Consultant - Manager of the Public Portal of the Register of Museum Funds of Ukraine (Ukraine, Ukraine)

JOB DETAILS

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+2 Time) : 26/05/2026

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

OVERVIEW

Within the digital transformation of Ukraine’s cultural sector, ensuring open access to information about museums, collections, authors, and other heritage-related entities is a key priority. The public portal of the Register serves as a core tool for this purpose, functioning as an open digital environment for presenting museum information, promoting cultural heritage, and engaging a broad audience.

The public portal is expected not only to provide access to structured and reliable data but also to act as a modern platform for disseminating thematic content, including news, analytical and educational materials, descriptions of museums and authors, interactive quizzes, and multimedia content.

Accordingly, systematic administration of the portal, regular content updates, quality control, and coordination among the Ministry, technical teams, and museums are essential.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine requires professional support for technical coordination, digital development, content management, and stakeholder engagement.

To ensure the systematic development of the public portal as a high-quality digital resource that provides broad access to museum heritage, promotes Ukrainian museums, and delivers a modern, structured, and accessible representation of cultural assets.

This includes:
 ● regular and structured content updates;
 ● creation of engaging and informative materials;
 ● high-quality presentation of museum data;
 ● compliance with accessibility, UX/UI, and open data standards;
 ● development of the portal as a platform for cultural promotion.

ASSIGNMENTS

To ensure systematic content development and management of the public portal through the creation, structuring, and publication of high-quality, relevant, and accessible content.

The assignment includes planning, preparation, editing, and publication of textual, visual, and multimedia content, as well as coordination with museums and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

 Scope of Work and Responsibilities

 ●  Administer and regularly update portal content.
●  Plan and manage content production (articles, news, quizzes, descriptions).
●  Structure, edit, and publish multimedia materials.
●  Develop a comprehensive content model for the portal.
●  Ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance of published information.
●  Maintain content quality and consistency.
●  Ensure compliance with accessibility, UX/UI, open data, and copyright requirements.
●  Prepare analytical reports on portal performance and user engagement.
●  Analyze user interaction data.
●  Develop recommendations for content strategy improvement.
●  Support decision-making for portal development.
●  Align the content plan with communications plan devised by the Media Relations Manager in consultation with the Head of Recovery Support Unit and UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine.
●  Maintain regular meetings with communications team at UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine to explore the opportunities of cross-posting to UNESCO channels to broaden the coverage of appropriate materials and ensure consistent and donor-sensitive branding on the produced content for the Portal.

Technical and Development Responsibilities 

● Coordinate with Recovery Support Unit IT cluster to support API development and integration with backend systems.
● Coordinate with Recovery Support Unit IT cluster to support database architecture and ensure alignment between backend and frontend development.
● Coordinate with Recovery Support Unit IT cluster to support data migration from legacy systems (including Soviet-era registries), including data parsing, cleaning, and structuring.
● Coordinate with Recovery Support Unit IT cluster to support on system architecture and technical implementation.
● Support redesign and modernization of the portal interface in line with UNESCO visual identity and UX/UI standards.
● Align the portal development and content plan with the communications plan devised by the Media Relations Manager in consultation with the Head of Recovery Support Unit and UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine. 
● Ensure consistency of branding and communication standards.

CONTRACT DURATION

Duration: until 28 February 2027

DELIVERABLES

1.    Systematic content development ensured, including:
● at least 30 articles/news items;
● at least 10 interactive quizzes;
● at least 50 museum descriptions;
● at least 30 author profiles.

2.    Support for completed migration and structuring of legacy data.3. Support for functional API integration and data exchange mechanisms implemented;4.   Improved quality, accessibility, and structure of public information.
5.    Increased portal traffic and user engagement.
6.    Effective coordination model established among stakeholders, including UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine and the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine

Contract and Reporting

 ● Type: Individual Consultant (SSA)
 ● Modality: Home-based, office-based
 ● Reporting: UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine

COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

 ● Higher education.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 ● At least 3 years of experience in content management, digital communications, or web administration.
 ● Experience in content creation and publishing.
 ● Experience working with stakeholders (government, museums, experts, IT teams).
 ● Understanding of UX/UI, accessibility, open data, and copyright principles.
 ● Experience with analytics tools is an asset.
 ● Experience in the cultural sector is an asset.

 ● Basic principles of API integration and database management desirable.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

● Strong communication and coordination skills.

● Ability to coordinate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
● Understanding of digital system architecture and data processes.

LANGUAGES

● Fluency in Ukrainian; English is an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.
Please upload the following documents, as a single PDF document, in the ‘Employment History Form’ section:

1. An updated detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. A Cover Letter including financial proposal, based on the job description above.

Applications must reach UNESCO by 26 May 2026 (midnight, Kyiv time).

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.