UNESCO 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.
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
Type: Fellowship
Application Deadline: October 31, 2023
Value & Duration of Award: $ 99,451
- 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 99,451 US $.
- For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Eligibility: To be considered for the fellowship, you must:
- Applicant 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.
- P-3: Minimum 4 years, of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level. Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the relevant field.
- P-4: Minimum 7 years, of which preferably 3 years at international level. Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the relevant field.
- 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.
English requirement
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.
How To Apply:
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.
Positions included in the MLPP are advertised for two months. Before applying, check the requirements carefully to ensure that you are eligible and qualified. Note that all candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. No changes can be made to the application once submitted.
Source: https://careers.unesco.org
