Executive Director

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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 Earthlead and develop the Global Coordination Hub at GERICS/Hereon and GFL/ASUcoordinate the globally distributed Secretariat of Future Earth (9 Global hubs in different parts of the world) and operationally lead the Global Coordination Hubcoordinate collaboration with Global Research Networks and National/Regional Entities in alignment with Future Earth’s missionrepresent the Future Earth Network at external engagementsengage with custodian organisations, partner organisations, funders and stakeholderssupport the Future Earth governing bodiesensure operations are aligned with Future Earth principles: inclusiveness, diversity, sustainability, transparency and impartialitylead resource mobilization to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Future Earthoversee preparation of the Secretariat’s annual budget located at GERICS/HereonYour profilePhD in an area of sustainability science, Earth system science, science policy, or a closely related fieldstrong international scientific credibility in sustainability science or a related domainproven senior leadership experience in complex, international and multi-stakeholder organisations or networksexperience working with governance bodies, including preparation of materials and implementation of decisionsexperience coordinating teams across multiple geographies, cultures and time zonesdemonstrated experience in partnership development across research, policy and societal actorsproven experience in resource mobilization and fundraisingexperience overseeing financial planning, budgeting or financial reporting processesexcellent communication and representation skills in international contextshigh level of interpersonal skills and ability to work across disciplines, sectors, cultures and geographiesa unique opportunity to lead the coordination of a global research network at the forefront of sustainability sciencean exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nationsa 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 trainingsocial benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 14 according to TV EntgO Bundan excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year\'s Dayvery good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible workfree assistance program for employees (EAP)office location in the heart of the city of Hamburg in the historic ChilehausSeverely 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 GlanceHelmholtz-Zentrum HereonThe 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.

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.

GERICS is an independent scientific organizational unit of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon located in Hamburg’s center.Max-Planck-Straße 121502 Geesthachtwww.hereon.de