UNESCO Seeks Assistant Director-General for Sciences, Offering Senior Global Leadership Role in Paris with Substantial Salary
UNESCO is actively recruiting a highly experienced senior leader for the position of Assistant Director-General for Sciences, based at its headquarters in Paris, France. This executive role is designed for an individual who will provide intellectual leadership and strategic vision for UNESCO’s Sciences Sector. The successful candidate will oversee major programs encompassing natural sciences, social and human sciences, scientific cooperation, technology, ethics, water security, biodiversity, climate action, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The position offers an approximate annual starting salary of US$243,931, along with applicable benefits. Applicants are required to have an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a science-related field, with a PhD being desirable, and at least 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience, including senior leadership roles in global scientific programs. The application deadline is August 22, 2026. 
