• Report and communicate with the focal point at ISO Central Secretariat and other ISO groups as requested.
• Communicate with and advise designated ISO technical committees or subcommittees upon request.
Qualification and Experience
Required:
• Formal education (university-level) in climate science.
• Past or current experience related directly to climate science and its practical application in the following technical sector : Building and construction
• Note: see this link for information about technical committees forming this sector: https://www.iso.org/technical-committees.html?s=BUILDING
• Independence from any ISO technical committees or working groups
• English written and oral proficiency. Other languages are an asset.
Desirable:
• Experience in drafting or carrying out research on guidelines and/or best practices.
• Membership or affiliations with well-established climate science organizations.
• Relevant publications (books or scientific journal articles).
• Knowledge about standards development organizations.
Skills
Communication:
• Ability to work well in a team, effectively convey ideas, ability to produce clear and concise reports and specific detailed technical recommendations
• Ability to engage with any type of stakeholder as well as understanding their specific needs and constraints.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and unambiguous manner to expert and non-expert audiences.
Analytical skills:
• Ability to apply own technical knowledge to ISO's environment, in relation to improving the climate impact of the technical content of standards.
Problem solving:
• Good at harnessing the skills listed above with the objective of reaching the best solution or proposal.
Collaboration, openness and multidisciplinary:
• Ability to work with peers from the same discipline as well as other disciplines with the aim of finding the solution to a common problem.
• Identifies and aligns with ISO core values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Growth mindset and Pushing boundaries.
Selection process:
In selecting Advisors for the PoA, ISO will select the most appropriate candidates based on the evaluation of their qualification, experience, skills, as well as the following:
• Confirmation that there is no conflict of interest,
• Daily rate (in CHF/working day)
• Confirmation that you are available as of the second half of 2023 when the first assignments are expected to be allocated to those selected.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a preliminary interview. Successful candidates will be advised if they are selected to be included in the PoA.
Apply at: https://iso.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=149&site=5