Position ID: | Academia Sinica-Center for Sustainability Science-DIRECTOR [#20316] |
Position Title: | Director for the Future Earth Global Secretariat Hub Taipei |
Position Type: | Other |
Position Location: | Taipei, Taipei 115, Taiwan |
Subject Area: | Sustainability / Sustainability |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/11/15 11:59PM finished (2021/10/29, finished 2022/07/16) |
Position Description: |
JOB SUMMARY We are seeking applicants for the position
of Director of the Future Earth Global Secretariat Hub Taipei (GSH Taipei),
hosted by Academia Sinica located in Taipei. This Director is a full-time and
hands-on position to support the activities of Future Earth and join the Future
Earth Directors’ Council meetings to work closely with the other GSHs led by
the Future Earth Executive Director at the Global Coordination Hub. The GSHs
work as a single unit to deliver the key functions of the Future Earth Secretariat.
The GSH Taipei Director will engage the world’s leading specialists in
sustainability and environmental research from a trans-disciplinary
perspective. For more detailed information on Future Earth’s vision,
organization structure, initiatives, and strategies, please visit the Future Earth
website.
RESPONSIBILITIES The GSH Taipei Director will work
collaboratively with the global Future Earth Secretariat Directors’ Council and
report to GSH Taipei Governing Board. The GSH Taipei Director serves as the
Chief Executive Officer of Future Earth GSH Taipei and manages a staff of at
least one full-time member and 3 or more additional part-time staff members.
The functions of the GSH may include strategic planning, research, synthesis,
policy, networking, capacity building, communication, fundraising, and
administration.
SALARY AND BENEFITS The expected salary range for this
position is USD 74,600 – 117,000 (NTD 2,100,000 – 3,300,000). The director
would be based in Taipei -- a vibrant, friendly, metropolitan city with a
healthy economy, advanced schools, gourmet food, and a strong commitment to
COVID-19 protocols. Current pandemic guidelines make it one of the safest
cities in the world. The world-famous Health Insurance System guarantees
universal healthcare to everyone, including foreigners, with inexpensive
quality healthcare. The director would be hosted by Academia Sinica, a
prestigious research institution with a strong record in sustainability
science. Please visit the Academia Sinica
website for more information.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION 1.
University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) 2.
Understanding of transdisciplinary global environmental
change and sustainability issues; integrated systems thinking on
socio-environmental interactions and sustainable solutions. 3.
Well-experienced in managerial
positions and/or as part of the executive team. 4.
Experienced in international and domestic collaboration
and networking. 5.
Familiarity with Future Earth is encouraged.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE 1.
Record of strong financial and human resources management
skills. 2.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners. 3.
Track record in successful resource mobilization. 4.
Excellent communication skills. 5.
Strong working command of English.
To apply, please submit the following materials 1.
Resume/CV 2.
Cover Letter 3.
One Letter of Recommendation 4.
Strategic vision statement for
GSH Taipei (Maximum 2000 characters) Deadline for Application: November 15, 2021 Review of Applications: November 15 –
December 15 Targeted Date of Assuming Office:
Quarter one, 2022
Please send your application via: https://forms.gle/dZbQYckreEtDbHqz6
Note: We may require more
detailed materials if needed. After one receives the job offer, it may need one
month or more for the employment process. |