JOB DETAILS

Type of contract : Service Contract

Level : SC4

Hiring Unit : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station : New Delhi

Work location : On site

Duration of contract : 12 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC−5 Time) : 26/07/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO South Asia Regional Office, and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and Chief of Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Sector, the incumbent will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient management of the Sector’s programmatic and financial activities.

MAIN TASKS AND SERVICES

Programme Administration and Project Support:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SHS Sector’s regular programme budget and extrabudgetary projects, ensuring compliance with UNESCO’s rules, regulations, and administrative procedures.




- Assist in maintaining project work plans, activity schedules and implementation tracking tools.
- Maintain records of contract deliverables and payment schedules and follow up on documentation requirements.
- Draft, format, and proofread routine correspondence, internal memoranda, and project-related documentation under the guidance of the supervising Programme Specialist.
- Facilitate the flow of information and documentation between the SHS Sector and other units of the UNESCO Recent Delhi Regional Office, including the Finance and Administration Unit and the Communication and Public Engagement Unit.
- Assist in the organisation of Sector meetings, consultations, workshops, and events, including preparation of meeting notes, agendas, logistical arrangements, and follow-up action tracking.
- Undertake other tasks as requested by the Director or the Programme Specialist of the SHS Sector, as required.

Long Description

Financial Tracking

📌 Programme Assistant (New Delhi)
🏢 UNESCO
📍 New Delhi