Advisor to the TWAS Executive Director

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC) Duty Station: Trieste Job Family: Programme Coordination Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 12-Nov-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- ***Activities and outputs:*** ----------------------------- Under the overall supervision of the UNESCO-TWAS Executive Director, the consultant will provide advisory services to the Executive Director in partnership-building and fundraising with Italian counterparts, including the Italian Government, the Trieste Municipality and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. In particular, the consultant will: - Analyse the existing partnerships between UNESCO-TWAS and the Italian Government/Italian authorities with a view of identifying additional funding sources as well as options for in-kind support and submit a report with the recommendation for the Executive Director’s consideration . In particular, provide expertise and advice on customized fundraising approaches with: - Italian national and local government; - science-related international and national organizations in Italy and in Europe; - international scientific organizations based in Trieste and in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. - Liaise with diplomatic, governmental and scientific institutions in Italy to identify speakers and experts for participation in UNESCO-TWAS high-level events as well as in the TWAS Science Diplomacy and Science in Exile programmes, in particular for ministerial-level participants in UNESCO-TWAS events, such as the General Conference. - Provide assistance and advice to the Executive Director in fundraising efforts both in the North and South. ***Timing:*** 22 January – 21 December 2022 (11 months). **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) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** =============== PhD or equivalent in a scientific subject and/or in political sciences related areas. ***Work Experience*** ===================== At least fifteen (15) years of professional experience in scientific and diplomatic environments, including fundraising. In-depth knowledge of the national and regional educational system and the Trieste Science System. ***Supervisory arrangements*** =============================== The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the UNESCO-TWAS Executive Director. **REQUEST FOR WRITTEN PROPOSALS** --------------------------------- Candidates are invited to submit a written proposal containing: - a description of proposed approach to contribute towards the output of each activity for undertaking this assignment. - fees to be charged for the assignment /amount to be charged for the assignment quoted in Euros and a total estimated number of days required to undertake the assignment. - any anticipated travel costs separately. The proposals should be sent to the ICTP Personnel Office by means of an email to the address [personnel\_[email protected]](https://webmail.ictp.it/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=personnel_office%40ictp.it). **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- 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.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) 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. **Footer** ---------- 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)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) 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.