Recruitment for An Expert At The Sector Of Science And Technology At ICESCO

The Islamic World Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will start receiving applications for the post of “Expert at Science and Technology Sector” As from 20/07/2020 through 20/08/2020

I. Objective

• Contributing to the efforts and events supporting, promoting and sharing expertise, and transferring
knowledge, sciences and technologies necessary to ensure capacity-building, develop the culture of
technological development and innovation, and use advanced technologies in such a way as to achieve
sustainable economic development in the Member States.

II. Tasks
• Entrenching the culture of technological development and innovation, and proposing general plans,
programmes and activities related to societal development in the Member States;
• Holding regular meetings with prominent scientists and experts in this field, and networking scientists
from all Member States;
• Supervising the development of programmes and strategies likely to respond to the future needs of the
Islamic world;
• Developing mechanisms and tools of capacity-building and technology transfer;
• Any other tasks falling within the framework of his/her competence

III. Qualifications and requirements
Academic qualifications:
The candidate should:
• Have a post-graduate degree (M.A. degree or PhD) in a speciality that is compatible with the post’s tasks
and duties;
• Have conducted research works and published articles in the field of science and technology.
Professional experience:
• Have no less than one year of international action experience and six (06) years in the development of ST
policies and programmes;
• Be less than 55 years of age at the date of signing the employment contract.
• To be a holder of the nationality of one of the member states of the organization
Languages:
• Good command of at least two of ICESCO’s working languages (Arabic, English and French).
Skills and competencies:
• Good computer skills proficiency.
• Good Communication Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Expertise in managing a team, including developing their skills and inspiring them to succeed
• Good Experience in fundraising with good organisational skills

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Application Method

Application files bearing the announcement reference should be sent to the Directorate of Administrative
Affairs of ICESCO no later than 20/08/2020 to the following email:
Icescoemployment@icesco.org
The processing of applications shall be subject to the abovementioned criteria
and may include tests or evaluations in addition to a job interview.
In the evaluation process, ICESCO uses communication technologies