Impact Communications and Strategy Department Manager MGMT 2023-02

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Manager for its Impact, Communications and Strategy

ICIQ is committed to performing excellent research at the frontier of knowledge in the broad area of chemistry (Catalysis, Artificial Photosynthesis, Activation of Small Molecules, Photovoltaics, Functional Molecular Assemblies and Chemical Biology, from either theoretical or experimental perspectives). The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programs to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (Full details on ).

Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens quality of life in our influence

The main task of the Impact, Communications and Strategy Department Manager is to lead the new department that is created to coordinate the Communications & Image Unit, the Science Outreach & Education Unit and the Institutional Strengthening The selected candidate will take care of internal and external The aim of the department is to raising awareness of chemical research as a key factor in the progress towards a sustainable society; measuring its impact and constantly working towards employee and social engagement At the same time, the selected candidate will maintain a close relationship with the institutions that ICIQ collaborates with, supporting the implementation of the institute s strategy with the objective of involving relevant stakeholders and attracting public

The selected candidate will be able to multitask, reassess priorities, and be adept at using logical reasoning to identify and solve issues as they arise, developing close working relationships with the partnerships, institutional strengthening, outreach and communications

The selected candidate will report to the Administrative Director and will work in close collaboration with ICIQ group leaders and

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• As Impact, Communications and Strategy Department Manager your role will be leading, designing and implementing the institute strategy to strengthen the national and international recognition of
• Develop the overall communications strategy for the
• Work in close relation with other units and departments of the institute to generate new ideas and innovative
• Ensure communication consistency among different stakeholders, aligned with the core brand
• Supporting engagement with the institute and external partners, donors and stake
• Support the impact measurement within proposal
• Transmit the importance of frontier research in chemistry and project a positive image of the
• Create proposals for new outreach activities and to foster collaborations with other institutions promoting science
• Promote the relationship with the scientific and the educational community, studying the characteristics, needs and motivations of both the public the

Candidate s Profile:

• The position requires a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, or any related
• Experience in education at different
• Experience with a proven track of developing, executing and monitoring communication and outreach programs and building relationships with partners and stake
• Solid command of written and spoken English, Spanish and
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Exceptional interpersonal, supervisory and organizational
• Proactivity, self-motivation and the ability to meet
• Strong leadership skills and aptitude to work with autonomy and entrepreneurship, both individually and as part of a complex team

Valued qualities:

• Skills in problem solving and
• Experience in stakeholder/community
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with experience in international and multicultural
• Ability to teach, lead, direct, and manage
• Imaginative, creative and curious
• Flexible, adaptable and open to
• Autonomy, efficiency and ability to prioritize

We offer:

• A permanent full-time employment
• Remuneration according to the individual s
• Annual salary split in twelve monthly
• Incorporation: