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Assistant director-general for sciences

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France , Paris

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249178.00 USD / Year
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Under the authority of the Director-General, the Assistant Director-General for Sciences is responsible for providing intellectual leadership and strategic vision for the Sciences Sector in line with the Organization's Medium-Term Strategy for 2022–2029 document (41 C/4) and the decisions of the governing bodies. To this end, the Assistant Director-General for Sciences is responsible for the overall implementation of Major Programme II (Natural Sciences) and Major Programme III (Social and Human Sciences), approved by UNESCO's governing bodies, including for its category 1 institute (the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics). The mission of the Sciences Sector is to harness natural, basic, social and human sciences as a transformative force for sustainability, human rights, gender equality, peace, and equity by integrating the best and all available forms of knowledge, technology, ethical reflection, governance, and inclusive, intercultural dialogue across disciplines, knowledge systems and worldviews, and strengthening the link between scientific frontiers and societal relevance underpinned by research and supported by evidence-based policy for development.

Job Responsibility:

  • Advance UNESCO's initiatives and measurable impact across key sciences domains, including Social Policies and Inclusion
  • Ethics, Research and Technology
  • Ecological and Earth Sciences
  • and Water Sciences
  • strengthen policies and governance related to sciences, technology and innovation and increase access to scientific and technological advances and knowledge-sharing, through open sciences approaches, as well as reinforced science-policy-society interface
  • empower Member States to manage the ethical, legal, environmental and societal implications of sciences, technology and innovation, including cutting-edge science, emerging technologies and their applications, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and neuro-technologies
  • monitor global trends and developments in the different scientific fields and their contributions to solving global challenges and social transformations
  • promote knowledge and building of human and institutional capacities as regards natural, basic, social and human sciences
  • foster international scientific cooperation at the service of society to address the complexity of social transformations, Earth systems, biodiversity, disaster risk reduction, climate change mitigation and freshwater security
  • develop comprehensive and integrated actions with UNESCO's global networks of designated sites (biosphere reserves, UNESCO Global Geoparks and ecohydrology sites), UNESCO centres and Chairs in both major programmes
  • reinforce links with global and regional scientific associations and institutions
  • promote the integration of a human rights-based approach in all of UNESCO's programmes and activities
  • support youth-policy development, youth action, and civic engagement
  • promote intercultural dialogue
  • advance intergovernmental cooperation and building multi-stakeholder public policies in the field of sports and anti-doping
  • strengthen the philosophy and humanities programme, the debate of ideas, as well as the General History of Africa, as well as the Routes of Enslaved Peoples, and Silk Roads programmes
  • mobilize partnerships and extrabudgetary resources
  • foster innovation and foresight in the sciences
  • represent the Director-General and UNESCO in high-level international fora and intergovernmental meetings

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a discipline related to the field of sciences
  • at least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience from senior leadership/executive positions in areas directly related to UNESCO's Sciences Programme, including assignments at the regional/international levels, with particular emphasis on experience in managing global scientific programmes and institutions
  • demonstrated capacity to conduct complex negotiations and managing politically sensitive normative processes at the international level, preferably in the context of multilateral scientific cooperation and the United Nations system
  • demonstrated experience in leading large, diverse teams and managing organizational transformation, including change management and strategic planning
  • substantial experience representing an organization and engaging effectively with high-level government/international officials
  • extensive relevant professional experience in scientific research and cooperation
  • knowledge of, and commitment to, the Organization's mandate, vision, strategic directions and priorities
  • strong and innovative leadership, capable of articulating a compelling vision for the role of sciences
  • strong political acumen and diplomatic skills to represent UNESCO effectively and engage high-level stakeholders
  • demonstrated ability to lead institutional transformation, manage change and foster a culture of accountability, diversity and performance
  • strong ability to interact effectively at the highest governmental levels, as well as with leaders of the private sector and civil society, and to mobilize resources and to build collaborative partnerships and networks with and between a wide variety of stakeholders
  • excellent communication skills with strong representational abilities
  • excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French)

Nice to have:

  • A Ph.D. level degree in the field of sciences or one of its sub-disciplines
  • awareness and knowledge of UNESCO's strategic objectives and of wider administrative and programmatic processes within UNESCO and the United Nations system
  • working knowledge of the second language (English or French)
  • knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)
What we offer:
  • 30 days annual leave
  • family allowance
  • medical insurance
  • pension plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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