Kathleen Cass, the current CODATA executive director, will be leaving the
organisation in May this year. CODATA has thus commenced a search for
a replacement. The full text of their announcement is copied below, and
is also available from
http://www.codata.org/CODATA_Vacancy_Announcement.pdf
Note that the deadline for applications is 21st February.
CODATA (www.codata.org),founded in 1966, is a non-governmental organization that
strengthens international science for the benefit of society by promoting
improved scientific and technical (S&T) data management and use. CODATA,
formally known as the Committee on Data for Science and Technology, is an
interdisciplinary committee of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
To accomplish its mission, CODATA facilitates, mobilizes and engages the
knowledge and resources of the international S&T Data community represented by
more than 20 national members, 16 International Scientific Unions, 3 co-opted
organizations, 20 supporting organizations, and newly established categories of
Affiliate and At-Large members. CODATA has a central Secretariat in Paris,
co-located with the ICSU Secretariat. The work of CODATA is performed through a
series of democratically elected Task Groups and Working Groups, often in
partnership with other organizations. CODATA sponsors an International S&T Data
Conference, held in different countries every two years, as well as many
workshops and specialized symposia. CODATA is governed by its General Assembly,
which meets every two years. Responsibility for ongoing leadership and
management is vested with CODATA’s Officers and the Executive Committee,
elected by the General Assembly. The Executive Director reports to the elected
Officers and has overall responsibility for implementing the strategic goals
and plans of the organization, managing the Secretariat, and overseeing the
day-to-day operations of CODATA.
In this capacity, the successful Executive Director candidate will be expected
to:
Act to achieve CODATA’s mission, strategy and plans, and contribute to their
formulation and development;
Work with and seek synergy and harmony among all components of CODATA’s
membership;
Ensure effective collaboration and coordination between CODATA and ICSU as
well as other partners and coordinate fundraising in support of CODATA’s
programs;
Serve as CODATA’s primary focal point for all administrative matters and
support the CODATA Officers and Executive Board in their designated roles,
as set out in the CODATA Constitution; and
Manage the CODATA Secretariat and its staff and oversee numerous meetings
around the world.
CODATA is seeking candidates who:
Have an advanced degree, preferably in the natural or social sciences, the
information or data sciences, management, or law;
Have at least five (5) years of experience in international collaboration and
management of scientific or data programs, preferably with specific
experience in relevant intergovernmental, nongovernmental, and/or
governmental activities;
Have demonstrated skills in leadership and communications, as well as
strategic, financial and human resources management experience;
Have proven ability to organize international meetings of 100-1000 people,
including both program and meeting logistics;
Are experienced with and prepared to take advantage of modern technology to
conduct virtual meetings and use social media effectively;
Are willing to travel around the world on a regular basis to represent
CODATA and support CODATA activities; and
Possess full command of written and spoken English, preferably with working
knowledge of French and ability in other languages.
As the S&T data world faces virtually unlimited opportunities presented by the
Information Revolution, CODATA welcomes applications from candidates who are
presently active in S&T data activities.
The appointment will start in spring 2013, depending on mutual availability,
with an initial probationary period of six months. The incumbent is expected to
reside in the Paris area, as soon as possible after appointment. Work schedules
and hours per month are negotiable.
Further information may be obtained by writing in confidence to the CODATA
Secretary General at codata.exec...@gmail.com.
Applications with full CV, names of three references, and a brief statement of
interest should be addressed to the Secretary-General of CODATA at
codata.exec...@gmail.com by 21 February 2013. Telephone interviews for short-
listed candidates will be arranged shortly thereafter.
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