Työnimike: Head of Bioeconomy Programme

Työnkuvaus:
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation established by European States. EFI undertakes forest research and policy support at pan-European and global levels. EFI's Headquarters is located in Joensuu, Finland. EFI has several offices across Europe, and project offices in Malaysia and China. The Institute has app. 100 staff members and has an annual turnover of app. 14 million Euros. Further information about the organisation is available at www.efi.int. EFI is seeking a senior professional with strong international research and leadership experience to develop EFI's new Programme on Bioeconomy. The European forest-based sector is in a period of profound structural changes due to a number of socio-economic, environmental, technological and policy developments. This situation requires foresight and research to reassess the future of the forest-based sector within the emerging bioeconomy. EFI's Bioeconomy Programme should develop interdisciplinary knowledge at the interface of forest-based products and services markets, forest resources, sustainability, and policies affecting the forest-based sector in Europe. Further information is available here. The post will involve in particular: Leading and developing EFI's Bioeconomy Programme. Fundraising for, initiating and coordinating new research and policy support projects in Europe. Communicating with donors, stakeholders and media. Coordinating bioeconomy related activities within EFI Units. Networking within EFI member organisations and other stakeholders. Identifying and addressing policy questions and promoting the science-policy dialogue within the thematic area of bioeconomy. Qualifications: PhD in the relevant field At least 10 years of international research experience, including coordination of projects. An excellent track record of publishing in international scientific journals. Proven record in fundraising (e.g., EC/EU funded projects). Excellent English skills, knowledge of other European languages is an asset. Capability to create an inspiring team work environment. Excellent coordination, managerial, networking and communication skills. Experience in the science-policy interface and policy support work. Duty Station The employee will be based at EFI Headquarters in Joensuu, Finland. Employment Conditions The employee will be an EFI staff member. A fixed term appointment of five years with an option for an extension of a further five years. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post early 2017. EFI offers a competitive benefits and salary package. This position offers a challenging opportunity to work within a stimulating international environment in one of the Institute's senior positions. Interested candidates are requested to send a CV with a cover letter by 19th September 2016, using our online application form. If it is not possible to apply online (http://www.efi.int/portal/about_efi/1316) please send your application to efi.hr (at) efi.int. For more information about the post please contact Dr. Robert Mavsar, Deputy Director: robert.mavsar (at) efi.int. All applications will be treated confidentially. Please note that only candidates that have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Työnantajan nimi: European Forest Institute

Työnantajan osoite: Yliopistokatu 6, 80100 JOENSUU

Työn lyhyt kuvaus:
Maa-, metsä- ja kalatalouden erityisasiantuntijat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Pohjois-Karjala

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Kokea: Yli 5 vuotta

Lähde työtarjous: TE-palvelut, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi