19The Executive Board of the IEF invites applications for the
position of SECRETARY GENERALThe IEF is an intergovernmental arrangement that serves as a
neutral facilitator of informal, open, informed and continuing
global energy dialogue among its membership of energy
producing and energy consuming States, including transit States.
Recognising their interdependence in the fi eld of energy, the
70 member countries of the IEF co-operate under the neutral
framework of the Forum to foster greater mutual understanding
and awareness of common energy interests in order to ensure
global energy security.
The Secretary General serves as the Chief Executive of the
Forum which is headquartered in the Diplomatic Quarter of
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The respective job description and requirements
are available at the careers section of:
http://www.ief.org
Applications are to be submitted by e-mail to:
[email protected]Application deadline: 8 November 2019
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.DIRECTOR (D-1)
Duty Station: Maastricht, The Netherlands
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars,
engaged in research, postgraduate teaching, capacity development, and
dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the
Charter of the United Nations.
The Institution: The United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social
Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), working in close
collaboration with Maastricht University, carries out research and training on a range
of social, political and economic factors that drive economic development in a global
perspective, with an emphasis on technological change and innovation. The Institute
serves the international community and contributes to UN debates by offering policy-
oriented research and capacity development that addresses the socioeconomic
dimensions of sustainable development.
The Position: The Director is the chief academic and administrative offi cer of UNU-
MERIT.
Qualifi cations: The Director should have academic qualifi cations that lend to
UNU-MERIT prestige in the international scholarly community; guarantee scientifi c
excellence; and, provide leadership and guidance for the institute’s activities.
Experience: A doctorate in Economics, Public Policy or Innovation Studies and a
Full Professorship or equivalent appointment. Strong research background and
publications. Research supervision experience. Strong and demonstrable international
fundraising skills. Effective leadership in administration and research programming.
Sound fi nancial and human resource management skills. Gender, cultural and
political sensitivity. Commitment to human development and the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Dutch and other offi cial UN languages
is an asset.
Application deadline: 10 November 2019
Full details of the position and how to apply: https://unu.edu/about/hr/Executivefocus