Executive Director

Hereon; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

6 weeks holiday per year

Flexible work arrangements

Deutschlandticket subsidy

EAP for employees

Zusammenfassung

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon invites applications for the Executive Director role to lead the Global Coordination Hub for Future Earth. The position is based in Hamburg and aims to advance global sustainability through strategic leadership and international collaboration.

The successful candidate will oversee the Global Coordination Hub, coordinate nine international hubs, engage with governance bodies and funders, and ensure operations reflect Future Earth principles such as inclusiveness and

Qualifikationen

• PhD in sustainability science or related field is required.
• Strong international scientific credibility in sustainability science.
• Senior leadership experience in international organisations or networks.
• Experience with governance bodies and decision implementation.
• Experience coordinating teams across geographies, cultures and time zones.
• Proven fundraising and resource mobilization experience.
• Excellent communication and representation skills in international contexts.

Aufgaben

• Lead the strategic and scientific development of the Future Earth network overseen by the Governing Council.
• Lead and develop the Global Coordination Hub at GERICS/Hereon and GFL/ASU.
• Coordinate the globally distributed Secretariat of Future Earth (9 Global hubs).
• Represent the Future Earth Network in external engagements and with funders.
• Ensure operations align with Future Earth principles: inclusiveness, sustainability, transparency.
• Oversee preparation of the Secretariat’s annual budget located at GERICS/Hereon.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

International collaboration

Fundraising

Communication

Partnership building

Governance coordination

Ausbildung

PhD in sustainability science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), a scientific organizational entity of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, invites applications for the “Executive Director” of the Global Coordination Hub for Future Earth, starting as soon as possible. The position is limited to 5 years and the place of employment is Hamburg.

Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. In principle, the full time position (39 h/week) is also sharable.

GERICS develops science-based prototype products and services in support to government, administration and business in their efforts to adapt to climate change. It builds up a national and international network structure in order to integrate existing competences and knowledge, and to link various actors within the complex area of climate change.

The Global Coordination Hub is jointly hosted by GERICS and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University (ASU) as part of a shared hosting cooperation agreement - and is seeking an Executive Director to lead the coordination of Future Earth’s globally distributed Secretariat (currently consisting of nine Global Hubs).

Future Earth is a global network advancing research to support transformations toward global sustainability. Its vision is a sustainable and equitable world for all, where societal decisions are informed by openly accessible and shared knowledge.

• lead the strategic and scientific development of the Future Earth network overseen by the Governing Council, the decision-making body of Future Earth
• lead and develop the Global Coordination Hub at GERICS/Hereon and GFL/ASU
• coordinate the globally distributed Secretariat of Future Earth (9 Global hubs in different parts of the world) and operationally lead the Global Coordination Hub
• coordinate collaboration with Global Research Networks and National/Regional Entities in alignment with Future Earth’s mission
• represent the Future Earth Network at external engagements
• engage with custodian organisations, partner organisations, funders and stakeholders
• support the Future Earth governing bodies
• ensure operations are aligned with Future Earth principles: inclusiveness, diversity, sustainability, transparency and impartiality
• lead resource mobilization to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Future Earth
• oversee preparation of the Secretariat’s annual budget located at GERICS/Hereon

Your profile

• PhD in an area of sustainability science, Earth system science, science policy, or a closely related field
• strong international scientific credibility in sustainability science or a related domain
• proven senior leadership experience in complex, international and multi-stakeholder organisations or networks
• experience working with governance bodies, including preparation of materials and implementation of decisions
• experience coordinating teams across multiple geographies, cultures and time zones
• demonstrated experience in partnership development across research, policy and societal actors
• proven experience in resource mobilization and fundraising
• experience overseeing financial planning, budgeting or financial reporting processes
• excellent communication and representation skills in international contexts
• high level of interpersonal skills and ability to work across disciplines, sectors, cultures and geographies
• a unique opportunity to lead the coordination of a global research network at the forefront of sustainability science
• an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
• a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)
• individual opportunities for further training
• social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 14 according to TV EntgO Bund
• an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
• 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year\'s Day
• very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
• free assistance program for employees (EAP)
• office location in the heart of the city of Hamburg in the historic Chilehaus

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested?

Information at a Glance

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts cutting-edge international research for a changing world: Around 1,000 employees contribute to the tackling of climate change, the sustainable use of the world\'s coastal systems and the resource-compatible enhancement of the quality of life. From fundamental research to practical applications, the interdisciplinary research spectrum covers a unique range.

Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS)

The interdisciplinary team at Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), an institution of Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, develops science-based prototypical products and services to support decision makers from politics, economy and public administration in adapting to climate change. GERICS is an independent scientific organizational unit of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon located in Hamburg’s center.

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