Project Officer

Support the planning, funding, and administration of international research projects on energy, climate, and the environment.

BACKGROUND

The Energy, Climate, and Environment Program (ECE) at IIASA is offering an opportunity for a project officer to support the external and collaborative projects in the ECE program and its research groups. The ECE program is dedicated to addressing complex global challenges related to energy systems, climate change, and environmental sustainability.

The successful candidate will support research projects within the program, associated with different research groups, on a variety of topics such as health scenarios (S3), climate modeling (ICI), an energy security (IACC).

The role involves support with the organization and management of projects and proposals, as well as outreach and communication within and outside project consortia. Strong scientific communication and organizational skills are core to the role.

MAIN tASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deal efficiently and independently with correspondence and communications from stakeholders, partners and funders.
  • Assist with handling of proposals, project reports, presentation slides, and other publications and documents, i.e., newsletters, reports, literature reviews, etc. with the consortium partners and funders.
  • Assist with report publication and dissemination, and preparation of necessary reporting and compliance documentation for funders.
  • Support with planning and lead with implementation of dissemination, communication, and outreach activities in close cooperation with the IIASA communication channels.
  • Create content, edit, and maintain the consortium web pages; newsletter; manage social media channels for the project.
  • Organize and facilitate project activities, both physical and virtual, including internal and external meetings, conferences, events, lectures, etc.; prepare written summaries and records of meetings.
  • Support the program managers and research group leader(s) with research projects, with focus on controlling, funding, and administration.
  • Keep abreast of, and ensure compliance with institutional rules, policies, and procedures as well as donor/external funding requirements, ensuring that staff within the program and project are regularly updated.
  • Aid in the preparation of grant proposals; prepare supporting documentation for project proposals and project reports, facilitate project planning and management, assist with the development of project management tools in close cooperation with the IIASA Grant Management (GM) Department.
  • In line with the team spirit that prevails at IIASA, the incumbent may occasionally work on other tasks assigned by their superiors, that might not be directly related to this appointment but where the post holder has relevant experience and skills, and/or a shortage of immediate personnel capabilities requires such.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education and Background

  • Advanced degree in natural sciences, engineering, economics, or social sciences, and proven project management experience in an international setting

Essential skills and competencies:

  • Project management/administration experience with a scientific background in economics, environment, energy, climate change, or development.
  • Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research project planning, financial management, and reporting.
  • Working experience in international organizations is highly desirable
  • Ability to draft reports analyzing scientific information and policy applications.
  • Proven organizational and priority setting skills, and the ability to respond to deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Full fluency in English, excellent communication and interpersonal skills on all levels.
  • Strong IT skills, including advanced MS Office knowledge, web content management (e.g., WordPress), and social media.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others and maintain professional and productive relationships with staff from diverse nationalities and backgrounds.
  • Flexible working attitude and willingness to take on other tasks to benefit the program/institute.
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