Administrative AssistantUNESCOHavana, Cuba30 days leftGeneral (G-4)2 days agoUNESCO jobs & careers
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UN Specialized Agency- Headquarters:
- Paris, France
- Hiring locations
- 33 locations
- Active roles
- 66 active roles
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Mandate
UNESCO builds peace through international cooperation in education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. It develops standards, supports Member States and works through headquarters, field offices and institutes to advance quality education, scientific collaboration, cultural heritage, freedom of expression and access to knowledge. Its work links human dignity, sustainable development and peace.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 1945
- Global Workforce
- 2,500+
- Annual Budget
- USD 305.02m annualized regular-budget ceiling (2026–27)
Latest UNESCO vacancies
Administrative AssistantUNESCOHavana, Cuba30 days leftGeneral (G-4)2 days agoCultural Emergency Response Support OfficerUNESCOCairo, Egypt4 days leftVolunteer via UNV10 days ago
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UNESCO Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 65
- Jobs last month
- 16
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- Paris
Top Skills
- Report Writing (33%)
- Capacity Building (17%)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) (17%)
- Resource Mobilization (16%)
- Data Analysis (12%)
Top Job Functions
- Education, Training & Capacity Building18%
- Programme & Project Management17%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge16%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy8%
- Administration & Executive Support6%
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree65%
- Bachelor’s degree40%
- Doctorate16%
- Secondary education6%
Top Contract Types
- Roster48%
- Consultancy40%
- Volunteer4%
Experience Levels
- Mid level38%
- Entry level30%
- Senior level16%
- Intern / Grad15%
Required Languages
- English78%
- French46%
- Spanish11%
Most Advertised Grades
- P-26%
- P-36%
- G-34%
- SC-64%
- NO-B2%
- P-42%
Top hiring duty stations
- 9 jobs
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Guides & Info
Explore UNESCO’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
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Why work at UNESCO?
Advance peace through knowledge
Support education, science, culture and communication as foundations for sustainable societies.
Help protect shared cultural heritage
Work with countries and communities on places, traditions and knowledge systems.
Bridge global standards and local action
Translate international frameworks into practical support through field offices and institutes.
Career guides
How to apply for UNESCO jobsFollow this organization’s application process, eligibility requirements, documents and submission checks.How to apply for UNV assignmentsFor UN Volunteer assignments hosted by UNESCO: apply through UNV’s Unified Volunteering Platform.How to apply for UN and IGO jobs in SwitzerlandUnderstand Swiss recruitment routes, internships, work permits and appointment-specific CDL arrangements.
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- Vacancies: Official recruitment portal
- Jobs and hiring data: Database and methodology
- Guides & Info: Official guidance, professional and user input
- Organization facts: Official website