The International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP) (www.ioccp.org) promotes the development of a global network of ocean carbon observations for research through technical coordination and communication services, international agreements on standards and methods, and advocacy and links to the global observing systems. The IOCCP is co-sponsored by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research.
The IOCCP is seeking to appoint a director for the project, located at the IOC Secretariat in Paris, France.
Deadline for application: 30 September 2008.
The director will be assisted by a Ph.D.-level consultant and an administrative assistant. The responsibilities of the director are to assist the IOCCP Scientific Steering Group in developing and implementing targeted workshops; fostering the development of international agreements on global observation strategies, data-sharing practices, and standards; facilitating data collection and syntheses; maintaining an international directory of ocean carbon observations; maintaining a communication network through web and email-based publications; maintaining the Ocean Acidification Network web-site; assisting with implementation of the Ocean in a High CO2 World symposium series; fund-raising and managing the project?s finances; representing the IOCCP at international meetings; reporting to the sponsors regularly; and responding to ocean carbon issues in UN conventions and other intergovernmental activities as requested by IOC Member States.
For this post, we seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in chemical oceanography or closely related field with 7-10 years of experience, preferably with several years? experience in program management at the international level. The candidate should have a good knowledge of current ocean carbon observation and research priorities, and have excellent IT skills, including web design. The candidate must be fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written skills, as well as very good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. International travel will be required. The initial appointment is for one year, starting in January 2009, and is renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and continued extra-budgetary funding. Starting salary will be approximately US$75,000, paid in euros, and is exempt from income tax. UNESCO offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days? annual vacation, home travel, pension plan and medical insurance.
Candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae along with full contact information for 3 professional references no later than 30 September 2008 to Dr. Maria Hood by email (
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) or mail (UNESCO ? IOC, 1 Rue Miollis, Paris 75732 Cedex 15, France).
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