The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) seeks a full time Executive Officer to assist in the running of the SCAR Secretariat. The primary tasks of the Executive Officer are managing the SCAR finances (50%); working with SCAR bodies to achieve appropriate objectives and goals (20%); managing external projects and grants, including the Muse Prize (20%); and coordinating SCAR's capacity building, education and training activities (10%).
Candidates should preferably have a qualification in a scientific discipline relevant to Antarctic or polar research, plus experience in international scientific coordination, excellent communication and organizational skills, and complete proficiency in English. Experience of the workings of a small to medium sized UK charity would be an advantage. Some overseas travel will be required. Applications explaining relevant experience and including a full CV and the names of two referees should be sent by October 24th 2014, to the SCAR Secretariat at [email protected]. For further details, go to http://www.scar.org/secretariat/vacancy or email the Executive Director, Mike Sparrow ([email protected]) Comments are closed.
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