Call for the position of Executive Secretary of the Latin American Federated Network of Scientific Documentation Repositories, LA REFERENCIA Print
Written by Tania Altamirano   
Friday, 21 June 2013 14:26

ConvocatoriaResumé must be submitted until July 4, by mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Position: Executive Secretary

Professional in charge of:
•    Design, execute and monitor the work plan defined by the organization.
•    Identify and present projects at various international funding sources.
•    Develop and manage the annual budget of the organization.
•    Represent the organization at events and meetings on the subject.
•    Design, implement and monitor the communication and dissemination plan of the organization.
•    Design and implement the sustainability plan of the organization.
•    Prepare and submit required reports to the Board and Membership Assembly of the Organization.  

Required profile
•    Professional degree in library science, journalism, engineering and / or related areas.
•    Verifiable knowledge in scientific communication in open access.
•    Five-year experience in design, management and coordination of regional projects in the area of information management related to the areas of science, technology and innovation.  
•    Ability to coordinate and develop joint dialogues with governmental, scientific and academia.  
•    Experience in coordination, workgroup management, negotiation and conflict resolution.
•    Full time availability.
•    Excellent command of Spanish language. Fluent spoken and written English.
•    Ability to write long documents in English and to negotiate with international funding agencies.
•    Willingness to travel.

Skills

•    Effective and innovative leadership.
•    Collaborative personality that promotes group cohesion and ability to resolve conflicts.  
•    Ability for team work and to coordinate groups.
•    Ability delegate and supervise activities at various levels of collaboration.
•    Ability to interact with representatives from different sectors.

Duty station: Santiago, Chile

Remuneration: Within the application the candidate must indicate his/her income claims.

Deadline for application: The curricula vitae should be submitted until July 4, by mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .