The ISC is looking for a consultant to represent the Council with multilateral institutions and diplomatic missions in New York (USA). Deadline for applications is 30 June 2023.
The ISC is looking
For a consultant to represent the Council with multilateral institutions and diplomatic missions in New York (USA). This is a temporary full-time position of 12 months with the possibility of an extension. This position will require close coordination with the ISC secretariat based in Paris (France), and occasional travel to Paris. The incumbent will report to the Head of the Global Science and Policy Unit (immediate supervisor) and to the CEO of the ISC (overall supervisor).
About the ISC
The International Science Council (ISC) works at the global level to catalyze and convene scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society. The ISC has a growing global membership that brings together over 230 organizations, including international scientific unions and associations from the natural and social sciences, and national and regional scientific organizations such overseas data as academies and research councils. It is the largest international non-governmental science organization of its kind.
The vision of the
- ISC is science as a global public good. The the content involves traveling mission of the ISC is to act as the global voice for science. As part of that mission, the ISC:Speaks for the value of all science and evidence-
- informed decision-making;Stimulates and supports international scientific research and scholarship on major issues of global concern;
- Articulates scientific knowledge aub directory on such issues in the public domain;
- Promotes the continued and equal advancement of scientific rigour, creativity and relevance in all parts of the world;
- Defends the free and responsible practice of science.
- Read more on the ISC through our introductory brochure and sustainability principles.
“It is difficult for each
Country to understand the goals’ definition and find the resources to fill in the indicators and report back to the whole mechanism, which pulls all decision-makers back when it comes to prioritizing concrete actions. That heterogeneity is part of the problem. Downscaling the agenda to different countries and providing resources to local priorities has been difficult. The acceleration framework works on that and is partially efficient.”
