UNESCO is looking for a Programme Assistant in Education for 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to support educational initiatives and contribute to global learning goals. Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering inclusive and quality education worldwide. Apply now to be part of this transformative mission!
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Long Description
Under the overall authority of the Assistant-Director General for Education, overall guidance of the Director of the Division for Peace and Sustainable Development (ED/PSD), and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section of Education for Sustainable Development (ED/PSD/ESD), the Programme Assistant shall provide administrative and programme management support for the smooth and efficient organization and delivery of programme/project results of the ESD Section.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.
Work Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in secretarial and/or administrative tasks preferably in an international environment, of which at least 2 years working for a supervisor with managerial responsibility.
- Experience in programme support in an international environment.
Skills and competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to draft correspondence and correct document.
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Discretion and capacity to deal with people of different cultural backgrounds efficiently and tactfully.
Languages
• Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- General secretarial and/or administrative training.
Work experience
- Working experience in similar functions within the UN system.
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Skills/competences
- Excellent proofreading skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the format and protocols of formal communications.
- Knowledge of UNESCO rules, administrative procedures and standard practices.
Languages
- Good knowledge of Spanish.
- Knowledge of other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese and Russian).
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