Project Assistant at UNESCO – Apply by 25-Aug-2025 | Salary USD 1,135/month

Introduction
The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is recruiting a Project Assistant to provide essential programmatic and administrative support. Offering a monthly salary of INR 93,107 (approx. USD 1,135), this on-site role is an opportunity to contribute to an international organization committed to building a more peaceful and sustainable world through education.

About UNESCO MGIEP
UNESCO MGIEP is the first education-related Category 1 institute in the Asia-Pacific region. It pioneers innovative approaches to education, focusing on socio-emotional learning (SEL), digital pedagogies, and AI-driven educational solutions. Its work directly supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Role Overview
As Project Assistant, you will serve as the operational backbone of UNESCO MGIEP, ensuring administrative precision, financial accuracy, and seamless coordination between internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative & Financial Support: Process and review documentation, manage vendor profiles, process payments, monitor contracts, and ensure compliance with UNESCO regulations.

• Travel & Logistics: Arrange travel requisitions, hotel bookings, budget tracking, and prepare mission documents.

• Correspondence & Documentation: Draft, edit, and finalize routine and complex correspondence with quality control over grammar, formatting, and content.

• Event Organization: Plan and coordinate meetings, conferences, and workshops, prepare materials, and take minutes.

• Data & System Management: Maintain a coherent digital and physical filing system, track incoming/outgoing correspondence, and prioritize urgent matters.

Project Assistant at UNESCO | Salary USD 1,135/month

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in administration, management, or related field.

• Experience: Administrative/financial support experience in international organizations preferred.

• Skills: Strong organizational skills, MS Office proficiency, attention to detail, and ability to work in multicultural settings.

• Languages: Fluency in English; other languages are an asset.

Contract & Benefits

• Salary: INR 93,107/month (~USD 1,135)

• Location: New Delhi, India (on-site)

• Deadline: 25 August 2025

📌 Apply on the Official UNESCO Careers Site

FAQs

1. Where is the job based?
The position is based on-site at UNESCO MGIEP in New Delhi, India.

2. What is the salary?
The monthly base salary is INR 93,107 (~USD 1,135).

3. When is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply is 25 August 2025.

4. Is this role remote?
No, it requires on-site presence in New Delhi.

5. What qualifications are needed?
A diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, plus administrative experience (international organization experience preferred).

6. How do I apply?
Apply through the official UNESCO careers portal.