Secretary General

European Global Ocean Observing System

Length of contract
5 year

About the Organisation

Founded in 1994, EuroGOOS is an International Non-Profit Association of national governmental agencies and research organisations, committed to European-scale operational oceanography within the context of the Global Ocean Observing System (IOC/GOOS). EuroGOOS today has 48 members from 19 European countries providing operational oceanographic services and carrying out marine research.

About the role

Under the general authority of the EuroGOOS AISBL Executive Board of Directors, the Secretary General will be responsible for the administration of the Office and shall support the policies of the Association

Responsibilities

• Implement policy and technical decisions taken by the General Assembly and the Executive Directors' Board;
• Arrange support for the Members and the Executive Directors in preparing for plenary meetings, committees, and workshops;
• Support fund-raising efforts through the preparation of proposals, arranging meetings,and  contacting potential donor associations, as directed by the General Assembly and the Executive Directors Board;
• Serve as a point of contact for external associations interacting with the Association, responding to requests for information.
• Represent the Association or arrange for the Association to be represented as appropriate at meetings, conferences, and other events;
• Establish and maintain contact with major related European projects, programmes, and organisations such as EOOS, and with related EuroGOOS bodies and regions to ensure up-to-date knowledge and swift exchange of information;
• Manage the Association's budget, prepare the Association's accounts, and collect membership contributions;
• Assist and coordinate the management of the EuroGOOS website, preparation, distribution, and marketing of publications, circulation of status reports and news among the Members;
• Participate in General Assembly Meetings and Executive Directors Board meetings, and organize the production of minutes and meeting reports.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Proven experience with management in the field of operational oceanography and marine science;
• Demonstrated experience in operational oceanography and marine sciences (ideally both);
• Demonstrated experience with international cooperation particularly within the EU landscape, is essential.
• Experience working with senior officials in governments, international organisations, and scientific institutions;
• Experience in developing and leading international projects, programmes committees;
• Ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations within a multi-cultural environment; ability to work collaboratively to achieve organisational goals;
• A PhD in a scientific or science-related discipline would be an asset:
• Strong communications skills;
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Knowledge of additional European languages would be an asset.
• Demonstrated financial management skills;
• Demonstrated capability to work independently with good analytical and problem-solving ability;
• Demonstrated capability to manage an office environment with employees of diverse backgrounds;
• Good knowledge of the EuroGOOS organisation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Other Benefits

Conditions of employment

• You must have the right to work in Belgium

Working locations

• Home-Based
• Frequent travels within Europe.
• Some international travel will be required.

How to apply

• For more information, please contact EuroGOOS at [email protected]
• If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and a letter of motivation in English, explaining why you are interested and why you are suitable for this role to: Dr Holger Brix, Chair of EuroGOOS Executive Board, at [email protected]

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