Director-General

Position: Director-General

Duty Station: Siracusa, Italy

Post Level (UN Equivalent): D - 1

Duration of initial contract: 2 years

Salary Level: Management, Italy

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The International Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences (ISISC) is seeking a General Director, who will be responsible for all aspects of the research, training and administrative functions of the Institute.

Responsibilities

The Director-General will be the Chief Operating Officer of the Institute, working under the direction of the President. He will be responsible for: (a) developing, directing and managing and being accountable for the development of research and training programs of the Institute; (b) ensuring the development and effective implementation of the Institute's strategies, plans and priorities; (c) leading the development and implementing of agreed fundraising strategies with public or private donors, with a focus on International and regional organizations and national governmental agencies; (d) overseeing the timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation of operations and programs; (e) developing and maintaining excellent working relationships and strategic partnerships with relevant institutions, at both the national and international level; and (f) ensuring that ISISC operates in compliance with all legal rules and regulations related to an international NGO and as an Italian private foundation.

In addition, the Director-General will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial functioning of the Institute, including: (a) preparing budgets; (b) assigning and monitoring performance parameters and critical indicators; (c) reporting on budget/program performance, (d) recruitment staff; and (e) evaluating staff performance.

Competences

PROFESSIONALISM: Extensive experience in management and oversight; proven ability to organize, conduct and supervise capacity building programs, technical assistance seminars, organizing international conferences, and the production of publications, reports and papers.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Proven ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies; identify priorities activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required; allocate staff and resources, and establish appropriate time schedules for the completion of projects; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitor and adjust plans as necessary.

COMMUNICATION: Posses excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in particular the ability to explain and when necessary defend complex issues to staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental bodies; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.

LEADERSHIP: Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills, as well as the ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; proven record of building and managing teams, and creating a positive work environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff, and design skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills; demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing change initiatives, including the analysis of complex human resources, budgetary, financial or administrative management policy and programmatic issues.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Ability to lead and supervise staff. Ability to motivate staff and to encourage good performance; ability to coordinate and monitor the work of others.

Education

Law degree. Additional degree and/or educational experience will be an advantage.

Work Experience and qualifications

More than 15 years of progressively responsible and relevant national and international experience in international organizations, of which at least 5 years must be at the international management level. Comprehensive knowledge of UN and EU policies, procedures and operations is highly desirable.

In addition:

• Proven financial and human resources management experience;
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and networking for outreach and strategic partnership engagements;
• Experience working with Government officials and intergovernmental organizations, donors at all levels;
• Experience working at regional levels and international levels;
• Experience managing multi-cultural teams;
• Experience in public speaking.

Languages

English and Italian are the working languages of the Institute. Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is indispensible. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.