Position:Professional | P-1Deadline:14 Oct 2026 (29 days left)Job ID:1372046157Posted on:14 Sep 2026 (1 day ago)
Pay and conditions
Source: UNESCO Careers + estimates by grade and duty station. Click the cards for more details.
Job Description
Support UNESCO's International Centre for Theoretical Physics on environmental and water-resource monitoring projects. The officer will deploy weather, gateway and water-level systems in the Maldives and Nile Basin, manage monitoring data and services, train technical staff, coordinate reporting and partners, document deployments, and conduct applied research for peer-reviewed publications.
Key Details
Department
Sciences Sector
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
1 year
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
1 year
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Deploy low-cost weather stations, terrestrial gateways and water-level sensors in the Maldives
- Support monitoring equipment deployments and data services across Nile Basin countries
- Design and deliver IoT and wireless-technology training for local technical staff
- Manage project activities, reporting and stakeholder communication with UNEP and national partners
- Document technical deployment details and share them with local stakeholders
- Conduct applied research on the resilience and effectiveness of deployed solutions
Role Requirements
- Master's degree in physics, engineering, computer science or a related field
- At least one year of relevant experience in environmental or water-resources management
- Excellent English
Desired Criteria
- International and multidisciplinary research-environment experience is preferred
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Project appointment
- Geographical mobility is required for international staff
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNESCO Careers, on 14 Sep 2026.