Application Deadline: October, 2023
The Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP) is inviting applications 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. 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.
The 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
- MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Global Ocean Observing System) – Paris, France
- MLPP 2023_Operation Officer – Paris, France
Eligibility
- Grade P3: Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level.
- Grade P4: Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience of which preferably 3 years acquired at international level.
- Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Must be a national of a UNESCO Member State.
- Qualified candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
- 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.
Application Details
- Before applying, candidates should check the requirements carefully to ensure eligibility.
- Note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. No changes can be made to the application once submitted.
- Applications will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the basic eligibility requirements (i.e., experience, education, language, etc.).
- 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.
