Social and Human Sciences

Social and Human Science Sector, aims at advancing knowledge, and intellectual cooperation with other UNESCO sectors in order to facilitate social transformation for development. The main objective is to create social awareness by promoting the incorporation of social views, priorities and active participation in setting up projects and programmes in UNESCO’s areas of competences and national development activities.

               Social and Human Science sector focuses on;

  • Building social capacity through training and skills development,
  • Developing and implementing leadership programmes,
  • Supporting young people’s education through resource mobilization,
  • Facilitating social research, advocacy and influencing policy on issues affecting the society , and
  • Promoting networking and exchange programmes with organizations and individuals committed to giving a chance in life to society.

    Programmes implemented in the sector include;

  •  Youth and HIV/AIDS Programme,
  • Gender Equality,
  • Advancement of Human Rights,
  • Physical Education and Sports,
  • Associated Schools Project Network (ASP-net) and UNESCO Clubs

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OUR VISION

To become a centre of excellence in advancing knowledge, promoting peace and innovation in order to contribute towards building a knowledgeable, informed, innovative and patriotic society.



OUR MISSION

To involve stakeholders in execution of UNESCO programmes in its five areas of competence in order to realise the country development goals and to promote peace and understanding among nations.



OUR CORE VALUES

Client Focus, Result/outcome oriented, Integrity, Transparency and accountability, Innovativeness and creativity, Professionalism, Diligence to duty & Team work.
  • SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

  • A CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR EMERGENCY GRANTS – AWHF

    The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is an intergovernmental organization created in 2006 to support the effective conservation and promotion of cultural and natural heritages of outstanding universal value in Africa. AWHF is inviting a Call for Proposals for Emergency Grants in response to the urgent need for the preservation and protection of cultural heritage sites threatened by various factors including natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other emergencies.

    UNESCO National Commission is informing the general public on this opportunity for the qualified institutions and individuals to apply. For more details on how to apply please click here to download the guideline document and to learn more about AWHF visit www.awhf.net

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    UNESCO Dar es Salaam Job Opportunity - National Associate Project Officer

    Title: National Associate Project Officer

    Domain: Education and Gender Equality

    Grade: NO-B (Only nationals of Tanzania may apply for this post)

    Organizational Unit: UNESCO in Dar es Salaam

    Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania

    Type of contract: Project Appointment

    Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

    Annual salary: Approx. 100,312,000 Tanzanian Shillings (TZS

    Deadline: (midnight, East Africa standard time): 19th April 2019

    Click here to open the vacancy advertisement
    http://www.unescodar.or.tz/unescodar/
    jobs/VA_PO_KOICA_NOB_20190322.pdf

    Click here to download UNESCO CV
    http://www.unescodar.or.tz/unescodar/
    jobs/UNESCO_CV.doc