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Post Number : 3MXSC0001PA
Grade : NO-B
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Mexico City
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 12-MAR-2024
Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Only Nationals of Mexico can apply for this post
Duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for the Natural Sciences’ Sector (ADG/SC) and direct supervision of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Mexico City, the incumbent will contribute to the design, coordination and implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the programmes and activities carried out by the Natural Sciences Sector (SC) in Mexico in view of supporting the country in its effort to implement its National Development Plan (NDP) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Country Framework (UNSDCF), while also contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for providing professional and technical support, research, analysis, and mobilisation of partners and funds, with an emphasis on the protection of biodiversity, hydrological security and disaster risk reduction within the frame of climate change.
H/she will implement and evaluate programme initiatives to support Mexico at the federal and local levels in advancing science, technology, innovation, research, and engineering to address contemporary environmental and societal challenges, with a focus on building back better after the pandemic.
H/she shall work as part of the interdisciplinary team in the UNESCO Office in Mexico City, collaborating with relevant stakeholders and receiving technical guidance from Natural Sciences Programme Divisions at UNESCO Headquarters and Natural Sciences Programme Specialists at the Multisectoral Regional Office in San Jose.
The incumbent will be expected to perform the following responsibilities:
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
LANGUAGE
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
LANGUAGE
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 51 847 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
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.
UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (last update here) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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