Consultant, Science Diplomacy

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.

• 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

• 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

• Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in natural sciences, science policy or applied statistics/data science is desirable

• Science diplomacy policy analysis
• Technical report drafting
• Stakeholder survey design and analysis
• Data visualization for policy audiences

• Consultant Contract, 8 months, remote work location
• Full-time position; consultant operates from own premises