About the opportunity
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, and communication. The Records Management Unit supports UNESCO staff at Headquarters and in Field Offices with records management and preservation, including staff separation procedures. Due to a temporary increase in check-out volumes, the unit is recruiting an Assistant Archivist to provide temporary operational support from 15 November 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Salary and benefits
- Service contract position (Level SC3) with UNESCO in Paris
- Remuneration as per UNESCO service contract standards
- Gaining professional experience within a prominent international organization
Who can apply?
- Training or degree in archival science or Records Management
- At least one relevant professional experience in the field of archives, particularly in transfer and arrangement of archival records
- Good written and spoken English and French
- Good IT skills and proficiency in Excel
Required documents
- Complete online application via the UNESCO Careers website
When to apply
- Application deadline is 30/10/2026 at Midnight UTC+2 Time
- Contract duration runs from 15 November 2026 to 15 January 2027
How to apply
- Visit the UNESCO Careers website
- Complete the online application form and provide complete and accurate information by the deadline
- Participate in potential pre-recorded video interviews, written assessments, and panel interviews if short-listed
Additional information
- The position is based on-site in Paris, France.
- Desirable qualifications include experience working in a multilingual professional environment and knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications such as SharePoint and Power Apps.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for professionals with background or training in archival science or records management looking for international organizational experience.
- Well-suited for candidates bilingual in English and French who excel in structured administrative and logistical tasks.
- Great opportunity for individuals comfortable with both digital file tracking and occasional physical handling of archival boxes.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is strictly fixed-term for a duration of two months from 15 November 2026 to 15 January 2027.
- The role requires physical on-site presence in Paris, France, involving occasional handling and moving of archival records.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term service contract provides a practical stepping stone for archivists seeking to build direct experience within a United Nations specialized agency while utilizing their bilingual communication and records management skills.
Our take
Archival professionals and records management practitioners with bilingual English-French capabilities available for a short on-site assignment in Paris should consider applying before the October deadline.
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