Vacancy Notice for the Position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

Vacancy Notice for the Position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

Following correspondence from the Directorate of Cooperation and University Exchanges, I have the honor to forward to you, for distribution, the document outlining the required qualifications, training, and professional experience for the position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO.

It should be noted that the candidate must hold an advanced university degree in the social sciences, marine sciences, or a field related to the Commission’s program of activities, and demonstrate at least five (5) years of professional experience in the field of international organizations.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online by July 8, 2026, via the UNESCO website, Careers section, at the following address:

careers.unesco.org/go/All-Job-Positions/783502/

I would be grateful if you could ensure that this information is widely disseminated to those within your institutions who may be interested.