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Exciting Opportunity: UNESCO Seeks Programme Assistant for Education Initiatives in Paris
Exciting Opportunity: UNESCO Seeks Programme Assistant for Education Initiatives in Paris
- Post Number : ED 612
- Grade : G-5
- Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
- Duty Station: Paris
- Job Family: Education
- Type of contract : Fixed Term
- Duration of contract : 2 years
- Application Deadline : 11 Apr, 2025
UNESCO is looking for a dedicated Programme Assistant to support its education initiatives in Paris. This role offers a chance to contribute to global education projects, fostering international collaboration and sustainable development in diverse communities.
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.
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Responsibilities
- Provide general office assistance to the Section and secretarial functions to the Chief of Section,
- Provide support to programme administration of the Section: prepare budgetary monitoring information,
- Assist in the implementation of programmes/projects/activities of the Section,
- Provide administrative and organizational support for events/meetings/workshops/seminars including all aspects of logistics arrangements and follow up,
- Provide guidance, capacity development and support to new staff and general assistance to other office support staff.
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Requirements
- Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.
- 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.
- 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.
