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The Third UNESCO Engineering Report (ER III) aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of global engineering capacity, innovation ecosystems, and policy frameworks, supporting evidence-based decision-making in Member States. ER III will highlight the role of engineering in advancing sustainable development and technological innovation worldwide. This project is implemented within the framework of the UNESCO International Decade for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), contributing to global efforts to strengthen engineering education, capacity, and innovation as key drivers for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Responsibility:
Conduct a comprehensive literature review and map statistics, indicators, and knowledge gaps in global engineering
Contribute to the development of the conceptual and methodological framework for the Third UNESCO Global Engineering Report, including the design of surveys for global data collection
Contribute to the conception and preparation of materials for the inception workshop to formally launch the Third UNESCO Global Engineering Report project
Establish and strengthen partnerships with engineering associations, academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and relevant international organizations, and ensure efficient coordination mechanisms between them
Facilitate the appointment of national coordinators in collaboration with government authorities and national engineering associations
Participate in the elaboration of training materials, including a set of indicators, assessment methods, and data analysis approaches, for capacity-building sessions on Engineering Assessment and Reporting
Contribute to the refinement of the outline of the Third UNESCO Global Engineering Report by ensuring methodological rigor, alignment with global engineering standards, and relevance to policy and capacity-building priorities
Facilitate the assignment of report writers among selected engineering institutions contributing to the Third UNESCO Global Engineering Report
Ensure the communication with the project national focal points, providing guidance, clarifying technical requirements, facilitating the exchange of information, and ensuring alignment of activities with the objectives of the ER III project
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related interdisciplinary field)
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in engineering research, policy analysis, or applied engineering projects
Experience working with international organizations
Proven experience in research, drafting technical reports, and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives
Strong analytical and research skills, including data synthesis and interpretation
Excellent drafting and communication skills
Familiarity with global engineering education systems, innovation ecosystems, and policy frameworks
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments
Experience in developing training materials and delivering capacity-building activities
Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Nice to have:
Ph.D. with an engineering background (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related interdisciplinary field)
Experience in engineering assessment, reporting, and applied research
Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and contributing to policy development
Experience working with international organizations, preferably within the UN system