{"id":8480,"date":"2024-12-13T14:04:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T14:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.recshqiperi.org\/?p=8480"},"modified":"2025-02-03T13:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:24:13","slug":"call-for-cultural-heritage-expertise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rec.spontan.agency\/sq\/2024\/12\/13\/call-for-cultural-heritage-expertise\/","title":{"rendered":"Closed: Call for Cultural Heritage Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Project Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the context of the project titled \u201cThe Triad of Arbanon\u2019s Heritage\u201d, Ref. No. ALB\/EC\/22644\/CFP 05-2024 funded by EU4Culture\u2019s program titled \u201cRecraft the Past, Build up the Future III\u201d, and implemented by UNOPS\u2019s Presence in Albania, REC Albania is seeking to recruit a qualified Cultural Experts to contribute to an innovative project documenting and promoting lesser-known cultural heritage sites in Albania. The project aims to create a comprehensive journey compendium highlighting the interconnection between cultural and natural heritage at three significant sites: Monastery Church in Rubik, Kur\u00e7aj Bridge in Kruj\u00eb, and St. Anthony&#8217;s Church in Cape Rodon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting an experienced Cultural Expert to lead research, documentation, and interpretation of cultural and historical sites, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to heritage preservation, entangled with values of natural conservation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct in-depth historical and archaeological research;<\/li>\n<li>Develop detailed documentation for selected cultural sites;<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to the \u201cTimeless Arbanon\u201d Journey Compendium;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with natural heritage experts and educational institutions;<\/li>\n<li>Support multimedia content development and educational initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced degree in Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies, or related field;<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the history and sites falling under areas of the \u201cPrincipality of Arbanon\u201d and its Cultural Heritage Sites (especially the sites listed in the ToRs);<\/li>\n<li>Overall expertise in Albanian cultural heritage;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent analytical and writing skills;<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in English and Albanian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications (Lack of such criteria does not constitute basis for disqualification)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in interdisciplinary heritage projects;<\/li>\n<li>Research experience in archaeological and historical documentation;<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of sustainable tourism development;<\/li>\n<li>Experience in creating educational and promotional materials;<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with GIS or digital documentation techniques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates should submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detailed CV;<\/li>\n<li>Technical\/Methodological approach, based on the tasks described in the Terms of Reference (Section 5), provided in MS Word (template of your own choice);<\/li>\n<li>Financial offer (expressed in the form of a day-based fee in ALL) provided in a separate document titled \u201cFinancial Offer\u201d;<\/li>\n<li>Portfolio of work or writing samples demonstrating cultural research expertise (preferred, but not obligatory).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Duration: 11 months.<\/li>\n<li>Start Date: Immediately upon signature of the Contract.<\/li>\n<li>Remuneration: Expertise day-based fee for a total of 22 working days scattered throughout the duration of the project.<\/li>\n<li>Location: Albania (with field research at specified sites).<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ethical Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Selected experts must adhere to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles.<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies.<\/li>\n<li>Respect for local communities and cultural sensitivities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deadline for Applications: 31\/12\/2024.<\/li>\n<li>Review Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.<\/li>\n<li>Selection Criteria: Academic background, research experience, writing skills, and collaborative potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prior to applying, please read thoroughly the <a href=\"https:\/\/rec.spontan.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Terms-of-Reference.pdf\">Terms of Reference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please send complete application materials to: <a href=\"mailto:hr@rec.spontan.agency\">hr@rec.spontan.agency<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copy the following addresses to your application email:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:director@rec.spontan.agency\">director@rec.spontan.agency<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:development@rec.spontan.agency\">development@rec.spontan.agency<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:manager@rec.spontan.agency\">manager@rec.spontan.agency<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The subject line of your application should mention: Cultural Expert Application &#8211; REC Albania Heritage Project.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project Background In the context of the project titled \u201cThe Triad of Arbanon\u2019s Heritage\u201d, Ref. No. ALB\/EC\/22644\/CFP 05-2024 funded by EU4Culture\u2019s program titled \u201cRecraft the Past, Build up the Future III\u201d, and implemented by UNOPS\u2019s Presence in Albania, REC Albania is seeking to recruit a qualified Cultural Experts to contribute to an innovative project documenting and promoting lesser-known cultural heritage sites in Albania. The project aims to create a comprehensive journey compendium highlighting the interconnection between cultural and natural heritage at three significant sites: Monastery Church in Rubik, Kur\u00e7aj Bridge in Kruj\u00eb, and St. Anthony&#8217;s Church in Cape Rodon. Position Overview We are recruiting an experienced Cultural Expert to lead research, documentation, and interpretation of cultural and historical sites, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to heritage preservation, entangled with values of natural conservation. Key Responsibilities Conduct in-depth historical and archaeological research; Develop detailed documentation for selected cultural sites; Contribute to the \u201cTimeless Arbanon\u201d Journey Compendium; Collaborate with natural heritage experts and educational institutions; Support multimedia content development and educational initiatives. Required Qualifications Essential Criteria Advanced degree in Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies, or related field; Knowledge of the history and sites falling under areas of the \u201cPrincipality of Arbanon\u201d and its Cultural Heritage Sites (especially the sites listed in the ToRs); Overall expertise in Albanian cultural heritage; Excellent analytical and writing skills; Fluency in English and Albanian. Preferred Qualifications (Lack of such criteria does not constitute basis for disqualification) Previous experience in interdisciplinary heritage projects; Research experience in archaeological and historical documentation; Knowledge of sustainable tourism development; Experience in creating educational and promotional materials; Familiarity with GIS or digital documentation techniques. Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit: Detailed CV; Technical\/Methodological approach, based on the tasks described in the Terms of Reference (Section 5), provided in MS Word (template of your own choice); Financial offer (expressed in the form of a day-based fee in ALL) provided in a separate document titled \u201cFinancial Offer\u201d; Portfolio of work or writing samples demonstrating cultural research expertise (preferred, but not obligatory). Project Details Duration: 11 months. Start Date: Immediately upon signature of the Contract. Remuneration: Expertise day-based fee for a total of 22 working days scattered throughout the duration of the project. Location: Albania (with field research at specified sites). Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environment. Ethical Commitment Selected experts must adhere to: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies. Respect for local communities and cultural sensitivities. Application Process Deadline for Applications: 31\/12\/2024. Review Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Selection Criteria: Academic background, research experience, writing skills, and collaborative potential. How to Apply Prior to applying, please read thoroughly the Terms of Reference. Please send complete application materials to: hr@rec.spontan.agency Copy the following addresses to your application email: director@rec.spontan.agency development@rec.spontan.agency manager@rec.spontan.agency The subject line of your application should mention: Cultural Expert Application &#8211; REC Albania Heritage Project.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"give_campaign_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-expert"],"acf":[],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"rec","author_link":"https:\/\/rec.spontan.agency\/sq\/author\/rec\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/rec.spontan.agency\/sq\/category\/expert\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Call for Experts<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Project Background In the context of the project titled \u201cThe Triad of Arbanon\u2019s Heritage\u201d, Ref. 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