Liaison Officer (Natural Sciences) Re-advertisement

at  UNESCO

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 1BESC0001RP
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Brussels
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 19-NOV-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the relevant field of natural sciences (Environment, Ecology, Hydrology, Earth Sciences and Basic Sciences) and/or Engineering.
Work Experience
Minimum of 4 (four) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in the field of natural sciences, of which preferably 2 (two) years acquired at international level.
Professional experience in international scientific cooperation in the area of natural sciences, including the development of programmes and projects.
Working knowledge of the EU and institutions.
Experience in fundraising and other resource mobilisation mechanisms and building partnerships for international science programmes.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills to advocate for UNESCO’s natural science priorities.
Ability to quickly understand new concepts, approaches, and practices in the field of natural sciences.
Ability to provide technical and thematic contributions to expert meetings and working groups, as well as to consultative processes related to EU policymaking in the field of natural sciences.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment, to foster and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to work under pressure in a complex and changing environment.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced university degree (Ph.D degree or equivalent) in the relevant field of natural sciences and/or engineering.
Work Experience
Experience in the organization and coordination of international workshops, meetings and events.
Experience within government in the field of natural sciences.
Experience with specialised agencies of the UN system and/or professional Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and/or organisations for international technical cooperation.
Experience in establishing and maintaining professional networks.
Experience in promoting South-South cooperation in capacity building in natural sciences applications at the national and regional levels.
Skills and Competencies
Experience in communication and raising visibility through different medias.
Experience in working in the UN system.
Knowledge of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Good knowledge and understanding of the UNESCO Natural Sciences Programmes.
Languages
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Please refer the Job description for details