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 6 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 22-AUG-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
In accordance with UNESCOโs Programme and Budget for 2024-2025 (42 C/5), Major Programme II: Natural Sciences โ Strategic Objective 2, Outcome 3.SC1 โ โInclusive knowledge and capacities of Member States strengthened to advance and apply science for sustainable management of natural resources, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation and restoration, and disaster risk resilienceโ, under the authority of the Director of the Division of the Ecological and Earth Sciences and the overall responsibility of the Head of MAB Section: Network and Capacity Building, the consultant will collect and analyze data with the aim to:
- Support the MAB programmeโs digital transformation and the launch of a new digital platform in September 2025
- Update and complete the programmeโs inventory of biosphere reserve documentation and related data
- Identify trends and gaps in the financial structures of biosphere reserves
Long Description
Specifically, the consultant will:
1. Ensure that biosphere reserve documentation is correctly entered in the MAB database and ready for migration:
a. Prepare documentation to be entered into the MAB database, ensuring the right format and tagging based on the contents.
b. Review and flag documents that should be migrated to the new digital platform.
2. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of biosphere reserve structured data:
a. Update missing and incorrect data on area, population, center points.
3. Undertake data analysis on the financial structure of biosphere reserves.
a. Review data related to biosphere reserve budgets and funding structure.
b. Prepare analysis and visualization of relevant financial data. An outline for the analysis should be determined in coordination with the Secretariat before proceeding.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
- 1/a. Database up-to-date with all relevant documents, as well as tagging and metadata completed (around 900 documents).
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Masterโs Degree in Environmental Science or a related field
Work Experience
At least 2 years of relevant experience in the field of conservation and/or sustainability
Experience working in an international organization or context
Skills and competencies
Understanding of key biodiversity concepts Data analysis and visualization skills Ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets Critical thinking and problem solving
Languages
Excellent knowledge of the English language (spoken and written).
Long Description
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Languages
A working knowledge of French is desirable
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should click on โApply Nowโ and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in โEmployment History Form / My Documentsโ. Before uploading the document, at the end of the Word document, please insert the extra pages with the following required information one combined file:
Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages) stating details of educational qualifications, work experience including prior experience of similar Technical proposal: Short Approach and Methodology to the consultancy (maximum 3 pages) identifying the specific components of the TOR and how the intended objectives and/or deliverables shall be addressed detailing progress, and timeline.. A list of past similar examples of equivalent or comparable assignments drafted by the applicant with hyperlinks to access such documents if they are available online, or samples of such documents if they are only available offline. Financial proposal in US dollars with a budget breakdown.
Application should be done through Success Factor only. In case you are unable to attach the required documents in the system, you may send an email to sc.recruitment@unesco.org quoting the reference (22876) in the subject line of your e-mail.
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. 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 an 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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