Opening...
Opening...
Provided immediate support to the Reserve following the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP in June 2023 by supplying conservation materials, financing emergency repairs to the facilities used for preserving rescued artefacts, supporting restoration training programmes, procuring essential equipment for the digitization of the collection, underwater research, and archaeological monitoring missions in affected areas.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Country: Ukraine
Duty station: Ukraine
Contract type: Consultant Contract
Grade: Level 1 - Junior
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
Ad
Ad
Type of contract : Consultant Contract
Level : Level 1 - Junior
Hiring Unit : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station : Ukraine
Work location : On site
Hiring open to : External candidates
Application deadline (Midnight UTC+3 Time) : 10/07/2026
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
The full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation has resulted in the destruction of Ukraine’s cultural infrastructure and critically undermined the institutional capacity of cultural institutions. More than 2,000 cultural infrastructure facilities (libraries, museums, theatres, cultural centres, art schools) have been damaged or destroyed.
As a result of the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant on 6 June 2023, as well as the ongoing shelling of the city of Zaporizhzhia and the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, the staff of the Khortytsia National Reserve faced urgent challenges in safeguarding cultural heritage.
UNESCO provided immediate support to the Reserve following the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP in June 2023 by supplying conservation materials, financing emergency repairs to the facilities used for preserving rescued artefacts, supporting restoration training programmes, procuring essential equipment for the digitization of the collection, underwater research, and archaeological monitoring missions in affected areas.
Within the framework of the new UNESCO project, “Emergency Measures at Khortytsia National Reserve, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine”, generously funded by the Government of Sweden, Activity 5 – Professional Training and Apprenticeships for Young Professionals – includes the recruitment of students to strengthen the Reserve’s team and support its ongoing cultural heritage protection efforts, namely restoration and conservation works on rescued objects.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening conservation and restoration work on artefacts uncovered as a result of changes in the water level of the Dnipro River, as well as on items from the museum’s permanent collection.
This work is essential for safeguarding cultural heritage, ensuring its long-term preservation, and maintaining its accessibility for future generations and research purposes.
The assignment will help improve the efficiency of collection management while providing participants with practical experience and opportunities to learn from the Reserve’s experts through hands-on work.
SCOPE OF WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake tasks related to the conservation and restoration measures of museum collections, in accordance with the needs and instructions of the Reserve’s staff.
Part-time, 26 weeks × 16 hours/week, 832 hours
Duration: 26 weeks from the start date of the contract;
Direct participation and acquisition of practical experience in the stabilization and preliminary conservation of archaeological objects under field conditions during hydroarchaeological investigations in the Dnipro River channel near Khortytsia Island and within the territory of the Velykyi Luh (the area of the former Kakhovka Dam);
Participation in the conservation and stabilization of a medieval monoxyl boat (dugout canoe) in the condition of “waterlogged archaeological wood,” as well as other ancient wooden navigation vessels and artifacts whose underwater investigation and recovery are planned for the 2026 season;
Involvement of students in, and acquisition of skills related to, the restoration of 12 metal archaeological artifacts discovered in the Dnipro River during underwater archaeological research;
Carrying out work as part of the Restoration Department of the National Reserve “Khortytsia” to ensure proper preservation conditions for cultural heritage objects, specifically watercraft-related monuments and artifacts, in preparation for their relocation and evacuation under wartime conditions.
The selected Consultant is expected to submit regular progress report for UNESCO approval.
CONTRACT AND REPORTING
• Type: Individual Consultant (SSA);
• Modality: Work on-site (Zaporizhzhia);
• Reporting: UNESCO;
• Working languages: Ukrainian, English (desirable).
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in history, restoration, or a related field;
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Previous collaboration with the Khortytsia National Reserve is considered an advantage;
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
LANGUAGES
All candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.
Applications must reach UNESCO by 10 July 2026 (midnight, Kyiv time).
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.
To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.
The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.
Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.
Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).
Ad
Ad