Onsite Director – International Institute for STEM Education

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About the role

  • Director of IISTEM leading the strategic vision for STEM education initiatives under UNESCO. Responsible for mobilizing resources and leading a diverse team to foster global impact.

Responsibilities

  • Provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership for the Institute in its mission and goals.
  • Develop strategies and activities to strengthen international cooperation in the area of STEM education, including through innovative research, networking and capacity development, in alignment with the United Nations sustainable development agenda.
  • Design and manage operational mechanisms and action plans to ensure effectiveness of the Institute's operations, as well as the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of its programmes.
  • Ensure close collaboration with UNESCO's Education Sector and other Sectors, field offices, UNESCO's specialized Institutes, and services and units concerned.
  • Ensure close cooperation with the UNESCO Office in Beijing, national authorities, United Nations agencies, development banks, bilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders for the effective implementation of IISTEM's programmes.
  • Mobilize, manage and coordinate resources for the Institute's programmes.
  • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing and diverse team.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in education, sciences, engineering, social sciences or related fields.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of education, of which preferably 7 years acquired at international level.
  • Proven record in advancing STEM education through research, innovation or policy.
  • Experience in management and developing research and training programmes, preferably in fields related to STEM education.
  • Experience in strategic planning and change management.
  • Demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships and mobilizing funds from diversified resources.
  • Experience in leading teams in multi-cultural context.

Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave
  • family allowance
  • medical insurance
  • pension plan

Job title

Director – International Institute for STEM Education

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$180,350 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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