UNESCO Recruitment 2023/2024 : Open Jobs & Vacancies

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a unique branch of the UN that strives to build peace between nations through collaboration and cooperation in scientific, educational, and cultural endeavors. They have participated in restoring and preserving cultural sites and artifacts, alerting communities to natural disasters, building youth networks, launching scientific research studies, publishing historical accounts of various continents and countries, and more .

Recruitment Opportunities

UNESCO offers different recruitment initiatives for candidates at various stages in their careers:

1. Young Professional Programme (YP): This program provides opportunities for young university graduates and young qualified professionals under or equal the age of 32 years of application from non- and under-represented Member States to join UNESCO early in their professional career [0].

2. Professional and General Service: This category includes a wide range of job roles, and the application process and deadlines vary depending on the specific role. For professional posts, you normally have two months to apply once a job is advertised online. For General Service posts, you normally have one month

3. Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP): This is a new recruitment initiative for talented and highly qualified mid-level professionals who wish to start and/or advance their careers as International Civil Servants at UNESCO

4. Temporary Assignments: These include Service Contracts, Individual Consultants, short-term contracts, and temporary appointments

5. Internships: UNESCO also offers internship opportunities for students and young professionals

Application Procedure

The application procedures vary depending on the recruitment initiative:

1. Young Professional Programme (YP): Candidates interested in the Young Professional Programme need to contact their National Commission or Permanent Delegation. Every year the Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM) of UNESCO sends a call for applications to National Commissions and Permanent Delegations of non- or under-represented Member States. Candidates send their application to the National Commission or the Permanent Delegation of their country of citizenship. UNESCO does not accept applications sent directly to the Organization

2. Professional and General Service: Instructions on how to apply are available in the online application guide. Upon completing your application, you will receive a confirmation email. After the closing date, a Committee will select candidates on the basis of their qualifications, experience, and skills (including language), as well as other relevant knowledge and abilities required for the particular position. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview

3. Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP): Eligible candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. All candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. No changes can be made to the application once submitted

4. Temporary Assignments: The application process varies depending on the type of temporary assignment. For more details, candidates are advised to check the specific requirements for each contract type

5. Internships: Details about the application process for internships can be found on the UNESCO Internships page

Candidates applying for any position are advised to pay close attention to the specific requirements and procedures for each job posting. This includes the necessary qualifications, experience, language skills, and any other relevant knowledge and abilities required for the position