UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme 2023

The 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.

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

• 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
• 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

• 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.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

For more details,visit UNESCO website