Young Professional Programme

The Young Professional Programme gives the opportunity to young people all over the world to work with UNESCO in various posts. It is geared specifically for candidates from unrepresented or under-represented countries from UNESCO Member States.

The main objectives of the Program are:

  • To improve the geographical distribution of staff within the UNESCO Secretariat.
  • Contribute to the rejuvenation of its staff members and increase the representation of professional women.
  • Ensure harmonization and efficiency in the administrative services of the UNESCO Secretariat.
    The eligibility of a Member State is determined at the date of the call for applications. National
    Commissions for UNESCO select and submit up to 12 qualified candidateswhich meet the following criteria for further considaration by UNESCO:
  • Nationality: a candidate must be from an unrepresented or under-represented country (in this he/she must be a Tanzanian)
  •  Age: candidates must be 30 years of age or less by UNESCO’s deadline for submissions.
  • Education: a university degree or specialized diploma in the areas requested from the call for applications.
  • Languages: fluency in one of the two working languages of UNESCO (French and English).
  • Attitude: a commitment to working in a multicultural context and to international public service are essential.
  • Experience: initial professional experience is an asset, but is not mandatory.

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  • A CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR EMERGENCY GRANTS – AWHF

    The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is an intergovernmental organization created in 2006 to support the effective conservation and promotion of cultural and natural heritages of outstanding universal value in Africa. AWHF is inviting a Call for Proposals for Emergency Grants in response to the urgent need for the preservation and protection of cultural heritage sites threatened by various factors including natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other emergencies.

    UNESCO National Commission is informing the general public on this opportunity for the qualified institutions and individuals to apply. For more details on how to apply please click here to download the guideline document and to learn more about AWHF visit www.awhf.net

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    UNESCO Dar es Salaam Job Opportunity - National Associate Project Officer

    Title: National Associate Project Officer

    Domain: Education and Gender Equality

    Grade: NO-B (Only nationals of Tanzania may apply for this post)

    Organizational Unit: UNESCO in Dar es Salaam

    Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania

    Type of contract: Project Appointment

    Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

    Annual salary: Approx. 100,312,000 Tanzanian Shillings (TZS

    Deadline: (midnight, East Africa standard time): 19th April 2019

    Click here to open the vacancy advertisement
    http://www.unescodar.or.tz/unescodar/
    jobs/VA_PO_KOICA_NOB_20190322.pdf

    Click here to download UNESCO CV
    http://www.unescodar.or.tz/unescodar/
    jobs/UNESCO_CV.doc