Deadline for applications: 17/10/2024

Application process open*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an Institute Affairs Officer in the Institute Affairs Directorate. The successful candidate will have a supporting role for the day-to-day execution of activities of the Directorate and will need to be able to work independently to complete tasks.

The Institute Affairs Officer will be engaged in one or more of the following functions:

- International and National Relations

- Internal Communications

- Policy

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Responsible to execute departmental administrative daily activities including the following:

1. Maintenance and update of records
2. Preparation and carrying out correspondence
3. Handling documentation

• Maintains an in-depth understanding of rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines that apply to the position
• Coordinates events organized by the Institute Affairs directorate, in close collaboration with all departments of the Institute
• Drafts correspondence for the communication with external parties such as ministries and foreign missions
• Supports the implementation of collaboration agreements and of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
• Maintains and updates the National and International Relations Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
• Maintains and updates the CyI policies website as well as its archives
• Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Psychology, Behavioral Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration or any other relevant field
2. At least 1 year of relevant experience will be considered an advantage
3. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment
5. Excellent knowledge of the English and Greek languages both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of French will be considered an advantage
• Master’s degree Political Sciences, International Relations, Psychology, Behavioral Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration in or any other relevant field and/or equivalent professional certificates, will be considered an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Ms Eleni Sophocleous (e.sophocleous@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

*Recruitment will continue until the application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Eleni Sophocleous

Reference number: CYI_IAO_24_13