The Grenada National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to announce the launch of the UNESCO Young Professional Programme 2023, which aims to enrich and diversify UNESCO by attracting young talented professionals to the Secretariat.
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a National of Grenada as of July 2023
- 32 years of age (maximum) as of 31 December 2023, i.e., born not before 1 January 1991
- Hold an advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent), with a specialisation or a major in the following areas: Education; Natural Sciences; Social and Human Sciences; International Cooperation and Development; Human Resources Management; Business Administration; Psychology; Law; Audit; Finance; Accounting; Media; Journalism; Public Information; Cultural Policies and Development; International Relations and Political Sciences
- Fluent English or French. Knowledge of both working languages would be an asset
Besides the above criteria, the selection will be based on the Organisation’s core values of integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity and commitment to UNESCO’s mandate and to the wider United Nations system. Previous relevant professional experience may be an asset however it is not an essential requirement.
The selected candidates, if successful through all the stages of the application process, will be appointed as UNESCO staff members on a regular fixed-term contract at 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 first 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 Young Professionals will be given the opportunity to participate in training on various and relevant UNESCO areas.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a curriculum vitae using a freestyle template of a maximum of 2 pages, to include name, gender, date of birth, telephone/ email, degree and the area of specialisation listed above, along with copies of university certificates, in order to be considered for pre-selection, NO LATER THAN 24 October 2023 to the:
Secretary-General
Grenada National Commission for UNESCO
Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture
Sir Eric Gairy Botanical Gardens
Tanteen, St George’s
Grenada
Email: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- In the framework of the papersmart policy applied by UNESCO, eligible candidates are asked to submit applications electronically
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