As we have seen in this article, the notice of the expected was recently published Southern Cohesion Competition 2024 for the recruitment of a total of 2200 permanent officials for the Southern regions. The positions available are for different profiles, although, as we have said, most of these positions are for technicians: in particular, 1140 seats I’m for Technical Specialists with degrees relating to the areas of Architecture and Engineering >> we talk about it in this article
But let’s focus now on the 14 positions for Specialist in cultural activities and territorial development (Code B.4), in which candidates with a university background in cultural and social disciplines can participate, to support the improvement and valorization of cultural heritage in various areas of the South. Let’s see how the available positions are divided, what the role of cultural specialist consists of , how the recruitment works and what to study to face the single written test provided for in the announcement. As with the other profiles, it is possible to apply until 11.59pm November 7, 2024exclusively online and upon payment of the competition fee of 10 euros.
14 cultural specialists Southern Cohesion Competition: requirements and role
To participate in the Code B.4 competition, in addition to general requirements (Italian citizenship, age of majority, enjoyment of civil and political rights, etc.) it is necessary to possess one of the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree (LM): LM-1 Cultural anthropology and ethnology; LM-2 Archaeology; LM-5 Archival and library science; LM-10 Conservation of architectural and environmental heritage; LM-11 Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage; LM-14 Modern philology; LM-15 Philology, literature and history of antiquity; LM-19 Information and editorial systems; LM-38 Modern languages for communication and cooperation; LM-39 Linguistics; LM-43 IT methodologies for the humanities; LM-45 Musicology and cultural heritage; LM-59 Public, corporate and advertising communication sciences; LM-78 Philosophical Sciences; LM-80 Geographical Sciences; LM-84 Historical sciences; LM-87 Social work and social policies; LM-88 Sociology and social research; LM89 History of Art; LM-91 Techniques and methods for the information society; LM-92 Communication theories; LM-93 Theories and methodologies of e-learning and media education or equivalent qualifications;
- Degree (L): L-1 Cultural heritage; L-3 Disciplines of figurative arts, music, entertainment and fashion; L-5 Philosophy; L-6 Geography; L-10 Letters; L-11 Modern languages and cultures; L-12 Linguistic mediation; L-15 Tourism sciences; L-16 Cultural heritage sciences; L-20 Communication sciences; L-37 Social sciences for cooperation, development and peace; L-39 Social service; L-40 Sociology; L-42 History or equivalent qualifications.
The selected specialists will contribute to:
- support the local administration in protection and enhancement of cultural heritage;
- promote local heritage through preventive analyzes of natural, cultural and tourist resources;
- strengthen the cultural and creative sectors with interventions aimed at encouraging participation and territorial development.
14 cultural specialists Southern Cohesion Competition: division of places
Profile B.4 for Specialists in cultural activities and territorial development includes 14 open positions, divided between various local authorities in the South, as illustrated in the table below:
| Region | Local Authorities | Number of seats | Competition code |
| Basilicata | Municipality of Matera | 3 | B.4.BAS |
| Calabria | Province of Catanzaro, Municipality of Casali del Manco, Municipality of Rose | 3 | B.4.CAL |
| Campania | Campania Region, Municipality of Pozzuoli | 2 | B.4.CAM |
| Puglia | Municipality of San Nicandro Garganico, Municipality of Monte Sant’Angelo, Municipality of Vieste, Municipality of Mattinata | 4 | B.4.PUG |
| Sardinia | Mountain Community of Nuoro and Municipality of Nuoro | 2 | B.4.SAR |
14 cultural specialists Southern Cohesion Competition: what to study for the written test
There single written test (differentiated by competition codes) consists of a test of 40 questions with multiple choice answers to be solved in 60 minutes, with a maximum score of 30 points, and will be structured as follows:
- 8 questions aimed at verifying the logical-deductive and critical-verbal reasoning skills;
- 7 situational questionsrelating to organizational and management issues falling within the scope of studies on organizational behavior. The questions will describe concrete work situations, in relation to which it is intended to evaluate the candidates’ ability to judge, asking them to decide, among predefined alternatives of possible courses of action, which they consider most appropriate.
- 25 questions aimed at verifying knowledge relating to the following subjects (with the clarification that, for all profiles, 15 questions concern cohesion policies):
- Community regulations regarding Structural Funds with particular reference to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057, Regulation (EU) 2021/1058, Regulation (EU) 2021/1060;
- English language level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
- Knowledge and use of information technologies and information and communication technologies, as well as digital skills;
- Cultural heritage and landscape code (legislative decree 22 January 2004 n. 42);
- Elements of administrative law.
Southern Cohesion Competition 2024, how to prepare
These are all the books that Maggioli editore has published to help contestants, both technical and non-technical, in preparing for this 2200 place competition:
