Consultant – Open Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Assist in the operational implementation of Open Data initiatives under the UNESCO-KISTI Collaboration.

• Enhance the benchmark framework utilized for evaluating national and institutional Open Data strategies.

• Complete the toolkit for Open Data platforms and develop implementation notes.

• Generate summary and annual reports pertaining to Open Data and Diamond Open Access initiatives.

• Create methodologies and guidelines aimed at reinforcing Diamond Open Access in Asia and Africa.

• Promote the exchange of best practices for preserving source code as part of digital documentary heritage.

• Coordinate information-sharing meetings with relevant stakeholders.

• Finalize a position paper on the recognition and preservation of software source code as digital documentary heritage.

• Assist in the preparation and development of the 2027 UNESCO-Software Heritage Symposium.

• Create presentations, position papers, and reports that support UNESCO's Open Solutions Programme.

• Identify partnership and fundraising opportunities linked to Open Solutions initiatives.

• Prepare monthly briefings and facilitate stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization.

• Submit monthly reports detailing progress in line with the terms of reference.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Natural Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.

• At least 10 years of pertinent professional experience in scientific research, international cooperation in sciences, or related areas.

• Exceptional communication and writing abilities.

• Capacity to conceptualize issues, analyze data, and synthesize information in a coherent and concise manner.

• Proficient IT and analytical skills, including the ability to extract, analyze, and synthesize reliable information from electronic knowledge systems.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Familiarity with UNESCO/UN rules and procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to function under strict deadlines.

• Proficiency in working effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

• Excellent command of English and satisfactory knowledge of French.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Contract duration of 11 months.

• Monthly fee of up to 6500 EUR.

• Opportunity to engage in UNESCO's Open Solutions Programme and international projects.

• Involvement in stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and global/regional collaboration.

• Potential inclusion in Talent Pools, subject to candidate consent.