The 2023 UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme

Building the transition to a mid-level professional role in an international organization is an important step in a person’s career development. In recognition of this, UNESCO has established the Mid-Level Professionals Programme to offer an opportunity for young professionals to acquire valuable experience and skills in an international organization.

The Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented and highly qualified mid-level professionals who desire to start and/or extend their careers as International Civil Servants at UNESCO.

The positions open for the MLPP 2023 are listed below:

1. MLPP 2023_Liaison Officer (Asia & the Pacific) – Paris, France
2. MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Water Quality) – Paris, France
3. MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Rabat, Morocco
4. MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Yaounde, Cameroon
5. MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
6. MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – New Delhi, India
7. MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Dakar, Senegal

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ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR THE 2023 UNESCO MID-LEVEL PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME 

• 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 display 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.

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION

1. Positions in the MLPP are advertised for two months.
2. Before applying, check the requirements carefully to confirm that you are eligible and qualified.
3. Note that all candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and comprehensive information.
4. No changes can be made to the application once submitted.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2023

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The 2023 UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme