Job opportunity at FNR: Secretary General

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is seeking to hire a Secretary General on a full-time, permanent (CDI) basis. Deadline to apply is 13 December 2024.

Are you passionate about research?

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is a public institution whose main mission is to finance research in the public sector.

The FNR currently pursues three strategic objectives:

1. 1. Strengthen the foundations of our research system to keep it at the forefront.
2. 2. Connect science and society – create value for all.
3. 3. Create a cutting-edge research system for tomorrow – take the lead and prepare for the future.

The Secretary General ensures the implementation of the strategy, daily management, and organises its operation. He/She is assisted by the staff employed by the FNR, for whom she/he assumes the role of hierarchical superior.

The main missions of the Secretary General, in close collaboration with the Board of Directors (CA), include:

• Implementing the strategy decided by the board, based on a proposal from the Secretary General;
• Managing a highly qualified team of nearly forty people; Initiating calls for project proposals;
• Participating in the evaluation and monitoring of instruments and activities funded by the FNR;
• Contributing to the development, monitoring, and assessment of the multi-annual agreement between the government and the FNR;
• Implementing the FNR’s partnership policies at national, European, and international levels;
• Promoting the FNR externally by representing it, particularly in national, European, and international bodies;
• Implementing the policy of promoting scientific culture.

Profile and required skills

Education and Professional experience

1. Hold a doctoral degree registered in the training titles register.
2. Enjoy an internationally recognised reputation based on the quality of its research and innovation work.
3. Have management and governance skills in research and innovation

Personality

• Ability to motivate, guide and manage a team;
• Open-mindedness;
• Autonomy and initiative;
• Thoroughness and diplomacy;
• Good organisational skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Specific knowledge

• Knowledge of the Luxembourg ecosystem is an asset;
• Fluency in English and French;
• German and Luxembourgish are an asset.

Interested?

Applications, including a cover letter and detailed CV, should be sent to hr@gotofreedom.eu / +352 20 40 32 60 (Deadline for applications: 13 December 2024).