[LIBJOBS] Switzerland, Geneva, Programme Executive Online Ethics Library 60%

 

Vacancy Notice

Programme Executive Online Ethics Library 60%

 

Globethics.net (www.globethics.net) the global network on ethics is opening a position for a Programme Executive Online Ethics Library for its Global online Library on Ethics, GEL.

 

Major Tasks

·         Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the GEL

·         Collect, select and upload documents on the GEL

·         Recruit, train and coordinate the work of the team submitters / reviewers team and control the quality of the submissions and reviews

·         Coordinate and advise partner institutions and individuals worldwide in their use of the digital library and in cooperating with Globethics.net

·         Negotiate with publishers on import solutions for e-books and e-journals

·         Support training for specific groups of library users in developing countries

·         Contribute to the strategic planning for the continuing development of the Globethics.net libraries together with other library programme executives

·         Represent and market the GEL at relevant events

·         Report to the Executive Director of Globethics.net and collaborate with the Globethics.net team at Head Office and in the regions and with the Board of Foundation

 

 

Qualifications

·         University degree in library and information sciences (Bachelor or Master or Advanced studies) with special knowledge of online libraries

·         University degree in ethics (Bachelor or Master or Advanced Studies) is an asset

·         Broad interest in ethics

·         Very good command of spoken and written English, good command of at least one other language (e.g. French, German, Spanish, etc)

·         Professional experience in the related fields is an asset

·         Willingness to network on a global level with individuals and institutions in the field of ethics

·         Interest and ease in electronic networking and webmaster duties

·         Independent and precise work

·         Proper understanding of Open Access global developments

·         Interest in the general developments in the field of library sciences and especially online libraries.

 

Location: The Globethics.net Head Office is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Starting date: 1 January 2013, or by agreement.

Deadline for applications: 15 August 2012

 

Interested candidates are invited to request further information and to send a letter of motivation with their CV by email and post mail to:

Prof. Dr. Christoph Stückelberger, Globethics.net Executive Director

150, route de Ferney, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland.

Email: stueckelberger@globethics.net Web: www.globethics.net

Mobile: ++41 79 419 6812