The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is seeking to hire a Secretary General on a full-time, permanent (CDI) basis. Deadline to apply is 13 December 2024.
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The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is a public institution whose main mission is to finance research in the public sector.
The FNR currently pursues three strategic objectives:
- 1. Strengthen the foundations of our research system to keep it at the forefront.
- 2. Connect science and society – create value for all.
- 3. Create a cutting-edge research system for tomorrow – take the lead and prepare for the future.
The Secretary General ensures the implementation of the strategy, daily management, and organises its operation. He/She is assisted by the staff employed by the FNR, for whom she/he assumes the role of hierarchical superior.
The main missions of the Secretary General, in close collaboration with the Board of Directors (CA), include:
- Implementing the strategy decided by the board, based on a proposal from the Secretary General;
- Managing a highly qualified team of nearly forty people; Initiating calls for project proposals;
- Participating in the evaluation and monitoring of instruments and activities funded by the FNR;
- Contributing to the development, monitoring, and assessment of the multi-annual agreement between the government and the FNR;
- Implementing the FNR’s partnership policies at national, European, and international levels;
- Promoting the FNR externally by representing it, particularly in national, European, and international bodies;
- Implementing the policy of promoting scientific culture.
Profile and required skills
Education and Professional experience
- Hold a doctoral degree registered in the training titles register.
- Enjoy an internationally recognised reputation based on the quality of its research and innovation work.
- Have management and governance skills in research and innovation
Personality
- Ability to motivate, guide and manage a team;
- Open-mindedness;
- Autonomy and initiative;
- Thoroughness and diplomacy;
- Good organisational skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Specific knowledge
- Knowledge of the Luxembourg ecosystem is an asset;
- Fluency in English and French;
- German and Luxembourgish are an asset.
Interested?
Applications, including a cover letter and detailed CV, should be sent to hr@gotofreedom.eu / +352 20 40 32 60 (Deadline for applications: 13 December 2024).
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