UNESCO offers Assistant-level roles—such as Administrative Assistant, Project Assistant, Secretarial Assistant—across its regional and country offices. These roles are vital for supporting day-to-day coordination, project implementation, and office operations in duty stations like Namibia, Kenya, Jordan, and South Africa.
Deadline: 2-25 August 2025
About UNESCO Assistant Roles
UNESCO Assistants support operations across administrative, cultural, and programme sectors. Positions include Secretarial Assistant (Apia, Samoa, Grade G‑5), Administrative Assistant (Amman, Jordan, G‑5), Senior Administrative Assistant (Abuja, Nigeria, G‑6), and Project Assistant (Pretoria, South Africa, G‑4). Responsibilities typically involve scheduling, correspondence, meeting coordination, filing, financial processes, vendor follow-up, and assisting programme implementation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage executive calendars, screening appointments, and greeting visitors
- Draft correspondence, filing, and maintain confidential records
- Handle finance-related tasks: payment requests, vendor contracts, expenditure logging
- Support programme events, travel logistics, and project documentation
- Assist in reporting, data entry, and vendor liaison under UNESCO administrative standard
Who Should Apply?
Ideal candidates typically have:
- A bachelor’s or equivalent university degree or diploma in administration, social sciences, or a related field
- At least 2–3 years of administrative, secretarial, or project support experience
- Fluency in English (other UNESCO languages such as French or Arabic are an asset)
- Strong digital skills (MS Office, records management, ERP tools) and professionalism in multicultural settings
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Why Apply
These Assistant roles are an excellent entry-point into UNESCO, offering hands-on experience with international education, culture, or science initiatives. They provide exposure to UN administrative systems, project coordination, and cross-border collaboration—all while contributing to UNESCO’s global mission.
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How to Apply
Monitor UNESCO’s official Careers Portal for Assistant-level vacancies (e.g., Administrative Assistant, Project Assistant, Secretarial Assistant) at duty stations like Windhoek, Amman, Abuja, Apia, Pretoria:
👉 https://careers.unesco.org
Conclusion
Assistant roles at UNESCO empower you to play a central support role in global cultural, educational, and scientific programmes—an ideal way to gain operational experience in international development.
Tip
Customize your cover letter and CV for each duty station, highlighting relevant administrative skills, language competencies, and any programme coordination or finance support experience.
Begin your journey supporting UNESCO’s global mission as an Assistant.
