The UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme - MLPP)

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The UNESCO Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP) is a prestigious recruitment initiative that offers talented mid-level professionals the opportunity to begin or advance their careers as International Civil Servants at UNESCO. While the program is open to candidates from all UNESCO Member States, priority consideration will be given to individuals from non- and under-represented Member States, as well as to internal candidates.

Summary:
Host: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Category: Fellowships | International Job
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: US $99,451 | Other Compensation
No IELTS Required
Deadline: October 31, 2023

Details:
The MLPP 2023 has various positions available, including:
- MLPP 2023_Liaison Officer (Asia & the Pacific) – Paris, France
- MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Water Quality) – Paris, France
- MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Rabat, Morocco
- MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Yaounde, Cameroon
- MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – New Delhi, India
- MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) – Dakar, Senegal

Requirements:
To be considered for the MLPP fellowship, applicants must:
- Be a national of a UNESCO Member State. Qualified candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Meet the educational and work experience requirements established by UNESCO for professional positions at P-3 and P-4 level.
- Have a minimum of 4 years (for P-3) or 7 years (for P-4) of relevant work experience, including international experience.
- Hold an advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the relevant field.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of at least one working language of the Secretariat (English or French). Knowledge of the other working language and additional languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) may be required or considered an asset.

Duration and Reward:
UNESCO offers competitive salaries and benefits for its employees, which may include annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan. For the MLPP, the approximate annual starting salary is $99,451 US dollars. Detailed information about benefits and entitlements can be found in the Guide to Staff Benefits provided by UNESCO.

Method of Application:
The evaluation process for MLPP candidates involves various assessments, such as pre-recorded video interviews, written tests, and competency-based interviews with live panels. Only candidates selected for further evaluation will be contacted.
To apply, interested individuals must complete an online application and provide accurate and comprehensive information. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2023. Please click on the "CLICK HERE TO APPLY" https://careers.unesco.org/content/Mid-Level-Professional-Programme/

Please ensure that you carefully review the requirements before applying to confirm your eligibility and qualifications for the MLPP positions.