Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 10 March 2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
In accordance with the UNESCO Programme and Budget 2024–2025 (42C/5), Major Programme II: Natural Sciences, Output 4.SC4 Member States capacities strengthened to improve science, technology and innovation (STI) policies, access to scientific and technological advancements and enhance knowledge sharing, including through Open Science, under the overall authority of the Assistant Director General for Natural Sciences (ADG/SC), guidance from the Director of the Division for Science Policy and Basic Sciences and direct supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent is responsible for the development and dissemination of the UNESCO Science Report. The Consultant will coordinate the development of the UNESCO Science Report, in particular, undertake the following tasks:
Work assignment
Initiate the implementation of a workplan and methodology for the next edition of the UNESCO Science Report, in consultation with internal and external stakeholders, in particular:
DELIVERABLES
Provide for approval, the following deliverables:
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGES
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION
Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and submit one single document including the following elements:
Your application should be submitted as one document incorporating all the required elements (pdf format) to be uploaded in the application section “Employment History Form”
To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.
Please note:
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
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