Beijing +30 Digital Art Curator

Bangkok

Organization: UNWOMEN - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Location: Bangkok
Grade: Consultancy - National Consultant - Locally recruited Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- HIV and AIDS
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Culture and Sport
- Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
Closing Date: Closed

Background

Background/Context

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

In 2025, the global community will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA) (1995), and 10 years of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals. In accordance with ECOSOC Resolution E/RES/2022/5, The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will lead the Asia-Pacific regional intergovernmental review of the BPfA, in close collaboration with UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

As part of the review process, ESCAP in collaboration with UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific will convene the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review from 19 to 21 November 2024. The conference is expected to reinvigorate political commitment to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific and build regional consensus on priority actions to accelerate the implementation of commitments made in the BPfA. The outcome will serve as the region’s input to the deliberations at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in 2025.

Recognizing the power of art to create awareness and catalyze change, ESCAP and UN Women aim to leverage the opportunity presented by the Beijing+30 Review to launch the ‘Art for Impact: Beijing+30 Digital Art Competition’.

ESCAP and UN Women Asia and the Pacific is hosting and digital art contest and an online and in person digital art exhibition from artists from across the Asia-Pacific region with pieces that entries that resonate with the themes of the 12 priority areas outlined in the Beijing Platform for Action, alongside other emerging thematic issues including digitalization, climate change, and the care economy. After the contest, the selected pieces will be exhibited at the © Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review conference venue, and winners will receive recognition during the high-level event.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Under overall supervision of the UN Women Asia-Pacific Communication Analyst, with direct reporting to the day-to-day supervision by Beijing+30 Communications and Advocacy Specialist, based in Bangkok, the consultant will coordinate the contest and curate the digital art exhibition online and in situ. The Exhibition is planned for 19-21 November 2024 in Bangkok.

Scope of work:

In collaboration with UN Women, curate the final selection of works to be exhibited in November 2024.
Conduct one-on-one outreach to artists selected.
Oversee and guide the production of the digital exhibition catalogue.
Support and advise UN Women’s exhibition outreach.
Provide guidance and advice to UN Women as needed on matters related to the planning and successful execution of the exhibition.
Complete report (no more than 5 -10 pages) outlining lessons learned.

The consultant is expected to deliver the following results.

Outputs/Tasks

Tentative Timelines

Develop and Submit a Detailed Work Plan:

Create and submit a comprehensive work plan outlining timelines, key activities, milestones, and coordination strategies for the entire curation process.

Curate the Digital Art Exhibition:

Collaborate with UN Women to select the final artworks for exhibition during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review (November 19-21, 2024).

Artist Outreach and Coordination:

Conduct one-on-one outreach with the selected artists.

Oversee Digital Exhibition Catalogue Production:

Guide the production of a digital catalogue featuring the selected artworks.

Support Exhibition Outreach:

Advise and support UN Women’s outreach efforts to promote the exhibition.

Monthly Status Report:

Submit a status report detailing progress in curation, outreach, catalogue production, and other areas.

Provide Guidance and Advice on Exhibition Planning:

Offer strategic advice related to the successful planning and execution of the exhibition?.

Any other requests, received from the supervisor.

7 October 2024

15 October 2024

20 October 2024

Oct-Nov 2024

31 October 2024

1 November 2024

Final Report: A final report (5-10 pages) summarizing lessons learned, outcomes of the exhibition, and recommendations for future events?.

30 November 2024

Location and duration

The consultancy will be based in Bangkok. The time required for the consultancy is within the period from 1 October – 30 November 2024. No travel is required.

HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND COMMUNICATION:

The consultant must be equipped with a fully functional laptop, which must comfortably run Office 365 programs, using operating systems Microsoft Windows 10/11, or Mac OS X 10.11 or upward. The consultant must be reasonably accessible by email and telephone (preferably mobile). The use of reliable, internet-based (Skype or equivalent) is required.

Competencies

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:

Functional Competencies:

Consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women.
Strong understanding of and commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment and its
policy implications
Sensitivity and adaptability regarding cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
A good understanding of the UN Women’s policies regarding advocacy and communication
Strong organizational and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
Ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource
Commitment to UN values
Excellent writing skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and in a cooperative and productive fashion both with internal and external colleagues
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
Capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver exhibitions on time
Ability to work under pressure and be able to deliver timely and high-quality products under tight deadlines
Ability to demonstrate a strong, creative, and innovative network and engagement in the artistic world

Required Skills and Experience

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree in arts or related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience and skills:

A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in cultural/research work and in the field of curation.
Proven track record in portfolio of exhibition work in exhibitions in international settings.
Experience in implementation of successful public relations social media campaigns and press placement for high-profile art events.
Previous experience working with the UN system is a considerable asset.

Language skills:

Proficiency in English is required.

Selection criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the technical qualification (100 points)

Technical qualification evaluation criteria:

Technical Evaluation Criteria	Obtainable Score
A) Education	20
B) Experience and skills	60
C) Language skills	20
Total Obtainable Score	100 %

Only the candidates who have attained a minimum of 70% of total points will be considered as technically qualified candidates who may be contacted for validation interview.

How to Apply:

Completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from
A cover letter outlining relevant work experience (maximum length: 1 page)
Minimum of three client references that include the name of the contact person, title and contact information.

*Applicants who have been shortlisted will be asked for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, copy of biodata page of national passport and copy of the highest education certificate.

**Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Please combine the P11 with cover letter and upload in one file. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. Please ensure that the percentage for part-time job is identified clearly in the P-11 form. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

This vacancy is now closed.