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OVERVIEW

Position Number: 1BEIOC0101RP

Grade: P-4

Parent Sector: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

Duty Station: Ostende, Belgium

Job Family: Programme Coordination

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Duration of contract: 2 years

Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates

Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 07/09/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO was established in 1961. Its purpose is to enhance marine research, exploitation and development, by facilitating the exchange of oceanographic data and information between participating Member States, and by meeting the needs of users for data and information products. The IODE recognizes the importance of including the ocean research and observation community as key stakeholders and the importance of providing societal benefits through appropriate data services and products.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Executive Secretary of IOC, direct supervision from the Head of Section, the incumbent serves as a Programme Specialist responsible for managing and ministering the work of the IODE. The post will provide international leadership in delivering the IOC data architecture, data standards, management and exchange in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders and in support of Member States.

The incumbent manages, advises and reports on the subsection’s regular and extra-budgetary programme design, guidelines and resources and progress within the context of coordination with and guidance to Member States and all relevant data user communities.

The incumbent works within the framework of UNESCO's Medium Term Strategy (C.4s), the approved programme and budget (C5s), the IOC Medium-term strategy (and any subsequent strategies) and other relevant frameworks.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Working with the Head of Section and Executive Secretary, lead strategic planning, operations, partner engagement, negotiation and delivery of the IOC data architecture and associated IODE data and information systems: coordinating and evolving FAIR data management delivery for IODE with its Committee members, other IOC sections, the Global Ocean Observing System, the WMO and other relevant UN entities and stakeholders. Strengthen the data management capacity of IOC Member States by establishing, developing, and maintaining effective outreach materials and relationships with National Oceanographic Data Centres (NODCs), Associate Data Units (ADUs), and other relevant national, regional and global institutions. Manage the subsection’s budget, personnel, and project tracking and execution, ensuring smooth delivery of activities in support of the IOC and IODE mandates, IOC medium term strategy and workplan. Draft and oversee extra-budgetary project proposals, as well as the technical and scientific implementation of approved extra-budgetary projects. Manage IODE committee meetings and relevant expert and steering groups, as well as reporting on IODE workplans and progress made to the IOC governing body meetings. Support active internal and external communications, informing IOC Member States on progress and stimulating relevant actions at the national level, and thus increasing visibility, resources and partnerships. Conduct horizon scanning and identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities to ensure that IOC data systems remain agile, scalable, interoperable, and responsive to evolving IOC mandates and international requirements. Provide support, assistance and advice to the Head of Section and wider IOC on matters relating to data standards, management and delivery of data exchange. Represent the Executive Secretary and Head of Section as Head of the Project Office at Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ). Effectively run day-to-day operations at the IODE office, VLIZ. As an international leader in data delivery, participate in appropriate meetings and forums to represent IODE and IOC.

COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M)<

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