritage
    value. Current themes include integrated approaches to
    territorial and urban conservation (ITUC) and the conservation
    of living heritage sites. Longstanding commitments are to
    organizing technical courses on architectural conservation and
    to fulfilling its role as an Advisory Body to the UNESCO World
    Heritage Committee.

    The post-holder will be expected to help conceive, design and
    implement projects related to the management of immovable
    cultural heritage sites of all types. The post holder will also
    provide scientific and technical advice at the request of Member
    States and partner organizations. He/she will work closely with
    ICCROM's interdisciplinary professional staff and will report to
    the Heritage Settlements Unit Director.

    Knowledge, skills and experience required: An advanced
    university degree (Masters or PhD or equivalent qualification)
    in architecture, urban or landscape planning, architectural
    conservation, or a related field is required, along with at
    least five years of work experience in the management and
    conservation of immovable cultural heritage. Demonstrable
    experience of landscape management and integrated approaches to
    conservation is preferred. Familiarity with conservation
    approaches in the Asia/Pacific region will be considered an
    advantage, as will experience of working with the World Heritage
    system. Must have excellent teamwork, managerial and
    communication skills, preferably with experience in an
    international, multicultural environment. Experience of teaching
    is an advantage. Excellent knowledge of English is essential and
    a working knowledge of French and other languages is desirable.

    Terms and benefits: The Project Manager will be appointed for an
    initial period of four years, with the first year being
    probationary, and will be resident in Rome. The net salary per
    year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) for
    this position is equivalent to a P-3 level in the United Nations
    Staff Professional Salary Scale, which currently (April 2004)
    corresponds to US$ 66,960 (without dependants) and US$ 71,735
    (with dependants). Other benefits are also provided.  The salary
    and related benefits are net of taxes but subject to various
    deductions, such as medical insurance and contributions to the
    United Nations Pension Fund.

    Applications/further information: Applications, consisting of a
    current curriculum vitae, proof of proficiency in the two
    official languages of ICCROM, a personal statement, not
    exceeding two pages, addressing the candidate's qualifications
    for this position, and the names and addresses of three persons
    who have direct knowledge of the candidate's work and
    qualifications, should be sent, marked *confidential*, to

        Heritage Settlements Post
        Office of the Director-General ICCROM
        Via di San Michele, 13
        00153 Rome, Italy

    Final date for receipt of applications is 30 June 2004. Email
    applications will be accepted, addressed to hsupost [at] iccrom__org.
    For more information on ICCROM please consult
    <URL:http://www.iccrom.org>.

    Please note that we cannot accept telephone enquiries.

Conservation of Collections: Project Specialist (P-2)

    ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation
    and Restoration of Cultural Property) is seeking to appoint a
    project specialist in the conservation of collections.

    An important part of ICCROM's work is promoting the conservation
    of collections held by museums, galleries and archives and by
    individual communities.

    The position: ICCROM is an intergovernmental organization
    (created by UNESCO in 1956) with a mandate to raise the level of
    conservation of cultural heritage worldwide. It has over 110
    Member States. Its statutory functions include the provision of
    technical advice and information, professional education and
    training, public awareness and research. An important part of
    ICCROM's work is promoting the conservation of collections held
    by museums, galleries and archives and by individual
    communities.

    The post-holder will be expected to help conceive, design and
    implement projects related to the management of collections of
    all types. He/she will monitor and interpret trends worldwide in
    the conservation and restoration field, helping to develop
    activities in education, training, institutional networking and
    public awareness, while also providing technical advice at the
    request of Member States and partner organizations. He/she will
    work closely with ICCROM's interdisciplinary Professional Staff
    and will report to the Collections Unit Director.

    Knowledge, skills and experience required: A M.A. degree or an
    equivalent qualification in conservation and restoration, or a
    related field, with at least five years professional experience
    in the conservation of collections. The ability to provide
    advice on the conservation of a broad range of cultural heritage
    materials is essential. Experience in promoting public awareness
    of conservation will be considered an advantage, as will project
    management and fundraising skills. Must have excellent teamwork,
    managerial and communication skills, preferably with experience
    in an international, multicultural environment. Excellent
    knowledge of one of ICCROM's official languages (English and
    French) and knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Italian and
    other languages an advantage.

    Terms and benefits: The project specialist will be appointed for
    an initial period of two years, with the first year being
    probationary, and will be resident in Rome. The net salary per
    year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) for
    this position is equivalent to a P-2 level in the United Nations
    Staff Professional Salary Scale, which currently (April 2004)
    corresponds to US$55,785 (without dependents) and to US$59,474
    (with dependents). Other benefits are also provided. The salary
    and allowances are net of taxes but subject to various
    deductions, such as for medical insurance and contributions to
    the United Nations Pension Fund.

    Applications/further information: Applications, consisting of a
    current curriculum vitae, proof of proficiency in the two
    official languages of ICCROM, a personal statement, not
    exceeding two pages, addressing the candidate's qualifications
    for this position, and the names and addresses of three persons
    who have direct knowledge of the candidate's work and
    qualifications, should be sent, marked *confidential*, to

        Collections post
        Office of the Director-General
        ICCROM  Via di San Michele 13
        00153 Rome, Italy

    Final date for receipt of applications is 30 June 2004. Email
    applications will be accepted, addressed to collpost [at] iccrom__org.
    For more information on ICCROM please consult
    <URL:http://www.iccrom.org>.

Please note that we cannot accept telephone enquiries.

Monica Garcia Robles
OCI-BCI
ICCROM
Via di San Michele 13
00153 Roma, Italy
+39 6 5855 3351
Fax: +39 6 5855 3349


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                  Conservation DistList Instance 18:3
                  Distributed: Thursday, June 24, 2004
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