UNESCO
Consultant (Dakar, Senegal)
- Lieu d'affectation
- 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal
- Pays / zone
- Senegal
- Région
- Africa
- Système ONU
- Specialized Agency
- Type of contract
- Consultant
- Contract Level
- Level 3 - Senior
- Hiring Unit
- Education Sector (ED)
- Duty Station
- Dakar
- Work location
- Remote
- Duration of contract
- 2 months
- Hiring open to
- External candidates
- Application deadline (Midnight UTC±0 (UTC) Time)
- 30/08/2026
- Clôture
- 8/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
À propos de ce poste
UNESCO is seeking a Consultant at Level 3 (Senior) to support the Education Sector (ED) based in Dakar, Senegal. The role is a short-term contract lasting two months, with the possibility of remote work. The position is open to external candidates and requires a strong commitment to UNESCO's core values, including integrity, respect for diversity, and professionalism. The consultant will be expected to demonstrate core competencies such as communication, accountability, innovation, knowledge sharing, planning, results focus, and teamwork. While specific technical assignments are not detailed in the provided text, the role demands high standards of efficiency and technical competence. The selection process involves an online application, potential video interviews or written assessments, panel interviews, and reference checks. UNESCO emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy against harassment and encourages applications from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities. All applications must be submitted by the deadline with complete and accurate information. The organization ensures confidentiality and does not charge fees at any stage. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the Education Sector's objectives within a diverse and professional environment.
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JOB DETAILS
Type of contract :Consultant Contract
Level :Level 3 - Senior
Hiring Unit :Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station :Dakar
Work location : Remote
Duration of contract: 2 months
Hiring open to : External candidates
Application deadline (Midnight UTC±0 (UTC) Time) :30/08/2026
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
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ASSIGNMENTS
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COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)
- Communication (C)
- Accountability (C)
- Innovation (C)
- Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
- Planning and organizing (C)
- Results focus (C)
- Teamwork (C)
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.
To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.
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.
Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.
Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
- lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
- All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
- UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.
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