Service contract at UNESCO

Job details

• Organization: UNESCO
• Contract type: Service contract
• Level: SC2
• Unit: Administration and Management (ADM) Sector
• Duty station: Dar es Salaam
• Work location: On-site
• Contract duration: Three months
• Recruitment open to: External candidates
• Application deadline: 18 September 2026 at midnight (UTC+3)

UNESCO’s core values

• Commitment to the Organization
• Integrity
• Respect for diversity
• Professionalism

Organizational context

Organizational context details were not provided in the source information.

Main tasks and services

Details of the main tasks and services were not provided in the source information.

Expected results

Details of the expected results were not provided in the source information.

Contract duration

The service contract will run for three months.

Fundamental and managerial skills

The following fundamental (F) and managerial (M) skills are listed:

• Communication (B)
• Responsibility (B)
• Innovation (B)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (B)
• Planning and organization (B)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (B)
• Teamwork (B)

For detailed information, consult the UNESCO Competency Mark.

Required qualifications

Training

Training requirements were not provided in the source information.

Professional experience

Professional experience requirements were not provided in the source information.

Skills and competencies

Specific skills and competency requirements were not provided in the source information.

Languages

Language requirements were not provided in the source information.

Selection and recruitment process

All applicants must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information.

To apply, visit the UNESCO Careers website. Applicants cannot make changes after submitting their applications. 

The selection process may include:

• Pre-recorded video interviews
• Written assessments
• Panel interviews
• Reference checks
• Requests for additional information considered relevant to the position’s qualification requirements

All candidates, whether successful or unsuccessful, will be informed of the outcome of their applications in a timely manner.

Subject to their consent, shortlisted candidates may also be added to UNESCO talent pools. Applicants should refer to the Data Privacy Statement for further information.

Additional information

• UNESCO reiterates that the overriding consideration in recruiting staff is the need to secure the services of people who possess the highest standards of work, competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of harassment.
• People from minority and indigenous groups, as well as people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
• UNESCO’s statutory retirement age is 65.
• UNESCO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

How to apply

Interested and qualified external candidates should complete and submit an online application through the UNESCO Careers website.

Applicants must ensure that all submitted information is complete and accurate because applications cannot be changed after submission.

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by midnight on 18 September 2026 (UTC+3).
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