About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>OVERVIEW</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Position Number</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>1CAUIS0108PA</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Grade</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>G-6</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Parent Sector</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Institute for Statistics (UIS)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Duty Station</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Montreal</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Job Family</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Education</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0070c0"><strong>Contract Type</strong>: </span>Project Appointment</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Duration of contract</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>1 year</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Recruitment open to</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>Internal and external candidates</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time)</span></strong><span style="color:#0070c0">: </span>08/07/2026</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:darkorange"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism </span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="color:black"><strong>Contract duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.</strong></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>INSTRUCTIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Only candidates who are entitled to work in Canada may apply to this position.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the official source of internationally comparable data in education, science, culture, and communication, and serv…The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the official source of internationally comparable data in education, science, culture, and communication, and serves as the custodian agency for SDG 4 on quality education. In this capacity, the UIS coordinates the production, validation, and reporting of data with Member States and partners worldwide, ensuring the global community has the reliable evidence it needs to track progress and shape policy.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The Foresight, Research and Innovation (FRM) Section operates at the most forward-looking edge of this work, leading SDG 4 coordination, anticipating emerging data needs through strategic foresight, and developing new methodologies, including frameworks for learning assessment. This is demanding work—multiple workstreams, complex technical inputs, and a wide network of national and international partners, all in motion at once. As the agenda grows, so does the behind-the-scenes effort that sustains it: maintaining datasets, documenting processes, organizing meetings, and keeping knowledge accessible and consistent. These demands have outpaced existing capacity.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The Senior Statistical Assistant fills that gap. This is not a peripheral role but core operational infrastructure—safeguarding data integrity, powering effective knowledge management, and keeping the Section's outputs flowing smoothly. By holding this foundation steady, the incumbent frees the Section's analytical and methodological work to advance with rigor and continuity. The Terms of Reference that follow set out exactly what this role delivers.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">This role is the operational backbone of the UIS Foresight, Research and Innovation Section. As its work on SDG4 coordination, foresight, and methodological development grows busier and more complex, the Senior Statistical Assistant keeps the data, documents, and daily processes organized—freeing analysts and managers to focus on the substantive work.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The job centers on three things: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">data and documentation: compiling, cleaning, and version-controlling SDG4 datasets and technical records); </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">research and coordination: turning background information into briefing notes and running meetings, agendas, and follow-ups with partners and Member States), and </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">programme and admin support: tracking deliverables across workstreams and handling mission, workshop, and procurement logistics.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Why it matters: UIS is the official source of internationally comparable education data and a key contributor to global SDG monitoring—work that lives or dies on data that is accurate, consistent, and ready to use. By keeping those inputs clean and processes running smoothly, this role helps the Section deliver on time and to standard.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>1. Programme & Workstream Support</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support implementation of the Section's work programme, including SDG 4 coordination, strategic foresight, and methodological development</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Track workplans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Maintain structured tracking tools (e.g., task lists, document logs, input matrices)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support coordination of inputs from internal teams and external partners</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>2. Data and Database Management</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Compile, clean, validate, and update datasets related to SDG 4 indicators and analytical work</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Maintain databases, indicator series, and metadata, ensuring consistency and version control</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Prepare datasets for reporting, analysis, and dissemination</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Document and archive datasets and related materials</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>3. Background Research & Analytical Support</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Conduct structured background research supporting foresight exercises, methodological development, and SDG 4 reporting</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Compile and synthesize information into briefing notes, tables, charts, and summaries</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support preparation of analytical inputs for reports and presentations</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>4. Knowledge Management and Documentation</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Maintain organized repositories of technical documents, guidance materials, and meeting records</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ensure version control and accessibility of documents</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support drafting and formatting of technical notes, guidance documents, and meeting summaries</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>5. SDG 4 Coordination & Meeting Support</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support preparation and organization of technical meetings, workshops, and consultations</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Assist with agenda preparation, compilation of background documents, and follow-up on action points</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Facilitate communication with partners and Member States (logistical and documentation support)</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>6. Administrative and Logistic Support</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Provide logistical and administrative support for missions, workshops, and contracts</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support procurement and coordination processes as required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Contribute to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the team</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communication (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accountability (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Innovation (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Planning and organizing (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Professionalism (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Results focus (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Teamwork (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Professionalism (C)</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Short Description</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For detailed information, please consult the <a href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000245056/PDF/245056qaa.pdf.multi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Competency Framework</a>.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">EDUCATION</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Completed secondary education, or technical or vocational schooling.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">WORK EXPERIENCE </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in data processing, database management or programme support, including demonstrated experience supporting projects with several moving parts and organizing meetings and logistics.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Proficiency with statistical software (for example R or Stata) and advanced spreadsheet functions. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience maintaining databases, datasets and metadata, with strong attention to accuracy and version control. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience using document or knowledge-management systems and documenting processes. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills, with the ability to track tasks and manage several workstreams and deadlines at once. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Clear writing, able to produce technical notes and documentation.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">LANGUAGES </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">EDUCATION</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Post-secondary training in one or more of: statistics or data management; education, social sciences or development studies; or administration, project management or information management.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">WORK EXPERIENCE</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience in an international organization or in projects spanning several countries. </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Exposure to education data or to work related to the Sustainable Development Goals.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">LANGUAGES </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Working knowledge of French, or of another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The approximate annual starting salary for this post is <span style="color:black">58,962 CAD. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our <a title="" href="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2024/02/Brochure%20staff%20benefits%20-%20HR%20International%20Staff.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guide to Staff Benefits</a>.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To apply, please visit the <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Careers website</a>. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO applies to a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (<a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/geo-distribution" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last update here</a>) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Geographical mobility is required for staff members appointed to UNESCO’s international posts.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. UNESCO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link: <a title="https://www.whed.net/home.php" href="https://www.whed.net/home.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.whed.net</a></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by the Organization, is required for International Professional positions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>