Grants & Partnerships Associate (International)

UNESCO; Paris; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Family allowance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

UNESCO is seeking a skilled professional to join the Division for Partnerships (DPA) in Paris as part of the Grants Management workflow. The role focuses on reviewing and negotiating funding agreements, coordinating with Legal Affairs and other services, and ensuring accurate documentation in ERP systems.

The incumbent will contribute to policy updates and donor engagement. The position requires at least two years in agreements management, with preference for international or multi-stakeholder

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in agreements management or related field.
• International level experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with multiple services (Legal Affairs, Ethics, Financial Services).

Responsibilities

• Review funding agreements against standard or donor templates and provide comments.
• Assist in internal consultations and delegation of authorities for signature of funding agreements.
• Support set-up of funding agreements with donors and amendments for extensions and budget revisions.
• Oversee upload of signed agreements and related reports in ERP systems.
• Keep the monitoring list up to date for pipeline information.
• Support development of policies, templates and internal guidance notes on grants management.

Skills

Agreements management

Donor landscape knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Advanced degree in finance, law, econ, or related field

Alternative degree + 2 years experience accepted

Job description

UNESCO is seeking a skilled professional to join the Division for Partnerships (DPA) in Paris as part of the Grants Management workflow. The role focuses on reviewing and negotiating funding agreements, coordinating with Legal Affairs and other services, and ensuring accurate documentation in ERP systems.

The incumbent will contribute to policy updates and donor engagement. The position requires at least two years in agreements management, with preference for international or multi-stakeholder