2. Coordinate the work of the science officers involved in the initiative within the French Hub and other Hubs.
3. Develop and implement the initiative’s fundraising and communication strategies.
4. Develop and grow key partnerships around new funding streams and collaborative projects.
5. Collaborate with colleagues from the French Hub and other Hubs to develop synergies between the initiative and other Future Earth activities, including the science-policy interface and early career capacity building.
The role also includes:
6. Liaising with selected Future Earth research networks.
Candidate qualification requirements:
• At least a Master’s level degree in sustainability science disciplines (natural or social sciences).
• 4-6 years work experience in global change and sustainability issues. Leadership experience in international teams is especially valuable.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation and network coordination. Experience with scientific research network coordination is an advantage.
• Experience in fundraising for international projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills. To evaluate writing skills, a test will be conducted during the interview.
• Full command of written and spoken English; working knowledge of French and/or other languages is considered an advantage.
• Availability to travel within France and internationally.
Conditions
• The position will start as soon as possible.
• 1-year appointment, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance.
• Full-time French CDD contract (Contrat à durée déterminée).
• Maximum annual gross salary is in the order of 35 to 40k € depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must imperatively be eligible to work in France (i.e. EU citizen or holder of valid French work permit) for the duration of the contract.
Application procedure
Applicants to this position are requested to submit an English language curriculum vitae and cover letter describing how their skills and experience will help them meet the requirements of the role. Non-EU citizens must provide a copy of their French work permit. Applications, in one combined PDF file, should be sent via email to xavier.peres@futureearth.org with ‘Paris senior Science Officer’ in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them. The call will be closed as soon as a candidate is successful, and no later than March 17, 2021. Interviews will be held in person in Paris, or alternatively online.
Job Email id: xavier.peres(at)futureearth.org