The ISC has been strengthening its activities in global policy to support a
greater role of science in supporting decision-making and action on global challenges
through a strategy, and a
resolution adopted by ISC members in October 2021. Major progress has been made
in strengthening collaboration with UN organizations through partnership agreements and joint initiatives,
the engagement of Member States to champion science and actionable
knowledge through the creation of a Group of Friends on Science for Action, and the ISC’s role as
co-convener of the Scientific and Technological Community Major
Group including for the intergovernmental process on the Sustainable Development Goals.
The ISC is looking to establish
A permanent representation in New York to support its relationship
building and profile-raising with
New York-based multilateral organizations and UN Member States representations.
Responsibilities The ISC liaison to the UN system is part
of the Global Science Policy Unit of the ISC secretariat based in Paris, France.
he ISC liaison’s main role is to maintain and increase the ISC’s profile and
relationships with New phone number library York-based multilateral institutions and countries’ representations.
In particular, the ISC liaison consultant will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:
Act as the primary focal point for the Group of important to check the descriptions Friends on Science for Action launched in April 2023 for which the ISC will provide secretariat and technical support.
Engage with UN Member aub directory States representatives, including at senior level, and multilateral organizations to raise the profile of the ISC and develop collaboration and partnership opportunities.
Represent actively
The ISC in UN meetings, both formal and informal, to substantially grow the ISC’s network of relations in New York.
Monitor debates and developments in the multilateral system and identify opportunities for the ISC to engage and position itself as the main interface between the global policy community and the scientific community.
Work with the ISC team as part of the Unit to support strategic and operational developments in relation to ISC’s work in the multilateral system.
Ensure the day-to-day operations, including administrative tasks, related to the function, including the preparation of briefings, progress reports and correspondence.
Requirements
The ISC is looking for a dynamic individual with good knowledge
and understanding of the multilateral system and the role that science
can play in policy and diplomacy to join a growing team and expand the ISC’s reach and
networks in New York with a minimum of 8 years’ experience of which 5 at the international level.
A good understanding and experience of the
institutional landscape of the global science policy interface is essential with strong
motivation to enhance the role of science (from across the natural and social sciences) in policy
and in society. Perfect fluency in English (written and spoken) and a
good mastery of a second UN language are a requirement is a requirement.
