Loans and Secondments
Various entities can loan or second an individual to UNESCO in order to provide expertise based on specific needs of the Organization and mutual interests. Releasing entities collaborating with UNESCO include Governments, Non-Governmental Organizations, International Organizations, Universities, Foundations and private sector companies.
Secondments
A secondment is an arrangement whereby a Releasing Entity finances a temporary post, covering salary, entitlements and benefits of an individual assigned to work for UNESCO for a limited and specified period of time.
The individual is placed on the payroll of UNESCO and will have the status of a staff member for the duration of the secondment. They may therefore participate in the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund or the UNESCO Medical Benefits Fund.
The standard duration of a secondment is minimum one year and shall not exceed four years.
Loans
A loan is an arrangement whereby a Releasing Entity pays full and direct remuneration, including benefits and social security, directly to an individual assigned to work for UNESCO for a limited and specified period of time.
The individual remains on the payroll of the Releasing Entity and is not considered as a staff member of UNESCO.
The standard duration of a loan is minimum six months and shall not exceed four years.
Recruitment process
- A loan or secondment arrangement may be proposed either by UNESCO or by an entity wishing to loan or second an individual to UNESCO.
- UNESCO establishes the terms of reference, including the qualifications and experience required for the assignment.
- UNESCO interviews the candidates and makes the final selection.
- Extensions of Loan Agreements/Individual Contracts are possible subject to acceptable performance and the agreement of all parties concerned.
There is a six-month moratorium on contractual employment in UNESCO at the end of a loan or a secondment.