Director, UNU-IIST

The mission of the UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. Key goals are to serve as a think-tank for the United Nations system and Member States, and a bridge between the United Nations and the international academic community. The University also contributes to capacity building, particularly in developing countries; and serves as a platform for new and creative ideas.

DIRECTOR (D-1 LEVEL)
UNU- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY (UNU-IIST)
(DUTY STATION: MACAO,
SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF CHINA)

The UNU-IIST research programme will address key challenges faced by developing societies through high impact innovations in computing and information technologies. The UNU-IIST Director will have overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the Institute under the direction of the Rector of the UNU.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in computer science or a related discipline.

Experience: Strong international research background and publications in an area of particular relevance to developing societies such as health, education, agriculture, disaster management, and livelihoods. A reputation for visionary leadership in an academic or research institution with the ability to renew UNU-IIST and to recruit and lead a dynamic team of world-class researchers.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills with fluency in English. Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.

Applications from suitably qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged.

CLOSING DATE: 15 JANUARY 2014

Please visit http://unu.edu/about/hr for the full job descriptions, requirements and application procedures. Application by email is highly encouraged.