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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

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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

Skills

science/policy research open science linking scientific research to international forums

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