OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Natural Sciences

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 7 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 26 June 2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Within the framework of the UNESCO 2021 2021 Recommendation on Open Science, in accordance with the UNESCO Programme and Budget  2024-2025 (42/C5), Major Programme II: Natural Sciences, C/5 Output 4.SC4 – Member States capacities strengthened to improve STI policies, access to scientific and technological advancements and enhance knowledge sharing, including through Open Science, under the overall authority of the Assistant-Director General for the Natural Science Sector, under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division for Science Policy and Basic Sciences (SC/PBS), the overall supervision of the Chief of the Section of Science Technology and Innovation Policy, and the supervision of the Programme Specialist coordinating the work on open science, the consultant shall undertake the following activities:

Work assignment

Work assignment

1. Contribute to the implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science and in particular develop new and update existing Open Science toolkits elements (factsheets, guides etc) in the UN official languages.

3. Prepare and contribute to the regional trainings for national focal points and other relevant actors on the monitoring process of the implementation of the 2021 Recommendation on Open Science.

4. Organise and co-moderate the Open Science working groups meetings

5. Develop the compendium of diverse open science practices

6. Elaborate background documents, agendas and presentations for Open Science related meetings and events and in particular coordinate the preparation of the Global Open Science Forum, tentatively scheduled to take place in September 2024 in China

7. Elaborate background documents, agendas and presentations for Open Science related meetings and events and in particular coordinate the preparation of the 2nd Diamond Open Access Summit and related events, tentatively scheduled to take place in December 2024 in South Africa

8. Produce communication materials, articles, fact sheet press releases, op-eds for the media and in collaboration with UNESCO’s Communication and Public Engagement (CPE).

Long Description

DELIVERABLES

Provide for approval, the following deliverables:

1. Advanced draft of training materials for the regional trainings on Open Science monitoring.
2. Compendium of open science practices.
3. Report of regional trainings on the monitoring monitoring process of the implementation of the 2021 Recommendation on Open Science.
4. Draft fact sheet on Open Science skills and competencies framework.
5. Background documents and report of  the Open Science Forum.
6. Background documents and report of Diamond Open Access meetings and events

Short Description
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in natural sciences, basic sciences, science policy, or applied statistics/data science. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of professional experience with progressive responsibility in the field of natural sciences, basic sciences, science policy, or applied statistics/data science.
• Experience working with and reconciling data from multiple sources.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.

• Strong analytical and drafting skills for a variety of audiences. 

• Ability to present research findings and complex relationships clearly in graphs, figures and in compelling narratives tailored to a variety of audiences,

• Excellent IT skills to carry out the work.

• Demonstrated capacity to work under tight deadlines. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (PhD degree or equivalent) in n natural sciences, basic sciences, science policy, or applied statistics/data science, or other related natural science discipline.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and submit one single document including the following elements:

1. A letter of interest explaining how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the position.
2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume 
3. A brief technical and financial proposal of no longer than 1500 words (approximately 3 sides of A4) indicating monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (Applications submitted without a monthly rate will not be considered). The consultant will work from his/her own premises. 
4. The approach he/she would adopt to carry out the assignment including any inputs that may be required from UNESCO.  

Your application should be submitted as one document incorporating all the required elements (pdf format) to be uploaded in the application section “Employment History Form”
 

To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

Please note:

• That all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information.
• The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 
• UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
• Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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