Vacancies: UNESCO PROJECT APPOINTMENTS (PA)

UNESCO has open its call for competent, dynamic and flexible professionals with strong personal integrity, who are fair, impartial and respectful of cultural diversity. In addition, they must be able to think creatively, be proactive and responsive.

UNESCO has two categories of Professionals:

• International Professional staff are hired internationally and work in expert and/or managerial roles that require a significant level of technical expertise. Professional staff are expected to work across the globe.
• National Professional Officers are nationals of the country in which they serve and perform functions of a professional nature requiring local knowledge, expertise and experience.

UNESCO employs professionals in the fields of: Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Culture, Communication and Information and Programme Support, Administration and Management.

Occasionally, UNESCO needs services provided by persons other than its own permanent staff. These temporary services enable the Organization to deal with a short-term overload of work or to bring in ad-hoc outside expertise. Temporary contracts at UNESCO fall within the following categories:

• Project Appointments
• Short-Term Support Services
• Consultants and Experts
• Internships

UNESCO is committed to promoting geographical distribution and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as are nationals from non- and under-represented Member States. Persons with disabilities equally are encouraged to apply. Worldwide mobility is required as staff members must be ready to serve in other duty stations in accordance with UNESCO’s geographical mobility policy. UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.

How To Apply For The Job
Interested candidates with desired qualifications and skills should directly send their CV with cover letter in English to: bsprecruit@unesco.org

Open Temporary Positions can be accessed through: https://en.unesco.org/careers/temporary

Applications received after the closing date set in the notice will not be accepted. Please mention the post title on the subject line of your application.B

UNESCO is committed to promoting geographical distribution and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as are nationals from non- and under-represented Member States. Persons with disabilities equally are encouraged to apply. Worldwide mobility is required as staff members must be ready to serve in other duty stations in accordance with UNESCO’s geographical mobility policy. UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment

Deadline

5 MARCH 2019 (MIDNIGHT, PARIS TIME)

UNESCO IS A NON-SMOKING ORGANISATION

For Information Contact: info@unescoghana.org