The Centre for Development and Setting (CDE) is nationally and internationally recognized as a leading institution for sustainable development. With around 100 staff members in Bern and in close collaboration with its institutional partners in Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and beyond, CDE works across science, policy, civil society, and the private sector to address pressing social-ecological challenges. In line with its current strategy, CDE focuses on five overarching development objectives: “Ecosystem regeneration for sustainable livelihoods”, “Sustainable food systems and land investments”, “Just and resource-light economies”, “Institutions for sustainability”, and “Competencies for sustainability transformations”. See www.cde.unibe.ch for more information.
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Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field of sustainable development and demonstrate international recognition in research for sustainability transformations.
The successful candidate brings a strong record in the management of complex inter- and transdisciplinary research organizations and has proven skills in organizational and strategic leadership. The position requires the ability to build on the Centre's profile in sustainability sciences and practice and to maintain and further develop its standing as an academic partner for policy, society, private sector and administration.
Requirements
Applicants are expected to have extensive experience in shaping transnational research partnerships, particularly with countries in the Global South, and a proven track record in securing third-party funding for both academic research and research-based implementation. A cooperative leadership style, intercultural competence, experience in knowledge transfer, outstanding management and communication skills, and the ability to inspire and lead interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams complete this demanding profile. We expect the future position holder to be familiar wit
📌 Managing Director of the Centre for Development and Environment (Chandigarh)
🏢 Kanton Bern
📍 Chandigarh
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