UNESCO Offers US $138,996 For Executive Director Job In Italy; See Details

Do you know that UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is paying US $138,996 for an Executive Director job in Italy, a country in Europe? Yes, you heard it right! 

There is a notification for the post of Executive Director at the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in Trieste, a city in Italy. The job vacancy has been posted by UNESCO for the Natural Sciences Sector. The annual starting salary is approximately USD 138,996 for this job.

UNESCO offers US $138,996 for Executive Director job

The duration of the contract for Executive Director at the Natural Sciences Sector is two years. Job seekers can apply online via the UNESCO website Careers portal.

The last date to apply for the job at UNESCO is January 3, 2024. The executive director will work for two years. The executive director will lead and manage international scientific programmes under UNESCO’s guidelines.

The executive director will work with OWSD (Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World) and the Inter academy Partnership.

Check Eligibility

Education:

• PhD in one of the fields of the Natural Sciences.

Work experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in scientific research at international level.
• Experience in fund-raising from governments, the private sector, and international funding and technical assistance organizations and agencies.
• High sense of professional integrity and political sensitivity.
• Excellent knowledge of oral and written English.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Good understanding of science, technology and innovation.

Salary

The approximate annual starting salary for this post in Italy is US $138,996. The executive director will also receive benefits like 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan.

Tips to get job at UNESCO

UNESCO values creativity in the work. The applicants applying for science-related jobs can highlight creative thinking in the CV.