UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme 2022

The Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP) is a new 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.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme
• Requirements for UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Political and economic arrangements of governments are not enough to secure the lasting and sincere support of the peoples. Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity. I... continue reading

UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme

Requirements for UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme Qualification

• 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.
• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme

Pre-screening

Applications will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the basic eligibility requirements (i.e., experience, education, language, etc.).

Assessments and Interviews

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.

Notification of Appointment Decisions

Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.

Unsuccessful interviewed candidates will receive feedback.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Positions included in the MLPP are advertised for two months. Before applying, please check the requirements carefully to ensure that you are eligible and qualified.

Please 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.

For more details,visit UNESCO website