Result of Service
Elaboration in English of dedicated educational materials about the BWC for university students, with a minimum of six lessons plans that will be translated into the six official UN languages and made broadly accessible in cooperation with the Vienna Office of UNODA.
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected consultant will carry out a mapping exercise to review if and how the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), and topics related to biosecurity, have been incorporated into existing courses or curricula. Therefore, the consultant will liaise and consult with an informal advisory group consisting of representatives of relevant universities, think-tanks, and training centres, as well as experienced educators and course organizers, to learn good practices and potential gaps in current courses. Based on the outcomes of the mapping exercise and consultation with the informal advisory group, the consultant will prepare course content based on a consolidated course outline and elaborate all required documentation, such as course materials e.g. presentations, scripts, possible assignments for individual or group work or for seminar papers and other complementary/supportive documents. The development of such resources will help provide course organizers with materials that can be easily incorporated into established curricula, as well as introduce new discussion prompts and potential examination questions to facilitate discussion amongst students. The consultant will support the promotion of the published educational materials with interested stakeholders, including BWC States Parties as required, and coordination for materials to be available on the UNODA Disarmament Education Website. The consultant will work remotely and report to an Associate Political Affairs Officer at the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Geneva Branch/BWC team.
Qualifications/special skills
Master's degree in natural sciences, such as biology, or social sciences, such as Political Science, International Relations, or a related field is required. Experience working in academia, including six years of teaching experience in an academic setting, is required. Knowledge of the Biological Weapons Convention and participation in previous BWC meetings and conferences is a distinct asset. Proven communication and research skills.
Languages
Fluency in written/oral English is required. Fluency in another UN official language would be desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
