Long Description
This project aims to support African universities and institutions by enhancing their programmes and curricula related to the World Heritage system. It focuses on improving quality, increasing relevance, and boosting the visibility of World Heritage education in Africa while advocating a comprehensive, multisectoral approach that integrates World Heritage into broader academic, professional, and economic spheres.
To accomplish this, the project will undertake pilot work in five universities located in Cameroon, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and the United Republic of Tanzania. It will also support the strategic development of two leading heritage institutions, the Centre for Heritage Development in Africa (CHDA) and the Ecole du Patrimoine Africain (EPA). In addition, the project will assist in creating a network of African universities, including UNESCO Chairs, and engage academics, experts, professionals and civil society in building robust, locally tailored World Heritage curricula in Africa. It will further establish dialogue with partner universities and institutions in Korea, Germany, and China.
Long Description
Beyond enhancing heritage education in Africa, the project seeks to foster an innovative programme that incorporates sustainability, entrepreneurship, and business-oriented elements aligned with broader educational and professional priorities. By doing so, it will strengthen the role of African Universities, heritage institutions, and UNESCO Chairs in Africa in supporting the region’s ability to identify, nominate, manage, conserve, and promote cultural and natural heritage for socio-economic transformation throughout Africa.
Output 2: The Centre for Heritage Development in Africa (CHDA) and the Ecole du Patrimoine africain (EPA) are supported to reinvigorate and strengthen their role as centres of expertise for World Heritage capacity-building in Africa. Short Description
4. Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with a network of heritage professionals, UNESCO Chairs, and partner institutions to share best practices. Facilitate collaboration among African universities and heritage institutions in view of developing a network of African universities teaching World Heritage.
5. Monitoring and Reporting
Document best practices and lessons learnt for replication and upscaling in other African contexts. Prepare concise status updates and final reports.
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)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Academic Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field such as Heritage Studies, Archaeology, History, Cultural Management, Architecture, or equivalent.
2. Professional Experience
At least seven years’ experience in heritage management, curriculum development, capacity-building, or a related domain. * Demonstrated track record of working with academic or cultural institutions in Africa or comparable contexts.
