Global Coasts as the new frontier Program Director

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Global Coasts as the new frontier Program Director

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Offer DescriptionABOUT USCMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC’s core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for an experienced leader, with substantial international leadership and scientific track record, to lead our innovative research program focused on on advancing the development of a portable modelling infrastructure for coastal systems and drive meaningful impact through rigorous fundamental and applied research.Your job will be to work with our three Institute Directors to organize our assets and project work on global coasts and synthesize a strategy to push the boundaries of scientific exploration. The three institutes of CMCC will come together under your guidance to develop and execute a plan that will: * define a scientific operational of what the global coast is – from “place” to “process”;

• develop a set of use-cases, including a set of real-world partners;
• identify the key outstanding scientific questions that will guide scientific research on this program.

ROLEThe Program Director reports to the Scientific Director and is responsible for the implementation of the scientific strategy of the program in close coordination with Institute Directors. They will pursue the development and consolidation of international networking aimed at funding and executing the program, by developing the strategic direction, foreseeing any critical issues and corrective actions, and coordinating the disciplinary integration of scientific activities.RESPONSIBILITIESIn close coordination with the Scientific Director and the Institute Directors, through:

• Fundraising: developing new funding sources to support CMCC’s significant growth; coordinating day-to-day fundraising activities; managing program funds to the involved Divisions;
• Strategic leadership: positioning CMCC as international leader;
• Networking: establishing and collaborating with other research institutions and stakeholders to enhance the program’s reach and impact, contributing to the international scientific debate, representing CMCC at key international events;
• Program development: planning, organizing and monitoring program research activities, scientific production (papers, models, experiments, etc); managing research staff from the three Institutes to ensure deliverables are achieved;
• Team management: planning and managing human resources, facilitating internal communication, ensuring disciplinary integration;
• Talent management: Coordinating with HR, Identifying and acquiring professional profiles, developing key skills necessary for the success of the Program.

RequirementsResearch Field Environmental science » Water science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years managerial experience in an international organization;
• 10 years experience supervising scientific activities related to global coasts;
• A strong interdisciplinary aptitude;
• An important scientific network;
• Experience with international networking;
• Proven track record in large-scale Fundraising;
• Experience with coordinating research activities and achieving strategic objectives;
• Experience with developing and implementing a strategic vision;
• Excellent soft skills including: people management, communication, leadership.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsA permanent position in CMCC with a renewable 3-year assignment as Program Director. The renewal of the role will be based on a performance evaluation.The gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience; recognition of a variable remuneration portion valued based on the objectives achieved related to the role, in compliance with the provisions of the CMCC internal policies.Selection processThe position will be assigned by the President upon the Scientific Director’s proposal. Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.Additional commentsThe Director will be based in one of CMCC’s offices; extensive national and international travel will be required.Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners). Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CMCC Foundation Country Italy GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact WebsiteSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Italia

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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:02:22 GMT

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