The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced four senior-level career opportunities at its headquarters in Paris, France. The vacancies offer experienced professionals the chance to contribute to global initiatives in ocean science, strategic leadership, financial management, and international legal affairs.

As one of the leading specialized agencies of the United Nations, UNESCO works to advance peace, sustainable development, education, science, culture, and communication worldwide. The newly announced positions are aimed at accomplished leaders with extensive expertise in their respective fields and a commitment to international cooperation.

Four senior vacancies are now open at UNESCO HQs, across ocean science, financial management, strategic advisory, and legal affairs:

1️⃣ Director, UN Ocean Decade Coordination (D-1)

🔗 https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-DIRECTOR%2C-UN-OCEAN-DECADE-COORDINATION/1363132057

Deadline: 8 July 2026

2️⃣ Director, Division of Budget Management (D-1)

🔗 https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Director%2C-Division-of-Budget-Management/1363117257
Deadline: 8 July 2026

3️⃣ Special Advisor to the Director-General (D-1)

🔗 https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Special-Advisor-to-the-Director-General/1363408657/
Deadline: 10 July 2026

4️⃣ Legal Advisor/Director, Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs (D-2)

🔗 https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Legal-Adviser-Director/1361720757
Deadline: 25 June 2026