UNESCO 2023 Mid-Level Professionals Programme: (Deadline 31 October, 2023)

The Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP) is a 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.

While recruitment is open to candidates from all UNESCO’s Member States, priority consideration, at equal competence, will be given to candidates from non- and under-represented Member States and to internal candidates.

About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO’s programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Political and economic arrangements of governments are not enough to secure the lasting and sincere support of the peoples. Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity.

UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme

• Type Internship
• Organisation United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Country to study–
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline 31 October, 2023

Aim and Benefits of UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 92 398,36 US $.

Requirements for UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme Qualification

Must be a national of a UNESCO Member State. Qualified candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.

The MLPP selection process is based on the standard UNESCO recruitment process. Standard educational and work experience requirements for professional positions at P-3 and P-4 level apply.

Language requirements

Candidates should demonstrate an excellent knowledge of at least one working language of the Secretariat (English or French). A good knowledge of the other working language is an asset, or in some cases, is required.

Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish could be required or would be an additional asset.

Core Competencies and Values:

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme

Selection

Evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria established in the vacancy notice and may include pre-recorded video interviews, written tests and/or other assessments, and competency-based interviews with live panels.

Only candidates selected for further evaluation/assessment will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the basic eligibility requirements (i.e., experience, education, language, etc.).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on careers.unesco.org to applyThe positions open for the MLPP 2023 are listed below:

• MLPP 2023_Liaison Officer (Asia & the Pacific) – Paris, France
• MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Water Quality) – Paris, France
• MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Rabat, Morocco
• MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Yaounde, Cameroon
• MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – New Delhi, India
• MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Dakar, Senegal

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