Service Contract (SC2) at UNESCO – Dar es Salaam

Employer: UNESCO
Contract Type: Service Contract
Level: SC2
Unit: Administration and Management (ADM) Sector
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Work Location: On-site
Contract Duration: 3 months
Eligibility: External candidates
Posted: 21 August 2026
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 at midnight (UTC+3)

Job Overview

UNESCO is inviting applications from qualified external candidates for a Service Contract at SC2 level within its Administration and Management (ADM) Sector in Dar es Salaam.

The information provided in the source listing does not specify the exact job title, duties, educational requirements or professional experience for this service contract.

UNESCO Core Values

Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• Commitment to the Organization
• Integrity
• Respect for diversity
• Professionalism

Key Competencies

The vacancy lists the following competencies:

• Communication
• Responsibility
• Innovation
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Planning and organization
• Teamwork

UNESCO Competency Framework

Contract Details

The service contract will run for three months.

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Work Arrangement: On-site
Contract Level: SC2
Recruitment: Open to external candidates

Qualifications & Experience

The source listing does not provide specific requirements for:

• Educational qualifications or training
• Professional experience
• Technical skills
• Language requirements

Applicants should therefore review the detailed vacancy information on the UNESCO recruitment portal before applying.

Selection Process

Applicants must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information.

The recruitment process may include:

1. Pre-recorded video interviews
2. Written assessments
3. Panel interviews
4. Reference checks
5. Requests for additional qualification-related information

Applications cannot be modified after submission.

Shortlisted candidates may also be added to UNESCO talent pools, subject to their consent.

Additional Information

• UNESCO seeks candidates who demonstrate high standards of competence, integrity and professionalism.
• UNESCO has a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment.
• Persons with disabilities, minority groups and Indigenous peoples are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are treated confidentially.
• UNESCO’s statutory retirement age is 65.
• UNESCO does not charge application or recruitment fees at any stage.

Application Deadline

18 September 2026 at midnight (UTC+3)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the UNESCO Careers portal.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Important: The supplied vacancy information is incomplete and does not identify the specific duties, academic qualifications, experience or language requirements for this SC2 contract. Applicants should verify the full vacancy details on the UNESCO portal before submitting an application.