Associate Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) Vacancy-Job Ref: EJFRUNESCO/2702/202481

Associate Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) Vacancy-Job Ref: EJFRUNESCO/2702/202481
Paris (France)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for the Natural Sciences’ Sector (ADG/SC), guidance from the Director of the Division of Science Policy and Basic Sciences, and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy, the incumbent will be responsible for providing professional and technical support, research and analysis to sectional and divisional work as well as cross-sectional, divisional and programmatic activities and initiatives specifically related to the implementation of the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, science communication and popularization of science. H/she will work within the frameworks of UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (C/4), the approved Programme and Budget (C/5), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as any relevant global or regional development plans.

In particular the incumbent will:

Long Description
Support the implementation of the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science by assisting in the organization of expert and governmental meetings, drafting background documents and reports, conducting research, compiling analysis and data for various publications, projects, and policy proposals. In addition, maintain and expand contacts with open science actors and networks, including scientific and research institutions.
Assist in gathering data and statistics and contribute to reports that monitor the implementation of the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science as well as associated programmes and projects financed through regular and extra-budgetary funds. Additionally, provide briefings to UNESCO’s Field Offices or Headquarters as required.
Support the design, coordination, and implementation of innovative science communication approaches, including managing the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for Science Popularization and World Science Day.
Contribute to project planning and implementation, particularly in coordinating capacity-building activities for science museums and technology parks. Additionally, assist in maintaining communication tools such as websites, social media, and exhibitions.
Update and improve databases, indexes, and other information systems (mailing and distribution lists, etc.), as well as assist in the evaluation of UNESCO Chairs and University Twinning and Networking Programme (UNITWIN) Networks and Category II Centres under the auspices of UNESCO.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Professionalism (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in one of the relevant fields of basic sciences, natural sciences and/or STI.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 (two) years of progressively responsible/relevant professional experience in one of the fields of basic sciences, natural sciences or STI, of which 1 (one) year acquired in an international environment.
Proven experience of developing, implementing, and managing international scientific projects.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Good analytical, organizational and project management skills with a good level of autonomy including organizing international meetings and events.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to collect, consolidate, synthesize, and analyse information from various sources.
Capacity to build and maintain effective working relations in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment and with relevant institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and persuasively with various stakeholders at all levels and through various channels.
Ability to effectively work in a team and maintain working relationships in a multicultural environment.
Proficiency in IT skills on office software.
LANGUAGE

Excellent knowledge of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Advanced University degree (PhD or equivalent) in one of the relevant fields of basic sciences or natural sciences.
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WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience within a United Nations Agency(ies), programme(s) or international organization(s).
Experience in establishing and maintaining professional networks.
Experience in research and analysis in the field of natural sciences.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment.
Ability to work in close partnership with a wide range of national, regional and international scientific organizations, and/or professional organizations especially related to STI.
Good knowledge of UNESCO’s work and programmes in the area of natural sciences.
LANGUAGE

Good working knowledge of French.
Knowledge of another official UNESCO language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

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