Job Announcement: Opening for Director (Executive Level) position at the APEC Climate Center

The APEC Climate Center (APCC), located in the Republic of Korea, is looking for a highly motivated Director who will act as the Head of the Center. The Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Head of the Center, develop an operational plan suitable for the mission of APCC which incorporates goals and missions that work towards the strategic direction of the Center

Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Center’s research, projects, and activities

Work in conjunction with the Board of Trustees in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the Center

Advocate for the Center as a strategic international and regional organization and leader of climate prediction in the Asia-Pacific region

Represent APCC as the senior liaison in dealing with public institutions, governments, media and other organizations

Align and link the Center’s work to funding agencies’ policy priorities such as Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate degree (Doctorate or equivalent) from a recognized university in the field of Climate Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field

Must have significant senior-level experience in directing medium or large-sized projects or organizations, preferably with experience in the public sector or with a non-profit organization, as well as experience in working with senior-level officials and developing relations with regional bodies or international organizations such as GGGI, the World Bank, ADB, WMO, etc.

Experience in raising the profile and/or increasing the reputation of an organization through the use of public and government relations, communications and networking

Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing human and financial resources

Excellent communication skills, proficiency in written and spoken English

BENEFITS: Partial coverage of health and other insurance (according to Korean law), support for relocation to and housing in Busan, severance pay, performance-based incentives, and more.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: The director is a full-time employee of the APEC Climate Center.

TO APPLY: Submit a (1) Curriculum Vitae, (2) cover letter, (3) management strategy, (4) degree certificates, (5) transcripts to Ms.WooJung Kim (recruit_doc@apcc21.org) by 18:00 (KST) 11 February, 2016. Cover letter should be a 4-5 pages document focusing on your Managerial Ability, Professional Ability, Global Leadership, and your Ability to Secure Finances. The management strategy should be a 4-5 pages document outlining your strategic vision for managing APCC. For more information, please contact Ms.WooJung Kim(recruit_doc@apcc21.org) or visit the official site (www.apcc21.org).

※ If any supporting documents are discovered to be inaccurate, your application and any potential agreements may be terminated.

※ In the event that there are two or fewer applicants, this job announcement may be extended.