Programme Associate (Public Information & Executive Office Support)Service Contract
JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Service Contract Level : 3 Hiring Unit : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX) Duty Station : Islamabad Work location : On site Duration of contract : 9 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC+5 T
Closing: 2026-03-15
Updated: 2026-03-03
Country: Pakistan
Structured facts
Category: UN
Country: Pakistan
Duty station: Islamabad, Pakistan
Contract type: Service Contract
Grade: 3
Posted: 2026-03-03
Updated: 2026-03-03
Role overview
JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Service Contract Level : 3 Hiring Unit : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX) Duty Station : Islamabad Work location : On site Duration of contract : 9 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC+5 T
JOB DETAILS
Type of contract : Service Contract
Level : 3
Hiring Unit : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)
Duty Station : Islamabad
Work location : On site
Duration of contract : 9 months
Hiring open to : External candidates
Application deadline (Midnight UTC+5 Time) : 12/03/2026
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity,
Respect for Diversity and Professionalism.
Applicants must be entitled to reside and work in the country of the duty station.
Under the overall authority and direct supervisor of the UNESCO Representative in Pakistan, the Programme Associate (Public Information & Executive Office Support) provides technical and operational support in the areas of digital communication, public information, and executive office coordination.
Within this framework, the incumbent supports the strengthening of the Office’s visibility and public image by assisting in the preparation, dissemination, and monitoring of communication outputs in line with UNESCO’s corporate communication standards and donor visibility requirements. The position also contributes to the smooth functioning of the Director’s Office by facilitating workflow management, correspondence tracking, documentation control, and coordination processes.
The incumbent works in close collaboration with programme and administrative colleagues, as well as external partners, to ensure timely information flow and appropriate follow-up on actions and commitments. The role requires a high degree of discretion, organizational skills, and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters, in accordance with UNESCO’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to Service Contract personnel.