Project Officer (Sciences)
UNESCO · Brasilia, Brazil · Apply by October 31, 2026
About this role
Project Officer (Sciences) JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Service Contract Level : SC9 Hiring Unit : Sciences Sector (SCS) Duty Station : Brasilia Work location : On site Duration of contract : 12 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC−3 Time) : 05/10/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismOVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the authority of the Director and Representative of UNESCO to Brazil, the direct supervision and technical guidance of the Sciencies Coordinator, the incumbent will be the focal point for one or more specific themes within the field related to the Sciences Programme regarding project execution, mobilizing partnerships and extrabudgetary resources, fostering collaboration with the government, academic institutions, civil society, and the private sector, developing and implementing projects and supporting the Programme Coordinator. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for projects in the natural sciences, climate change, water, hard sciences, innovation and technology, amongst other themes in the Sciences domain makes proposals and…