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DIRECTOR (D-1)
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars,
engaged in research, postgraduate teaching, capacity, development and
dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the
Charter of the United Nations.
The Institution: UNU-EHS aims to carry out cutting edge research on risks and
adaptation related to environmental hazards and global change. The Institute’s
research promotes policies and programmes to reduce these risks, while taking
into account the interplay between environmental and societal factors.
The Position: The Director is the chief academic and administrative officer of
UNU-EHS.
Qualifications: The Director should have academic qualifi cations that lend to
UNU-EHS prestige in the international scholarly community; guarantee scientifi c
excellence; and provide leadership and guidance for the conduct of UNU-EHS’
activities.
Experience: Strong research background and publications in areas related to
addressing risks and societal change. Demonstrated administration experience.
Successful infl uencing of policymakers. Strong contributions to knowledge
sharing communities. Strong international fundraising skills and past success in
securing support from multiple funders. Proven sensitivity to gender factors.
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in German and official languages of the
United Nations is desirable.
Application deadline: 16 January 2018.
Full details of the position and how to apply: https://unu.edu/about/hr

The Economist December 9th 2017