Careers at UNESCO · United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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UNESCO advances international cooperation in education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information. Its work includes learning systems, World Heritage, cultural diversity, freedom of expression, open science, and knowledge societies.
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Nurse (part time 50%)
Stagiaire en communication
ESPECIALISTA PARA LA CARACTERIZACIÓN DE RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS Y ECOEFICIENCIA - PROYECTO AYLLLU VERDE
DIRECTEUR/DIRECTRICE EXÉCUTIF(VE), ACADÉMIE MONDIALE DES SCIENCES
Executive Director, The World Academy of Sciences
Roster for Creative Services - Photography & Videography
National Consultant – Integrating Climate and Environment into Teacher Training (CSESI)
Local and National Media Consultant
National Consultant on Media and Information Literacy and Countering Hate Speech
Coordinador Fortalecimiento Académico de la Gerencia Externa Especializada Apoyo técnico ITSE Panama
Coordinador Pedagógico para la Unidad de Habilidades para la Vida y el Trabajo
Assistant(e) de Projet IFME
Consultants nationaux pour l'appui technique au projet IFME
Consultant senior en communication (éducation pour la santé)
Consultant Contract
Asesor para el Cambio en Pedagogía – Proyecto Educación UNESCO-Quellaveco-Reimagina
Consultant National en Appui à la mise en place d'un Cadre de Dialogue entre les Ministères de
Asesor para el Cambio en Pedagogía – ILO – Proyecto Educación UNESCO-Quellaveco-Reimagina
Consultant - Full-Stack Developer and DevOps Engineer for the Diya.Engine Platform
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Consultant - Administrative and Finance Support
International Consultant for Teacher Trainer on ICT Pedagogy
Project Officer (Strategic Foresight, Research and Country Insights)
Field Security Assistant
Procurement Assistant
Driver
Project Assistant for Sciences
Consultoría Identificación de sesgos y estereotipos en materiales educativos
Conception graphique et mise en page du rapport RAM sur l’IA à Djibouti
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Working at UNESCO
UNESCO recruits program specialists and policy professionals alongside experts in education, culture, science, digital and information work, communications, partnerships, legal services, conferences, finance, and administration. Roles can be based at headquarters, field offices, institutes, or project locations.
UNESCO is headquartered in Paris and works through field offices, regional bureaus, institutes, and associated networks around the world.
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How to apply for UNESCO jobs
UNESCO requires candidates to create an account on UNESCO Careers before applying or subscribing to alerts. Its candidate FAQ makes clear that the online profile, not an attached CV, is the application record.
How to apply
- 1Create an account and complete the online candidate profile.
- 2Prepare the Employment History Form with detailed responsibilities and achievements, then apply to the specific vacancy.
- 3Submit the completed online application before the deadline and follow the account for recruitment communications.
Selection process
UNESCO’s candidate information provides account and application requirements. Selection stages are governed by the individual vacancy and the organization’s recruitment process.
Requirements and selection stages vary by vacancy. Check the individual job page for the exact criteria, deadline and application instructions.
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Frequently asked questions about UNESCO careers
Does UNESCO accept a CV instead of an online profile?+
No. UNESCO says external candidates must complete the online candidate profile and the Employment History Form required for the application.
How can I receive UNESCO job alerts?+
Create an account on UNESCO Careers and subscribe to job alerts through the platform.
What work areas are common at UNESCO?+
Education, science, culture, communication and information are central, supported by policy, partnerships, operations, and corporate functions.
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