JOB DETAILS
Type of contract : Consultant Contract
Level : Level 2 - Middle
Hiring Unit : International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Duty Station : Trieste
Work location : Remote
Duration of contract : 11 months
Hiring open to : External candidates
Application deadline (Midnight UTC+1 Time) : 01/09/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismOVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer, the consultant will contribute to the strategic dissemination of public information, including the release of scientifically accurate information to local and national media through press releases and press conferences and to to major events and achievements at ICTP. The consultant will be working partly at the ICTP premises and partly from home.Long Description
ASSIGNMENTS
Anticipated results will be increased visibility of ICTP research and education activities in local and national media outlets in Italy; the improved relationship with local and national journalists.




Specific activities include writing press releases in Italian, disseminating to local and national media; and building media partnerships.Long Description
Performance of consultant will be evaluated at the end of the contract. Performance indicators will include timeliness of press releases, the amount of media requests for ICTP information, and the number of news stories appearing in local and national media.Long Description
CONTRACT DURATION
Up to 11 months depending on an assignment.Long Description
Long Description
COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Science, Communications, Public Information, Journa

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