Mountain Research Initiative Coordinator

Vor 7 Tagen

Bern, Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Vollzeit

About Us

The University of Bern is a leading institution in Switzerland, known for its academic excellence and innovative research. Our Department of Environmental Sciences is home to the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI), a global network of researchers and stakeholders dedicated to advancing our understanding of mountain environments and ecosystems.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Project Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Executive Director in planning, coordinating, managing, and implementing tasks related to MRI activities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the MRI Governing Body, Working Group leads, other team members, network members, external project partners, and stakeholders.
  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events such as workshops, webinars, seminars, research meetings, and conferences, including liaison with external experts and/or other resource personnel or contractors.
  • Contribute to the production of publications and/or other outputs resulting from MRI activities, providing technical inputs and expertise.
  • Support the MRI Communications Manager in researching and developing content for publications, newsletters, website, social media, and other outreach channels.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Earth sciences, environmental studies, social sciences, and humanities, or other related fields, with a demonstrable interest and/or experience in research management or facilitating inter- and transdisciplinary collaborations relating to mountain research.
  • At least 3 years' experience with project management, including planning, coordinating, and/or facilitating scientific events and multi-stakeholder meetings, with strong analytical and reporting skills, including computer skills.
  • Experience and/or strong interest in engaging at the science–policy–practice interface; knowledge of relevant regional and/or global policy processes or research programmes that offer opportunities for mountain research is a plus.
  • Ability to travel and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, able to anticipate needs while adopting an organized, efficient, and independent yet collaborative work style as part of a team.
  • Excellent intercultural communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Spoken and written proficiency in English is required, with knowledge of German and/or French being highly desirable.

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