UNESCO invites applications for Young Professional Programme 2023. The last date of application is October 31.
About UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.
About UNESCO YPP
The Young Professionals Programme is a recruitment initiative aiming to improve the geographical representation, promote gender parity in the Organization at international level. This programme provides talented, highly qualified university graduates and young professionals from non- and under- represented Member States the opportunity to join UNESCO at the early stage of their professional career.
Eligibility
- Nationality: Candidates should be nationals from non- and under-represented Member States at UNESCO.
- Age: Less than 32 years (inclusive).
- Education: an advanced university degree in education, culture, science, social and human sciences or communication, or in a field related to the management and administration of an international organization. This will be specified in the vacancy announcement.
- Candidates should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) with a specialisation in Natural Sciences; Social and Human Sciences; International Cooperation and Development; HR Management; Business Administration; Psychology; Law; Audit; Finance; Accounting; Media and Journalism; Public Information; Cultural Policies and Development; IR and Political Sciences
- Languages: fluent English or French. Knowledge of both working languages is an asset. Knowledge of Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Chinese is an additional asset.
- Previous experience: initial professional experience is an asset, but not mandatory.
How to Apply?
HEIs across the country have been requested to call for the applications and forward the nominations (along with candidate’s CV with all supporting documents) to the Indian National Commission latest by October 31, 2023.
The Indian National Commission will then select and submit a maximum number of 15 qualified applications which meet the eligibility criteria. The CV of the candidate along with the attached table duly completed needs to be mailed at YPP@unesco.org.
Selection Process
Launch
Every biennium, due account taken of the availability of posts at P-1/P-2 level, UNESCO recruits up to 20 Young Professionals. The launching date of each programme varies from year to year.
The Bureau of Human Resources Management of UNESCO sends a call for applications to National Commissions and Permanent Delegations of non- or under-represented Member States. Each National Commission is responsible for the dissemination of this information and for the pre-selection at national level
Submission
Candidates send their applications to the National Commission or the Permanent Delegation of their country of citizenship. National Commissions and Permanent Delegations review all applications and submit a list of candidates to the Bureau of Human Resources Management at UNESCO.
UNESCO does not accept applications sent directly to the Organization.
Screening
All applications are reviewed by a committee which will establish a shortlist based on
– academic qualifications;
– motivation/statement of interest;
– presentation of the application;
– language and writing skills;
– level of professional experience.
Interviews and evaluation
The shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a video interview followed by a panel interview. The interviews provides candidates with an opportunity to demonstrate their communication skills, team spirit, analytical skills, sense of initiative, creativity, flexibility and adaptability.
In addition to interviews, tests may be required to determine the related competencies as well as the level of proficiency in the working languages of UNESCO (English and French).
Decision
UNESCO will send a letter of appointment to successful candidates. In the other case, UNESCO will inform the interested National Commissions and Permanent Delegations.
Deadline
31 October 2023.
Duration
Selected candidates will be appointed as UNESCO staff members on a regular fixed, term contract at the P-1/P-2 level. Assignments may be either at headquarters or in a field office. The renewal of their contract will depend on the evaluation of their performance during the 9-month probationary period.
During the first 12 months of service, the young professionals will have the opportunity to work with a mentor who will support them at the start of their assignment. Furthermore, the professionals will be given the opportunity to participate in trainings on various and relevant UNESCO’s areas.
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