Requirements

Education (required)

• An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in natural sciences or a closely related field.

Experience (required)

• At least seven years of growing responsibility in the sciences. Three of these years should preferably be at international level.

• Proven experience planning, running, coordinating and evaluating science programmes.

• Experience raising funds (resource mobilization).

• Experience leading teams of professionals in a multicultural setting.

Skills (required)

• Ability to turn strategy into clear priorities and actions.

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to build and manage partnerships and networks.

• Ability to write high-quality analytical reports.

• Knowledge of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

• Strong communication, diplomatic and representation skills.

Languages (required)

• Excellent written and spoken English or French, and a working knowledge of the other language.

Desirable (not required)

• A PhD in a sciences field.

• Work experience in Africa.

• Knowledge of how the UN system and international organizations work.

• Knowledge of UNESCO's science programmes and policies.

• Knowledge of other UNESCO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Other conditions

• Degrees must come from an institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). Shortlisted candidates must send scanned copies of their degrees before the interview.

• Staff on international posts must be willing to move between duty stations.

• The appointment depends on medical clearance and a visa from the host country, which UNESCO helps with.

• UNESCO's retirement age is 65.