ICCROM’s African Youth Heritage Expert Roster (Africa)

The African Youth Heritage Expert Roster is an innovative initiative aimed at establishing a robust, inclusive database and interactive platform that connects young heritage experts across Africa with individuals, projects, and organizations seeking specialized knowledge in cultural heritage research, management, and promotion.

Benefits

• Joining ICCROM’s African Youth Heritage Roster connects you with a supportive community and unique opportunities, including:
  • Access to a wide network of like-minded peers, potential collaborators, and cultural heritage organizations across Africa and globally.
  • Participation in ICCROM’s projects, initiatives, and programs as resource persons, consultants, researchers, and speakers at regional and international events.
  • Work on projects that directly impact the sustainable preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, aligning with ICCROM’s mission and vision.
  • Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in heritage, enriching your expertise and opening doors to potential career advancements.
  • Showcase your skills and gain recognition within the cultural heritage sector, both in Africa and internationally.

Eligibility Criteria

• They’re looking for dedicated young African professionals with expertise, skills, or strong interests in the following areas such as cultural project management, community engagement, climate change and risk management, World Heritage, cultural and creative industries, intangible heritage, archaeology, conservation, historic preservation, ethnography, museum studies, cultural entrepreneurship, cultural policy, digital heritage and archives, art history, and architecture.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants will be evaluated based on:
  • Evidence of skills, experience, or knowledge in one or more of the focus areas
  • Proven passion and dedication toward cultural heritage conservation and promotion.
  • Experience or strong interest in working with communities, especially in heritage preservation efforts.
  • Ability to work well in teams and collaborate effectively with various cultural heritage professionals and communities.
  • Capacity to contribute fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and leadership qualities to the heritage sector.

For more information, visit ICCROM.