UNESCO Young Professionals Programme 2015

The UNESCO Young Professionals Programme 2015 is a placement programme to engage early-career professionals in UNESCO activities at the organization's Headquarters or regional bureaux worldwide. Candidates are expected to hold an advanced degree and fit one of the structural sub-divisions' thematic areas (education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, communication and information, external relations, legal, finance). Participation involves assignment within UNESCO structures and related professional responsibilities.

Engagement/placement in UNESCO Headquarters or regional bureaux worldwide and professional assignment within UNESCO organisational units.

Applicants must hold at least a master's (advanced) degree, be no older than 32 years by 2015-12-31, and have full proficiency in English or French; relevant work experience and knowledge of additional foreign languages are considered an advantage. Candidates must apply via the Georgian National Commission for UNESCO and the country may submit up to 15 candidates.

Submit CV in Georgian and a motivation letter in English or French (max 500 words) plus any supporting certificates to unesco@mfa.gov.ge by the stated deadline; incomplete or late applications are not considered.