Youth Programs & Partnerships Assistant, Sciences Sector

UN Atlas; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNESCO in Paris seeks a Programme Assistant to support the Youth Coordination Section within the Sciences Sector. You will assist with preparing documents, coordinating events, travel, translation, procurement, and meeting logistics to advance youth initiatives.

You will track project progress and budgets, help recruit temporary staff, maintain records, and ensure timely information flow between teams, enabling effective programme administration and cross‑sector collaboration.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant administrative experience requested.
• Experience in the UN system, multilateral organisations, or international relations desirable.
• Strong drafting and communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme administration support for events, outreach, and partnerships.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for events: venue, lists, invitations.
• Assist with procurement, contractual documents, and payments.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and speeches; support translation/interpretation.
• Track project progress and budgets; maintain budgets, contracts and HR movement records.
• Support HR actions including recruitment of temporary staff and related paperwork.

Skills

Drafting in English/French

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Discretion and initiative

Office software proficiency

Procurement & budgeting knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UNESCO in Paris seeks a Programme Assistant to support the Youth Coordination Section within the Sciences Sector. You will assist with preparing documents, coordinating events, travel, translation, procurement, and meeting logistics to advance youth initiatives.

You will track project progress and budgets, help recruit temporary staff, maintain records, and ensure timely information flow between teams, enabling effective programme administration and cross‑sector collaboration.