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>We are re-posting this position as we did not draw many candidates from the
>first posting. Please help us spread the word again. Thank you.
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>SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE SEEKS PROJECT MANAGER
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>Term: Now - Feb. 2000 (with likelihood of renewal)
>Salary: Based on experience
>
>The Sustainable Development Research Institute at UBC is seeking an
>individual with several years of project management experience to manage,
>on a full-time basis, a large, multi-year SSHRC-funded project entitled,
>"Reconciling Ecological Carrying Capacity and Human Well-being: Exploring
>Alternative Futures for the Georgia Basin" (see
>http://sdri.ubc.ca/research/georgia.html for project information, and
>"What's New" - Job Openings). The project manager will be responsible for
>the day-to-day management of this interdisciplinary research project
>including coordination of research activities including meetings and
>seminars, communications within the project, production of research
>materials and personnel management.
>
>For this challenging position, we will be seeking a motivated and
>highly-organized individual with excellent communication skills with
>several years of related experience. Preference will be given to someone
>with a degree in environmental studies, planning, resource management,
>geography or a related field, as well as experience in managing a large,
>interdisciplinary research projects. The salary will depend on experience.
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES
>* Responsible for the day-to-day management of the research program
>including the coordination of administration, personnel and finances;
>* Develops and refines workplans;
>* Identifies needed actions and timetables on specific activities liaising
>with co-investigators, component managers, graduate student researchers,
>program committees, partners and collaborators;
>* Represents the project in liaison with all administration areas external
>and internal to the University. In the absence of the Principal
>Investigator, acts as his official representative with full decision-making
>authority;
>* Negotiates directly with funders as needed;
>* Identifies and pursues additional funding opportunities ensuring that
>proposals are consistent with university requirements;
>* Prepares project reports as required by funders;
>* Coordinates periodic evaluations of research progress;
>* Oversees project-related activities of data/systems assistant;
>* Works with communications manager in coordination of conferences and
>workshops as needed;
>* Works with communications assistant to prepare outreach materials
>including newsletters, annual reports, information packages and discussion
>papers and website;
>Performs other related duties.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS
>* University graduation in environmental studies, humanities or natural or
>social sciences with an interest in sustainable development issues.
>Post-graduate degree preferred.
>* A minimum of four years of related project management experience
>* Demonstrated experience in managing a large staff.
>* Excellent oral and written communication skills
>* Superior organizational and analytical skills
>* Demonstrated leadership skills
>* Sophisticated computer literacy
>* Ability to work with diverse individuals, organizations and institutions.
>* Several years of progressive managerial experience in a University
>setting utilizing organizational skills an asset.
>
>The application deadline for this position is Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Please
>contact UBC Dept. of Human Resources for application details: (604)
>822-9675 or visit their website http://www.hr.ubc.ca
>
>
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Aaron James
MA Candidate
Department of Geography
University of British Columbia email: [log in to unmask]
#217-1984 West Mall home: 604-602-1626
Vancouver, British Columbia school: 604-822-5870
Canada V6T 1Z2 fax: 604-822-6150
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