Executive Director ISIS Europe
ISIS Europe
Brussels, Belgium
ISIS Europe is a highly respected independent organisation, known for its analysis of EU and NATO and pro-active policy work on conflict prevention, crisis management, security sector reform, gender and security and disarmament.
The successful candidate will have:
* Knowledge, passion and enthusiasm on EU policy in the security, defence, peacebuilding policy areas of the EU and related international frameworks;
* Strong contacts with policy makers and funding sources in the EU;
* A successful track record in fund-raising;
* A thorough understanding of European security institutions and the areas addressed in ISIS Europe's security governance, responding to conflict, gender and security and arms control and disarmament programmes;
* Experience in research project management and administration;
* Knowledge of other EU languages, particularly French, would be an advantage.
Job Description
* Immediate and continual fundraising for both core activities and research projects;
* Carry out administrative and executive tasks (including project accounting);
* Efficiently manage and administer ISIS Europe's budget;
* Manage ISIS Europe's core research work in the fields of EU Institutional Reform and Security Governance; EU Crisis Management and Responding to Conflict; Gender and Security;
* Direct current projects funded by the EC and in collaboration with CSDP MAP partners;
* Oversee ISIS Europe's publication programme, providing quality control and editing the European Security Review, the ISIS Europe blog, ISIS twitter, ISIS Event Reports;
* Represent ISIS Europe at national and international conferences and seminars and through interviews with the press;
* Maintain and extend ISIS Europe's network of national and international contacts in the international security field;
* Take direction and advice from the Governing Board;
* Manage and supervise staff.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications
* Higher degree in political science, international relations, peace studies or equivalent qualifications and experience;
* Extensive knowledge of international security and European security organisations, particularly the EU.
* Knowledge and ability to work with social media and computer software.
Experience/skills
* Previous experience and successful record of fund raising and budget management;
* Experience in managing a non-profit organisation;
* A record of research project management in the field of international security;
* At least two to three years experience in management position;
* Experience in the field in peacebuilding/security/SSR an advantage;
* Personnel management;
* Publishing and editorial experience (in English);
* A track record in public speaking at high level conferences;
* Media experience;
* Experience in dealing with international organisations, government and/or non-governmental organisations; platforms of institutions/professionals;
* Fluency to editorial level in English;
* A working knowledge of French.
Personal Qualities
* Enthusiam, passion and strong work ethic;
* Capacity to establish and maintain effective relations with staff and the Governing Board;
* Ability and dedication to assure the collective well-being and smooth running of the organisation;
* Inititative to develop and engage in collaborative projects with outside organisations;
* Innate desire to promote ISIS Europe's established standing in national and international fora;
* Good human resource management and communication/interaction with staff/consultants/senior advisors; training ability and mentoring skills.
Employment of ISIS Executive Director is on negotiation according to EU residence.
Indicative gross salary: 55,000 - 60,000 Euros per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Please send applications to giji.gya@isis-europe.org with ''ED application SURNAME'' in the subject line.
Consisting of
* 1 page letter of motivation;
* Curriculum Vitae with contact details, nationality and date of birth;
* 1-2 Samples of publications on security/peace related areas (no more than 50 pages max);
* Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees.
Position available from October/November 2011.
Only available to EU nationals. Women and candidates representing under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
An initial 12-month contract will be offered, extendable subject to performance and funding. The candidate may be based elsewhere in the EU and work remotely, but spend approximately, 50% of time in Brussels.
Deadline for applications is 9am, Friday 30 September. Short-listed candidates will be notified on 4 October and must be available for interviews to be held on Thursday 13 October in Brussels.
Serious questions not covered in the details on the website can be addressed to Ms Gya by phoning 00 32 2 230 7446 or giji.gya@isis-europe.org.
Brussels, Belgium
ISIS Europe is a highly respected independent organisation, known for its analysis of EU and NATO and pro-active policy work on conflict prevention, crisis management, security sector reform, gender and security and disarmament.
The successful candidate will have:
* Knowledge, passion and enthusiasm on EU policy in the security, defence, peacebuilding policy areas of the EU and related international frameworks;
* Strong contacts with policy makers and funding sources in the EU;
* A successful track record in fund-raising;
* A thorough understanding of European security institutions and the areas addressed in ISIS Europe's security governance, responding to conflict, gender and security and arms control and disarmament programmes;
* Experience in research project management and administration;
* Knowledge of other EU languages, particularly French, would be an advantage.
Job Description
* Immediate and continual fundraising for both core activities and research projects;
* Carry out administrative and executive tasks (including project accounting);
* Efficiently manage and administer ISIS Europe's budget;
* Manage ISIS Europe's core research work in the fields of EU Institutional Reform and Security Governance; EU Crisis Management and Responding to Conflict; Gender and Security;
* Direct current projects funded by the EC and in collaboration with CSDP MAP partners;
* Oversee ISIS Europe's publication programme, providing quality control and editing the European Security Review, the ISIS Europe blog, ISIS twitter, ISIS Event Reports;
* Represent ISIS Europe at national and international conferences and seminars and through interviews with the press;
* Maintain and extend ISIS Europe's network of national and international contacts in the international security field;
* Take direction and advice from the Governing Board;
* Manage and supervise staff.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications
* Higher degree in political science, international relations, peace studies or equivalent qualifications and experience;
* Extensive knowledge of international security and European security organisations, particularly the EU.
* Knowledge and ability to work with social media and computer software.
Experience/skills
* Previous experience and successful record of fund raising and budget management;
* Experience in managing a non-profit organisation;
* A record of research project management in the field of international security;
* At least two to three years experience in management position;
* Experience in the field in peacebuilding/security/SSR an advantage;
* Personnel management;
* Publishing and editorial experience (in English);
* A track record in public speaking at high level conferences;
* Media experience;
* Experience in dealing with international organisations, government and/or non-governmental organisations; platforms of institutions/professionals;
* Fluency to editorial level in English;
* A working knowledge of French.
Personal Qualities
* Enthusiam, passion and strong work ethic;
* Capacity to establish and maintain effective relations with staff and the Governing Board;
* Ability and dedication to assure the collective well-being and smooth running of the organisation;
* Inititative to develop and engage in collaborative projects with outside organisations;
* Innate desire to promote ISIS Europe's established standing in national and international fora;
* Good human resource management and communication/interaction with staff/consultants/senior advisors; training ability and mentoring skills.
Employment of ISIS Executive Director is on negotiation according to EU residence.
Indicative gross salary: 55,000 - 60,000 Euros per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Please send applications to giji.gya@isis-europe.org with ''ED application SURNAME'' in the subject line.
Consisting of
* 1 page letter of motivation;
* Curriculum Vitae with contact details, nationality and date of birth;
* 1-2 Samples of publications on security/peace related areas (no more than 50 pages max);
* Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees.
Position available from October/November 2011.
Only available to EU nationals. Women and candidates representing under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
An initial 12-month contract will be offered, extendable subject to performance and funding. The candidate may be based elsewhere in the EU and work remotely, but spend approximately, 50% of time in Brussels.
Deadline for applications is 9am, Friday 30 September. Short-listed candidates will be notified on 4 October and must be available for interviews to be held on Thursday 13 October in Brussels.
Serious questions not covered in the details on the website can be addressed to Ms Gya by phoning 00 32 2 230 7446 or giji.gya@isis-europe.org.
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