Head of Unit, Climate, Energy and Society

Stift The Stockholm Environment Institute, Sei / Läkarjobb / Stockholm
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We are now recruiting a Head of Unit for SEI Stockholm. The position presents an opportunity to join a leading research institute and contribute to the management of a growing and dynamic research environment. Reporting to the Centre Director, the Head of Unit will manage a team of researchers and project managers and be part of the Management Team of SEI Stockholm. The position will also provide the opportunity to actively engage in externally funded research activities within the research field of the unit.

Head of Unit
As Head of Unit (50%), key responsibilities include:

Act as the immediate manager of the employees in the unit, represent the employer in all matters concerning work, i.e. performance and development dialogues, target setting, follow up and work-environment;
Be an active member of the SEI Stockholm management team, contributing to the strategic development of the Centre;
Provide overall and ongoing guidance to the unit employees, addressing management, implementation and reporting, and monitoring and evaluation of projects;
Be responsible for the professional development of the employees in the unit;
Be responsible for resource planning and time reports to achieve a balanced work load for all unit employees, and across the unit; and
Stimulate unit employees in identifying and developing research projects in line with the SEI strategy;
Senior colleague

As Senior colleague (50%) we expect the selected candidate to:

Develop and lead a strong, visible and lasting research portfolio involving several SEI research employees in the field of climate, energy, and/or socio-technological transitions;
Interact with policymakers and other stakeholders, and represent SEI at key events; and
Successfully raise funds from a variety of Swedish and international funding agencies including the private sector.
Who you are
The applicant should possess outstanding leadership, project management and research skills. S/he/they should have proven interdisciplinary research experience and ability to work with various stakeholders. The applicant should demonstrate an understanding of both development and environment issues in line with the SEI mission, and be able to conduct independent analysis and contribute to the creative research environment of SEI Stockholm.

The applicant should possess outstanding leadership, project management and research skills. S/he/they should have proven interdisciplinary research experience and ability to work with various stakeholders. The applicant should demonstrate an understanding of both development and environment issues in line with the SEI mission, and be able to conduct independent analysis and contribute to the creative research environment of SEI Stockholm.

Key qualifications
Outstanding leadership skills, including a minimum of 5 years of people- and project managment experience in a knowledge-based organization;
Strong interest and capacity to support colleagues in their development process, both as individuals and as a team;
Strong research and project management experience in the field of climate, energy, and/or socio-technological transitions and innovation or related ares of work;
Proven ability to engage in knowledge production towards high level policy making and an established network within national administration, multilateral organizations, research institutes and non-profit organizations;
A strong record of research project design and management, securing funding, and publications;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, for both technical and public audiences; and
Experience in working in international, multi-disciplinary research teams in policy environments, and with international partners.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
SEI is an independent, international research institute founded in 1989. Its mission is to support decision-making and induce change towards sustainable development by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development. SEI is ranked as the 2nd most influential environment think tank in the world in the Global Go To Think Tank Report, compiled by the University of Pennsylvania's Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.

SEI has about 240 employees working at research centres in seven countries around the world. The SEI Stockholm Centre is located centrally in Stockholm, Sweden, where we also have the SEI headquarters, with a total of 90 employees.

More information can be found at: www.sei-international.org

Publiceringsdatum
2018-06-27

Ersättning
The selected candidate will be employed by SEI in Stockholm, following Swedish labor laws. Remunerations will be competitive based on the Swedish market and will be subject to Swedish income tax.

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2018-08-12
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Kontakt
My Persson my.persson@sei.org

Företag
STIFT THE STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE, SEI

Adress
STIFT THE STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE, SEI
Box 24218
10451 STOCKHOLM

Kontorsadress
Linnégatan 87D

Jobbnummer
4226217

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