Programme Lead for Science and Technology
United Nations University · Posted Nov 8, 2026
- Geneva, Geneève, Switzerland
- On-site
- Contract · Senior
- CHF 110K–CHF 119K per year
- 7+ years
The role is to manage and lead the expanded science/policy workstream for UNU-CPR Geneva, linking scientific and scholarly communities to policymaking in the multilateral system.
Compensation
CHF 110,000 - 118,755
Responsibilities
- Design and lead policy-relevant research agendas and workstreams on issues of strategic importance to the multilateral system
- Lead and oversee the production of high-quality policy reports, publications and other research outputs
- Contribute to UNU-CPR's work as Research Lead for the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board
- Develop and lead thematic portfolios and initiatives at the intersection of science, technology and global governance
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with scholars, scientists, UN entities, Member States, research institutions and other relevant stakeholders
Requirements
- Master’s degree in political science
- international relations
- public policy
- a related field
- Nice to have: Direct knowledge of scientific advisory processes