EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE WORLD ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Overview

Leads The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in fulfilling its mandates to promote scientific excellence for sustainable development in the South, towards the implementation of Agenda 2030.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in the development, management, planning and execution of TWAS international scientific cooperation programmes.
• Coordinates work with associated organizations hosted by the Academy.
• Provides leadership, guidance and effective internal control of the work of TWAS staff.
• Develops synergies with UNESCO programmes in sciences.
• Develops innovative approaches to promote South–South cooperation in sciences.
• Provides strategic leadership for resource mobilization.
• Acts as secretary to the meetings of the TWAS Steering Committee and the TWAS Council.

Required Experience

A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in scientific research and administration, including assignments at regional and/or international level. Demonstrated leadership experience in a scientific environment with experience in human resources and finance management. Successful experience in fund-raising from governments and the private sector, and international funding and technical assistance organizations and agencies. Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, development.

Qualifications

PhD in a discipline related to the field of Sciences.

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