Parent Sector : [[Natural Science]]
Duty Station: [[BEIJING]]
Duration of contract : [[4 months]]
Recruitment open to : [[internationally]]
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : [[20 MARCH 2025]]
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Background:
Three significant upcoming publications on Strategic Groundwater Management , and Sustainable Water Infrastructure, and Aligning Spatial Economic and Water Resources Planning have been developed in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the General Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Planning and Design (GIWP) of the Ministry of Water Resources of China.
These publications build upon our previous successful partnership with WWF and GIWP, which resulted in the influential 2016 book on drought risk management, a testament to our joint commitment to addressing critical water management issues. The current work, led by esteemed experts, including Robert Speed, Yuanyuan Li, and others, offers a comprehensive framework for sustainable groundwater management, a resource that is increasingly under threat globally.
These books strategic insights and actionable guidance are in line with UNESCO’s mission and directly support the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation. It is designed to have a global reach, providing valuable knowledge to policymakers, practitioners, and academics worldwide.
Please refer to the attached document for details.
EDUCATION
o Advanced degree in environmental sciences, engineering and environmental economics and environmental law.
WORK EXPERIENCE
o A minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
o Excellent technical knowledge and writing skill.
LANGUAGES
o Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written).
A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.
The technical and financial proposal following the template attached in annex and CV in English must be received by UNESCO no later than 20 March 2025 (Midnight Beijing Time), Expressions of Interest shall be sent by e-mail to UNESCO Beijing office jobvacancy@unesco.org (max. 10 pages).
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 recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as 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. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities 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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