UNESCO GOOS Communications Consultant: Remote 11-Month Opportunity | Apply by 27 September 2026
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO is inviting applications for a GOOS Communications Consultant to support communications, digital outreach and stakeholder engagement for the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). This is a full-time, 100% remote consultancy lasting 11 months, offering an opportunity for an experienced communications professional to contribute to international ocean science and environmental initiatives.
The consultant will be expected to support GOOS communications activities, website development, digital campaigns, newsletters, social media and public-facing reports. The assignment is expected to begin in November 2026.
UNESCO GOOS Communications Consultant Opportunity
The Global Ocean Observing System is a programme led by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and supported by the World Meteorological Organization, UN Environment Programme and International Science Council.
GOOS coordinates sustained ocean observations and helps make ocean information available for applications including weather and extreme-event forecasting, climate adaptation, coastal risk management, biodiversity protection and sustainable ocean economies.
The Communications Consultant will help increase the visibility of this work among governments, international organisations, scientific communities, user sectors and other partners.
Job Title: GOOS Communications Consultant
Location: Remote
Work Arrangement: Full-time, 100% remote
Contract Duration: 11 months
Expected Start: November 2026
Deadline: 27 September 2026 at 17:00 Paris time
Key Responsibilities
The selected consultant will develop and maintain an 11-month communications work plan and coordinate a range of communications activities for GOOS.
A major responsibility will be supporting the GOOS website update and launch, including final content editing and communications surrounding the launch. The consultant will also contribute to the development and publication of the annual GOOS Status Report in collaboration with OceanOPS.
The role will involve planning communications campaigns around major international events, including UNFCCC COP31 and BBNJ COP1.
The consultant will also develop a plan and pilot version of an Ocean Observing Use Case Catalogue, highlighting practical applications of ocean observing information.
Digital communications will form an important part of the assignment. Responsibilities include preparing the quarterly GOOS Update newsletter, editing and formatting content, and distributing newsletters through Mailchimp.
The consultant will manage GOOS social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, while developing visual content and posts covering news, events and announcements. They will also draft and edit news articles, press releases and other communications materials.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should hold an advanced university degree, Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, international relations, environmental science, marine science or a related discipline.
The position requires at least five years of professional experience developing communications related to ocean science or similar fields.
Candidates should demonstrate experience producing written and visual communications for websites, print publications and social media. Experience with WordPress website management or updates is also relevant.
Knowledge of visual content creation tools such as Canva or Adobe is required. Experience producing public reports in ocean or environmental science would also be relevant.
Applicants should have excellent written English skills and strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities. Experience working with multidisciplinary and international teams is important, while knowledge of another UNESCO language would be an advantage.
An understanding of ocean science, ocean observing and/or ocean modelling is also expected.
Remote Work and Contract Details
The consultancy will be performed remotely on a full-time basis. However, the consultant may be required to travel when necessary, with applicable travel costs covered according to UNESCO policies.
The consultant will be responsible for maintaining suitable office space, equipment, reliable internet access and telephone facilities needed to complete the assignment.
This is an individual consultant contract for 11 months, with monthly payments made following submission of satisfactory activity reports. Applicants must quote their financial proposal in US dollars or euros.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit both a technical proposal and financial proposal.
The technical proposal should include an up-to-date CV, a motivation letter explaining the applicant’s suitability, the proposed approach and methodology, a workplan and brief comments on the Terms of Reference where applicable.
The financial proposal should state the amount the consultant proposes to charge for the assignment in US dollars or euros.
Applications must be submitted in English or French. Documents should be provided in PDF or Word format and attached directly to the application email. Cloud-storage links such as Google Drive and WeTransfer will not be accepted, and the complete email submission must not exceed 5MB.
Applicants should use the reference IOC/OOS/IC/091/26 when submitting their application.
Application Email: o.titorchuk@unesco.org
Deadline: 27 September 2026 at 17:00 Paris time
Apply for the UNESCO GOOS Communications Consultant Role
This remote consultancy provides an opportunity for an experienced communications professional to work on international ocean science communications, digital campaigns, stakeholder engagement and environmental reporting.
Applicants should carefully review the full Terms of Reference and ensure that their technical and financial proposals address the requirements of the assignment before submitting their applications.
Full Terms of Reference: UNESCO GOOS Communications Consultant Terms of Reference
Application Email: o.titorchuk@unesco.org
Apply by: 27 September 2026, 17:00 Paris time
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