Consultant, Science Diplomacy
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:—Job ID:1364732257Posted on:24 Jun 2026
Overview
Provides expert advice on science diplomacy under UNESCO's Consolidating European Science Diplomacy (CUSP) project, supporting global-strand activities and events such as the Tech Diplomacy Forum. Contributes to developing an analytical framework, training needs assessment, and a science diplomacy policy observatory.
Department: Sciences Sector (SCS)
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish
Job Functions
- Policy, Economics and International Affairs
- Consulting and Advisory
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on science diplomacy for events, knowledge products and activities
- Support conceptualization and production of outputs for the Tech Diplomacy Forum and Chief Science Advisor's Roundtable
- Develop analytical framework and data-collection methodology for a global science diplomacy study
- Design and disseminate a training needs assessment survey and compile findings into a report
- Contribute to design of an integrated science diplomacy policy observatory on the GOSPIN platform
- Develop plans and background materials for a regional policy dialogue at CILAC 2026 in Brazil
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in natural sciences, basic sciences, science policy, International Relations, Development studies or related discipline
- At least 4 to 5 years relevant professional experience with progressive responsibility in natural sciences, basic sciences or science policy
Skills
Science diplomacy policy analysisTechnical report draftingStakeholder survey design and analysisData visualization for policy audiences
Additional info
- Consultant Contract, 8 months, remote work location
- Full-time position; consultant operates from own premises