UNESCO recruits Assistant Director-general for External Relations and Cooperation for Paris

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) contributes to peace and human development in an era of globalization by furthering international cooperation through its programmes in education, sciences, culture and communication. With its 193 Member States and 5 Associate Members, UNESCO has its Headquarters in Paris (France) and operates globally through a network of offices and several institutes.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the authority of the Director-General, the Assistant Directors-General are responsible for providing intellectual leadership and strategic vision both in the field of their respective Sector and Field Offices. The Assistant Directors-General are also responsible for the overall management, formulation, planning and coordination of UNESCO’s programmes and plans of action in their Sector.
Vacancy details:
Position Title : Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Cooperation
Duty Station : Paris, France
Closing Date : 27 January 2010
Post number : VA: “ERC-001”

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