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Job Description
UNESCO seeks a part-time consultant in Kyiv to coordinate the UNESRALE initiative in Ukraine. The consultant will assess research-infrastructure needs, build partnerships with universities and technology providers, connect Ukrainian and international infrastructures, deliver training, and prepare reports, proposals, needs assessments, case studies and communications materials for UNESCO.
Key Details
Department
Sciences Sector
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Employment type
Contractor / Part-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
4 months, with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance
Work hours
Part-time
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, Ukrainian
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation of the UNESRALE remote-access-to-laboratory-equipment initiative in Ukraine
- Design analytical frameworks, deploy surveys and assess scientific-infrastructure needs
- Build partnerships with foreign universities, research institutions and technology providers
- Facilitate collaboration between Ukrainian and international research infrastructures
- Support online and offline training and workshops for beneficiaries
- Prepare progress reports, concept notes and project proposals
- Prepare needs assessments, best-practice reports and case studies
- Prepare UNESCO communications materials
Role Requirements
- Master's degree in natural sciences, engineering and technology or a related field
- At least five years of relevant experience in science, applied research or international research or technical-cooperation projects
- Demonstrated experience using research equipment and understanding laboratory research methods, experimental procedures and scientific workflows
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian
Desired Criteria
- PhD or Doctor of Sciences degree
- Knowledge of another UNESCO official language
Skills
Additional Information
- Hybrid working arrangement combining remote work with on-site presence in Kyiv
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNESCO Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.