Programme Assistant (Freedom of Expression, Media Development and Media and Information Literacy) Job Opening At UNESCO 2025.
UNESCO is thrilled to announce a job opening for the position of Programme Assistant in the areas of Freedom of Expression, Media Development, and Media and Information Literacy for 2025. This role is essential in supporting UNESCO’s mission to promote free, open, and inclusive communication environments worldwide.
As a Programme Assistant, you will collaborate with a diverse team to implement initiatives that empower individuals and communities through media literacy and foster a culture of freedom of expression. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who are committed to advancing these critical areas and possess strong organizational and communication skills. If you are passionate about the power of media in shaping societies and want to contribute to meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join us in this vital work!
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in providing programme management and administrative support or related tasks, preferably in an international organization.
- Experience supporting a supervisor with senior managerial responsibility and/or high-level officials.
- Experience in budget/financial administration and programme management of a multinational funded project.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills with ability to take initiative, establish priorities and monitor own work plans.
- Excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills in English or French.
- High attention to detail with excellent time management skills.
- Capacity to work effectively within tight deadlines and flexibility to adjust work schedules.
- Excellent knowledge of IT Tools with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other financial spreadsheet applications.
- Proficiency in the use of finance modules of ERP such as SAP.
- Tact, discretion, strong service-oriented skills and ability to deal efficiently and tactfully with partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to establish excellent working relationships within a multicultural team.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Training or Certification in the field of administration, finance, accounting, and/or management.
Work Experience
- Experience in monitoring contributions and budget of projects.
- Experience in managing projects funded by Voluntary Contributions.
Skills & Competencies
- Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the United Nations system or an international organization.
- Knowledge of UNESCO rules, financial and administrative procedures, systems and standard practices.
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Languages
- Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 43 734 Euros.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
