[Geoinfo] Fwd: ICSU ROLAC 2016 – Science Officer Vacancy

Mie Jun 22 19:35:51 ART 2016

> -Job    Science Officer
> Last update     02/06/2016
>
> ICSU is a non-governmental organization established in 1933 whose mission
is to strengthen international science for the benefit of society. In
pursuit of this mission, ICSU plans and coordinates international research
programs, notably in the area of global environmental change. The
activities of ICSU focus on three areas: International Research
Collaboration, Science for Policy and Universality of Science.
> The ICSU Head Office, located in Paris, France, hosts an international
team of ~18 people. In 2001 ICSU decided to open three smaller Regional
Offices located in Pretoria, South Africa (Regional Office for Africa -
ROA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Regional Office for Asia-Pacific - ROAP) and
Mexico City, Mexico (Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean -
ROLAC).
>
> ICSU ROLAC was created in 2007 and received full support from academies,
national research councils and other scientific institutions from Latin
American as well as Caribbean countries. ROLAC is hosted by the Mexican
Academy of Sciences (AMC) in Mexico City, Mexico until mid 2016.
Representatives of scientific institutions of the Latin America and
Caribbean Region selected four items to be developed by the Regional
Office: Biodiversity, Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Energy, Teaching
of Mathematics and Urban Health
>
> Mission
> Reporting to the Regional Director, the Science Officer assists with the
scoping, planning and implementing of ICSUâ€™s initiatives. He or she liaises
with the ICSU family and regional scientific organizations with the aim of
establishing short-term and long-term collaborations. She or he presents
activities proposals for receiving funding and reports the activities of
the Office.
>
> Responsibilities
>
> Management and Planning:
> Produces reports, reviews and plans for on-going initiatives. Coordinates
and/or gives scientific orientation on the work in ICSU ROLAC's priority
areas Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Energy, Biodiversity and
Mathematics Education and supports their Steering Committees. Prepares the
Annual Business Plan of ICSU ROLAC according with ICSU Strategic Plan and
the directives of the ICSU ROLAC Director. Prepares documents and meeting
materials.        45%
>
> Resource management:
> Prepares proposals for funding agencies to obtain grants for ICSU ROLAC
activities, and elaborates the corresponding intermediate and final
reports. Performs, as necessary, other duties (including simple daily
tasks) required by the Director of ICSU ROLAC.        25%
>
> Communication and Networking:
> Liaise with ICSU Headquarters, ICSU Regional Offices, ICSU
Interdisciplinary Bodies and ICSU Members. Identifies and liaise with
relevant scientific organizations in the region. Helps create scientific
networks in the areas of DRR and SE in the LAC region, intended to provide
expert opinion on current crucial issues for policy-makers. Builds
relationships with scientists and other stakeholders, both formally and
informally, at an international level. Facilitates people working together,
provides encouragement and gets meetings to work. Solves diplomatic issues.
Comes up with solutions to challenges. Edits the Annual Report of ICSU
ROLAC and assists developing outreach and PR materials, such as research
reports and articles.   20%
>
> Representation:
> Represents ICSU ROLAC at local and international events and promotes its
activities.
>         10%
>
> Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean RCLAC
Representative groups (from many sectors) & society
> ICSU ROLAC Steering Committees for Disaster Risk Reduction and
Sustainable Energy       Relevant scientific organizations in LAC
> Org chart position      Expertise
> Reporting to the Regional Director      Science
>
> Type of contribution    Scope
> Reporting, Management, Project Planning and Programme Coordination
International
>
> Profile
> Knowledge
> Education               PhD in Science
> Expertise       Main one :      Natural or social science discipline
>         Additional one :        Management
> Skills  Required :      MS Office. Google Apps for Business. Electronic
databases and websites. Presentation skills.
>         A + :   Project Management Experience.
> Experience      From 5 to 10 years      International science management
environment.
> Languages       English .- Educated native proficiency
>         Spanish         .-  Educated native proficiency
>                 Another language would be a plus.
>
> Expected behaviours
> Ability to convince, Intercultural skills, Accurate data collection,
Networking, Adaptability, Planning & organization, Analysis, Problem
solving, Communication, Stress resistance, Continuous improvement, Team
spirit, Cross-functional collaboration, Tenacity, Initiative, Workload
management.
> Motivational factors
> Concrete approaches, Diversity of topics, International exposure,
Listening to others, Management by objectives, Pressure, Regular change,
Science, Team management, Teamwork, Writing.
> Balance has to be found between long-term vision and immediate results.
>
>
> Applicants are requested to address the above description and
qualifications in a cover letter and attach their curriculum vitae with the
name, contact details and recommendation letter of three referees from the
work field of the solicitant. Applications (preferably in one combined PDF
file), should be sent via email with â€˜Science Officerâ€™ in the subject line
to secretariat en icsu-latin-america-caribbean.org.
>
> This should be addressed to Prof. Manuel Limonta, Director ICSU ROLAC to
secretariat en icsu-latin-america-caribbean.org.
>
> Only selected candidates will be contacted. Candidates called in for an
interview are encouraged to thoroughly review ICSUÂ´s webpage
http://icsu.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6b10c725ecc9982127338365&id=a604b71c82&e=579c788d62
particularly the section corresponding to the Regional Office for Latin
America and the Caribbean.
>
> Location: San Salvador, El Salvador.
> Closing date: July 29th, 2016.
> Interviews will be held the first two weeks of August. Depending on the
candidatesÂ´ country of residence, interviews could be held at ICSU ROLAC
officeÂ´s at El Salvador or via Skype.
> Position begins: Mid-August, 2016.
> Salary: Around $4,500 USD net per month (before income tax - dependent on
the experience and qualifications of the candidate).
>

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