Service Contract, Administration

About this role

UNESCO is recruiting a full-time service contract holder at SC2 level in its Administration and Management sector, based at the Dar es Salaam office in Tanzania. The contract runs for three months and is open to external candidates, with work on site. The post-holder will support administrative and management functions at the Dar es Salaam duty station, helping ensure smooth operational delivery. The vacancy lists specific tasks, expected results and contract duration under dedicated sections, though these details are not reproduced in the supplied text.

The role requires upholding UNESCO's core values of commitment, integrity, respect for diversity and professionalism. Relevant competencies include communication, responsibility, innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, planning and organization, and teamwork. Required qualifications are covered under education, professional experience, aptitudes and skills, and languages in the full announcement, but the source text does not detail them. No preferred qualifications are specified.

The position sits within UNESCO's Administration and Management sector and supports the office's operational backbone in Dar es Salaam. Candidates are advised to consult the full vacancy for detailed eligibility criteria. Working conditions include a service contract at SC2 level, full-time hours, on-site work, and a three-month duration. The selection process may include pre-recorded video interviews, written assessments, panel interviews, and reference checks.

All applicants will be informed of the outcome, and preselected candidates may join talent pools with their consent. UNESCO charges no recruitment fees, applies zero tolerance for harassment, and encourages applications from minority groups, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The statutory retirement age is 65. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information, and no modifications can be made after submission.

Apply online via the UNESCO Careers website by 18 September 2026, midnight UTC+3.