UNESCO 2023 Young Professionals Programme for Course

UNESCO 2023 Young Professionals Programme for Course
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  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

The Young Professionals Programme is a recruitment initiative aiming to improve the geographical representation, promote gender parity in the Organization at international level. This programme provides talented, highly qualified university graduates and young professionals from non- and under- represented Member States the opportunity to join UNESCO at the early stage of their professional career.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Candidates should be nationals from  non- and under-represented Member States at UNESCO.
  • Age:  Less than 32 years (inclusive).
  • Education: an advanced university degree in education, culture, science, social and human sciences or communication, or in a field related to the management and administration of an international organization. This will be specified in the vacancy announcement.
  • Languages: fluent English or French. Knowledge of both working languages is an asset. Knowledge of Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Chinese is an additional asset.
  • Previous experience: initial professional experience is an asset, but not mandatory.

Application Process

  • Candidates send their applications to the National Commission or the Permanent Delegation of their country of citizenship. National Commissions and Permanent Delegations review all applications and submit a list of candidates to the Bureau of Human Resources Management at UNESCO.
  • UNESCO does not accept applications sent directly to the Organization.
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