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Have you got the right profile? Before applying for a Professional post at UNESCO, assess your eligibility: have you got the right job profile? To guide you in this process, the necessary qualifications are listed below: Education: university degree in education, culture, science, social and human sciences or communication or in a field linked directly to the management and administration of an international organization. Languages: an excellent knowledge of either French or English (the two working languages) and a good knowledge of the other language. A knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Russian is an additional asset. Note: for applicants from unrepresented or under-represented countries, knowledge of a single UNESCO working language is acceptable. However, once appointed, the staff member must learn the second working language. Attitude: awareness of the multiple facets of a multicultural world and a commitment to international public service are essential. Experience: as a rule, two to three years’ experience for junior professionals (grade P-1/P-2); four to eight years’ experience for middle-ranking professionals (grade P-3/P-4); ten to 15 years’ experience, including management experience, for management professionals (grade P-5, D and ADG). In addition to these essential features common to all Professional posts, each vacant post has its own specific requirements, which can be found in the post vacancy notice.

Generic Field	How to do Professionals First, assess your skills: have you got the right profile? If so, see how to apply with the guide for applying online or off-line, If you succeed to go through the recruitment process step by step, You’ll obtain the status and entitlements of professionals at UNESCO.
Publication Date	04 May 2003

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