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Title | Director, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) |
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Climate-KIC is the EU’s largest public private partnership addressing climate change through innovation to build a zero carbon economy. We address climate change across four priority themes: urban transitions, sustainable land use, sustainable production systems, decision metrics and finance. Education is at the heart of these themes to inspire and empower the next generation of climate leaders. We run programmes for students, start-ups and innovators across Europe via centres in major cities, convening a community of the best people and organisations. Our approach starts with improving the way people live in cities. Our focus on industry creates the products required for a better living environment, and we look to optimise land use to produce the food people need. Climate-KIC is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. Our mission is to bring together, inspire and empower a dynamic community in order to build a net-zero carbon economy and climate resilient society. By 2021 we aim to be:
Climate-KIC is organised as a business, with its operations run by its Chief Executive Officer, who leads an Executive team comprising the CFO, Chief Operating Officer, the Thematic Directors, Directors of the Geographic Offices and Directors of Central functions. Additional information about our organisation can be obtained from the website www.climate-kic.org. Purpose of the Role The Director, Central and Eastern Europe, is accountable for building a strong climate innovation platform for leading academic, business and public organisations across the region in close alignment with the other European Climate-KIC entities. As part of our evolution to becoming financially self-sustainable, the Director will need to contribute actively to attract other sources of funding with possible local/regional relevance. Initially the role will involve co-designing the new “geography” with a working group and in close collaboration with the Executive Board (CEO, CFO and COO). Key Responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
Person Specification An interest in climate change or environmental issues is essential as is strong regional knowledge and experience. S/he will need to demonstrate a good understanding of the unique characteristics and needs of the region and work with us in co-designing and implementing a regional presence that recognises the diversity of the region and the varying levels of engagement in European initiatives. Experience working in complex multi-cultural, matrix environments is also highly desirable. A high level of independence and diplomacy with the ability to prioritise whilst working across different teams is essential. Key experience
Qualities
Application Process Climate-KIC values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. Your application should consist of a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter describing briefly how your profile, skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, and outlining your interest in and vision for the role. Please send your full application to recruitment@climate-kic.org. |