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<h2>Head, Ocean Science Section</h2>
<h4>Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of
UNESCO</h4>
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<p>UNESCO is known as the "intellectual" agency of the
United Nations. It is a key player in the global
effort to build sustainable future for our planet.
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
of UNESCO is the only specialized body in the UN
system for ocean science, observations, services,
and related capacity development.</p>
<p>Leading the Ocean Science Section of the IOC
Secretariat requires top-level expertise in ocean
sciences and a strong ability to identify
requirements and opportunities for fruitful
international cooperation in oceanography. You will
be driven by priorities of IOC Member States, and
your main task will be to shape the IOC response to
ocean science challenges. In a team of highly
dedicated professionals, you will facilitate
formulation of the IOC scientific priorities,
agendas, policies, bi-annual work programme, and
budget. Your high-profile work will comprise
scientific advice to ocean policy in all areas of
IOC expertise including climate change and
variability, ocean health and disaster risk
reduction.</p>
<p>Holder of at least a Master Degree in Oceanography
or Earth Sciences, you will exploit to the maximum
your extensive experience in managing international
research, gained in the capacity of e.g. the
director of a major oceanographic programme,
institute, centre, or agency.</p>
<p>We look for a specialist in oceanography, marine
biogeochemistry, ecosystems dynamics or climate
change. You should bring with you strong analytical,
organisational and partnership-building skills,
proven leadership ability and an excellent command
of English and French. High academic distinctions, a
record of specialist publications would be an
advantage, as would be your knowledge of other
official UNESCO languages (Spanish, Russian, Chinese
and Arabic).</p>
<p>To view the full vacancy announcement and learn how
to apply, please visit:<span
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href="http://en.unesco.org/careers/"
target="_blank"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://en.unesco.org/careers/">http://en.unesco.org/careers/</a></a></p>
<p>Closing date for applications:<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>16<sup>th</sup><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>January
2016</b></p>
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