Secretary General | Italy

GEM Foundation is seeking to fill the position of Secretary General. 

GEM (Global Earthquake Model), a non-profit foundation and public-private partnership based in Pavia, Italy, is a global leader in the development of software, data and tools to analyse the risk to earthquakes and other natural hazards worldwide. GEM’s OpenQuake software and global earthquake hazard and risk models and information are used extensively by academics, the insurance/financial risk management industry and governments. For more information see: https://www.globalquakemodel.org/

The Secretary General is GEM’s Chief Executive Officer and is responsible to the GEM Governing Board for the execution and management of all scientific, economic and administrative activities of the Secretariat. The GEM Foundation has a staff of 30 people, mainly scientists, engineers and IT professionals. The Secretary General is responsible to secure a financial annual budget of at least 3M Euro, from sponsors, projects and commercial income.

The position will be available from June 2023 and will be filled on a 2-year, renewable basis, located in Pavia, Italy. Remuneration is negotiable, dependent on skills and experience.

For more information on Qualifications and Experience required and the Role Description, see below. Submit applications to SGRecruit@globalquakemodel.org by 09 January 2023 CET. Applications should include a) letter expressing motivation and interest; b) resume and c) names and contact information of 3 references.

Send queries or clarifications to SGRecruit@globalquakemodel.org.