Associate Project Officer (Culture)
Culture Sector (CLT) · Paris · Apply by October 24, 2026
About this role
Associate Project Officer (Culture) OVERVIEW Position Number: CLT/PA 125 Grade: P-2 Parent Sector: Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Culture Contract Type: Project Appointment Duration of contract: 1 year Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 30/09/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance The Africa Unit is part of the World Heritage Centre, which is under UNESCO’s Culture Sector. The Unit assists African States Parties to the 1972 Convention in identifying, protecting, and preserving cultural and natural heritage properties. Specifically, the Africa Unit coordinates and supports the management and conservation of World Heritage sites across the African continent. The Unit facilitates communication and collaboration among African States Parties, supports site identification through the preparation of Tentative Lists and nomination processes, and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to ensure the…