Senior Programme Assistant (ED) - SC 6/1-BAG-26-ED-0002 BAG
Quick answer
UNESCO is hiring a Senior Programme Assistant (ED) in Baghdad, Iraq, to support the ITALEEM project and Education Unit portfolio, with a focus on programme operations, budget management, and stakeholder coordination. The position is on-site and requires a university degree and at least five years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Senior Programme Assistant (ED) - SC 6/1-BAG-26-ED-0002 BAG
- Organization
- UNESCO
- Location
- Baghdad, Iraq
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Senior Programme Assistant (ED) will support the effective delivery of the ITALEEM project and the Education Unit portfolio by coordinating programme operations, managing budgets, and facilitating coordination among various stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Support integrated planning and operational follow-up for assigned projects and activities
- Support budget monitoring and expenditure information in UNESCO’s corporate systems
- Ensure compliance by preparing and reviewing administrative and contractual documentation
- Coordinate routine operational interfaces with implementing partners, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and government counterparts
- Coordinate the administrative and logistical arrangements for missions, workshops, consultations, meetings, and other programme activities
- Provide timely management and coordination support through concise correspondence, meeting records, status updates, reports, and responses to routine enquiries
What it takes
- A university degree in a relevant field
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant and progressively responsible experience
- Experience supporting financial and activity monitoring of implementing partners
- Experience using corporate financial or programme management systems and standard office applications
- Fluent in Arabic and English
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Baghdad, Iraq, and is on-site.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include a university degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and fluency in Arabic and English.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the UNESCO Careers website and complete the online application by the deadline of 10/22/2026.
How to apply
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