Research and Policy Consultant

Supports UNESCO Science Report and scientific literacy work through research coordination, policy analysis, editorial review, stakeholder engagement and knowledge-product development.

Department: Research, Governance and Diplomacy Section

• Review UNESCO Science Report chapters, figures, tables, references and supporting materials
• Conduct research, literature reviews, policy analysis, evidence synthesis and data analysis on science, technology and innovation
• Coordinate Editorial Board members, authors, reviewers, consultants, Member States and partner institutions
• Provide quality assurance for analytical coherence, policy relevance, data integrity and editorial consistency
• Support scientific literacy and science popularisation consultations, surveys, workshops and partnerships
• Prepare briefing materials, meeting documentation and follow-up actions
• Draft policy briefs, discussion papers, consultation reports and knowledge products

• Advanced university degree in natural sciences, engineering, data science, science and technology policy or another relevant quantitatively oriented field
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in research, policy analysis, programme coordination, editorial coordination or international development
• Experience supporting research publications, policy reports, scientific assessments or international initiatives
• Experience coordinating with international experts, institutions and stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written English
• Intermediate to advanced data analysis and visualization skills

• Consultancy duration is 8 months
• Consultant will work from UNESCO premises in Paris
• Applicants must submit one document with letter of interest, CV, and technical and financial proposal including monthly rate
• Applications without a monthly rate will not be considered