Junior Consultant

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Ukraine

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) :

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

Duration of contract: 3 months (with possibility of extension)

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, UNESCO has scaled up its efforts to assist Ukraine in safeguarding its cultural heritage. A key component of this assistance is the high-precision digital documentation of damaged or at-risk heritage sites using 3D scanning and photogrammetry.

To reinforce the documentation capacity and provide hands-on field experience for young professionals, UNESCO seeks to engage a junior consultant with a student background in architecture or engineering, trained in basic documentation techniques, to support the ongoing missions of cultural heritage documentation.

Long Description

The purpose of this assignment is to provide support in conducting 3D documentation of damaged heritage sites under the supervision of UNESCO's technical team. The consultant will assist in fieldwork, data processing, reporting, and logistical support during missions, and will contribute to the delivery of selected sites' documentation outputs on a regular basis. 

Long Description

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Culture Unit and direct supervision of Survey and documentation Specialist at the UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine, the Consultant shall:

•    Assist in conducting 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and GNSS data collection at selected heritage sites;

•    Support basic data processing tasks (e.g., point cloud alignment, cleaning, basic photogrammetry processing);

•    Prepare visual documentation packages with supervision (e.g., site photos, scan logs, basic metadata);

•    Participate in field missions, including operating or assisting with scanning, camera work, mark setup, and control point registration;

•    Organize collected field data and deliver it in structured folders using UNESCO's template;

•    Contribute to brief documentation reports for each scanned site (template will be provided);

•    Ensure that data files and metadata are submitted at the end of each project;

•    Deliver a monthly report summarizing at the completed projects, to be validated by the supervisor;

•    Assist in logistics (equipment preparation, transport planning, site access coordination) where relevant.

•    Support the preparation of possible explanatory and visibility materials, related to UNESCO work to support heritage sites' survey and documentation, as needed for training, visibility and/or awareness-raising activities

•    Undertake any additional tasks, as instructed by the Supervisor and under overall supervision of the Chief of the Culture Unit.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) -
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

•    Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field.

•    Applicants must not yet hold a Master's degree (final-year Bachelor's or current Master's students only).

Experience:

•    Completed at least one practical 3D documentation project (scanning or photogrammetry);

•    Basic knowledge and hands-on experience with at least one of the following tools: laser scanners, photogrammetry software, or GNSS receivers;

•    Familiarity with file formats such as .e57, .las, .tiff, .jpg, .ply.
Skills:

•    Basic processing of point clouds or photogrammetry images;

•    Understanding of field documentation workflows;

•    Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively;

•    Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork when required.

Languages:

•    Working knowledge of Ukrainian and English (written and spoken).

Long Description
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Process:

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

•    Short motivation letter (max. 1 page);

•    Curriculum Vitae (CV);

•    Portfolio or description of at least one relevant 3D documentation project;

•    Proof of current university enrolment (student ID or confirmation letter);

•    Indicate monthly fee proposal in U.S. dollars.

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