Associate Executive Officer

Job description

OVERVIEW: Position Number : 1ITSC 0895TP: Grade : P-2: Parent Sector : International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Duty Station : Trieste: Job Family : Natural Sciences: Contract Type : Fixed Term: Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 09/04/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: Founded in 1964 by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam and located in Trieste (Italy), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers. ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world. For more than 50 years, ICTP has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world. OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST: Under the guidance of ICTP Director, the post will provide high level support to ICTP Director and Deputy Director, coordinate th...