UNESCO believes that all forms of discrimination based on gender are violations of human rights, as well as a significant barrier to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Our message is clear: women and men must enjoy equal opportunities, choices, capabilities, power and knowledge as equal citizens. Equipping girls and boys, women and men with the knowledge, values, attitudes and skills to tackle gender disparities is a precondition to building a sustainable future for all.

For UNESCO, gender equality is far more than just a slogan. The Organization is not only committed to empowering/advocating women’s presence in different initiatives but also is devoted to reach gender parity within its staff.

• GENDER PARITY AT UNESCO SECRETARIAT

We are proud to be one of the few UN organizations, to date, to have achieved overall gender parity, in particular at the Senior Management level.

*As of January 2018

OUR WORKFORCE

We are looking for a geographically diverse and gender-balanced workforce made up of highly skilled, motivated and committed professionals. We seek candidates who embody our core values and uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. We welcome people who are mobile, dynamic, creative, adaptable and ready to work in any of UNESCO duty stations.

Click here to learn more about UNESCO’s Competency Framework

TYPE OF CONTRACTS

-Fixed-term
-Project Appointment/Short-term opportunities
-Consultants and Experts

OUR BENEFITS

• Attractive salary, rental subsidy and family allowances package
• Pension, insurance and medical benefits
• Education Grant
• Maternity and paternity leave, home, family and study leave
• Child Care
• Learning and development opportunities

Employee Spotlights from Vladimir Ryabinin and Firmin E. Matoko