About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>JOB DETAILS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Type of contract :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Consultant Contract</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Level :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Level 2 - Middle</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Hiring Unit :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Sciences Sector (SCS) </span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Duty Station :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Paris</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Work location :</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> Remote</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Duration of contract</span></strong><strong><span style="color:#0070c0"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> 8 months</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Hiring open to :</span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> External candidates</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) :</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">09/07/2026</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism</span></strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Background</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">In accordance with the UNESCO Programme and Budget 2026-2027 (43/C5), Major Programme II: Sciences, Output 3.3SC, UNESCO contributes to the <em>Consolidating EUropean Science Diplomacy (CUSP)</em> project, which promotes science diplomacy at the interface of scientific systems and foreign policy to advance peace, human rights, and sustainable development. As lead of the project's global strand, UNESCO brings global perspectives, actors from the Global South, and multilateral organizations into the broader effort to consolidate European science diplomacy, while fostering collaboration among science diplomacy stakeholders across regions in line with the strategic direction established by the 2025 UNESCO Global Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ASSIGNMENTS</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Section for Science Technology Innovation Policy (SC/ERT/RGD) and direct supervision of the project officer in charge of Science Diplomacy activities, the consultant shall undertake the following tasks:</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">1- Provide expert advice on science diplomacy, with special focus on inclusivity, pluralism and peacebuilding, for the development of events, knowledge products and other activities. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">a- provide technical support and input to the development of coordinated work plans in collaboration with partners</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">b- Provide technical support for the conceptualization, project design and production of outputs (including summary reports) of the Tech Diplomacy Forum, Chief Science Advisor’s Roundtable (CSAR), Foreign Ministries Science & Technology Advice Network (FMSTAN).</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">2- Contribute to the development of a methodology and analytical framework for conducting global-level study of science diplomacy actors and initiatives:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">a- Design the analytical fundamentals and data-collection methodology for the study, in consultation and collaboration with project partners</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">b- Gather stakeholder feedback on first draft of analytical framework and integrate accordingly</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">c- Prepare streamlined data collection resources such as draft surveys, interview templates and analytical coding terms</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">3- Contribute to the implementation of a needs assessment for science diplomacy training in a multilateral context:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">a- Disseminate a pilot survey to key science diplomacy stakeholders within the UNESCO system</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">b- Analyze survey results and compile into a needs assessment report for future capacity-building initiatives</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">4- Contribute to the design of an integrated science diplomacy policy observatory on the GOSPIN platform</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">a- Conduct desk research on the global policy landscape of science diplomacy to inform design of the platform</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">b- Contribute to developing the structure, organization and launch basic functionality of the platform</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">5- Develop plans for a policy dialogue in the margins of the </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Open Science Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean (</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">CILAC) 2026</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">a- In collaboration with UNESCO field offices and partners develop a regional policy dialogue in the margins of CILAC, to be hosted in Brazil from 24 to 26 November 2026</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">b- Develop concept and background notes in preparation of the event</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">c- Identify and suggest a list of suitable speakers and participants to invite</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">d-Consolidate a report on outcomes and policy implications of the dialogue</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 1.2px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Travel:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">If deemed necessary by UNESCO, the Individual Specialist may be required to travel in order to perform some of the work described above.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>CONTRACT DURATION</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">8 months</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>DELIVERABLES</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">To submit to UNESCO for approval:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">1- Concept note and programme of the Tech Diplomacy Forum (Task 1.b) </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">2- Project work plans developed in consultation with project partners (Task 1.a)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">3- Draft of the structural design of the science diplomacy policy section on the GOSPIN platform (Task 4.b) </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">4- Summary report for Chief Science Advisor’s Roundtable (Task 1.b)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">5- First draft of methodology and analytical framework for science diplomacy landscape study (Task 2.a) </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">6- Concept and programme on policy dialogue hosted at CILAC (Task 5.d)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">7- Final draft of methodology, analytical framework and data collection resources for science diplomacy landscape study (Task 2.a,b,c) </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">8- Analysis of science diplomacy training needs-assessment (Task 3.b)</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communication (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accountability (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Innovation (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Planning and organizing (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Results focus (C)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Teamwork (C)</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For detailed information, please consult the <a href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000245056?posInSet=9&queryId=bcd2a5ea-9a90-4938-88c1-3f56099f4201" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Competency Framework</a>.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">EDUCATION</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in natural sciences, basic sciences, science policy, International Relations, Development studies or other related discipline. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">WORK EXPERIENCE</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">At least 4 to 5 years relevant professional experience with progressive responsibility in the field of natural sciences, basic sciences, science policy.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Long Description</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Strong analytical and drafting skills for a variety of audiences. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Ability to present research findings and complex relationships clearly in graphs, figures.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Ability to provide advice and guidance.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Excellent IT skills to carry out the work.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Demonstrated capacity to work under tight deadlines. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">LANGUAGES</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">EDUCATION</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Advanced university degree (PhD degree or equivalent) in natural sciences, basic sciences, science policy, or applied statistics/data science, or other related natural science discipline. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0070c0">LANGUAGE</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>APPLICATION PROCESS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and submit <strong>one single document </strong>including the following elements: </span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">A letter of interest explaining how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the position. </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Curriculum Vitae or Resume </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">A brief technical and financial proposal of no longer than 1500 words (approximately 3 sides of A4) indicating monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (Applications submitted without a monthly rate will not be considered). </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately. Please note that this will be a full-time position, and the consultant will operate from his/her own premises. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">The approach he/she would adopt to carry out the assignment including any inputs that maybe required from UNESCO. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:0.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Application should be done through Success Factor only. In case you are unable to attach the required documents in the system, you may send an email to </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> quoting the reference <strong>(23979) </strong>in the subject line of your e-mail. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Please note: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">That all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To apply, please visit the <a href="https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNESCO Careers website</a>. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>