The incumbent will support activities related to the collection of evidence-based institutional best practices, the production of knowledge products, the project’s communication activities, and the liaison with partners.
Responsibilities:
Develop a communication strategy and creating social media content, web articles and human stories.
Organize and facilitate events on gender equality in STI, including activities for the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Participate as needed in roundtables and conferences related to higher education and/or gender equality in STI to promote the project.
Engage the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science network, the OWSD community and the UNESCO Call to Action network in the project.
Coordinate with relevant divisions and services within and outside UNESCO, including the UNESCO Gender Division and gender focal point.
Draft knowledge products (policy briefs and/or thematic summaries) based on the evidence and best practices collected and the workshops held, providing actionable policy recommendations.
Design the knowledge products.
Gather information on institutional gender policies and frameworks; existing monitoring mechanisms and data disaggregation practices; initiatives promoting gender equality in recruitment, retention, and career advancement; and perspectives from staff and leadership on organizational culture and inclusivity.
Identify and connect relevant institutions across the world (public and private universities and research institutes) that champion gender equality in science and foster a community of practice.
Conduct national and regional online workshops with the identified institutions to highlight lessons learned and develop policy recommendations to inform the development of gender-transformative institutional frameworks.
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Natural Sciences, International Relations, Social Sciences, or another relevant field.
At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project management and/or programme coordination, of which preferably 1 year acquired at an international level.
Demonstrated professional experience in gender equality in STI and communications.
Proven experience in organising international meetings and events.
