PJob Descriptionbr / The European Centre is looking for a new Executive Director (starting date 1 March 2026) whose tasks and areas of responsibility include:br / Planning and directing the Centre's programme of activitiesbr / Organising and managing the Centre's administration and appointing other staff membersbr / Planning and controlling the budget; preparing and submitting reports and annual budget estimates to the Board of Directorsbr / Expanding the Centre's outreach and significance as a potential partner based on its expertise and competenciesbr / Extending the Centre's funding base through third-party acquisition in close cooperation with researchers and research networksbr / Actively promoting the continuous development of the Centre's mission and strategy, taking into account the inputs of board members and with a particular focus on an application-oriented approach to research, knowledge transfer and evidence-based policy consultancybr / Qualifications and core competenciesbr / Advanced university degree in social and economic sciences or comparable; fluent in German and English; other European languages are an assetbr / Extensive knowledge of social welfare policy in Austria and the UNECE region, knowledge of the research landscape, including knowledge transfer in social welfare, preferably research experiencebr / Expertise in dealing with public administration, European and national decision-making processes, and international institutions in social welfare policies, the non-profit and research sectorbr / Proven experience (at least 15 years) in international project acquisition and managementbr / Experience in knowledge transfer of social welfare policy, preferably to the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countriesbr / Strong communication, negotiation and teamwork skills, profound leadership skills, management and decision-making experience, strategic thinking and target orientationbr / Please submit your application in English language to AltoPartners Executive Search, Ms. Anna Woell, a /a, by 12 April 2025, including:br / Detailed CV (Europass)br / Cover letter (max. 1 page)br / Outline presenting your skills, conceptual ideas, and your approach to the position, all by addressing the key areas of research and project activities of the European Centre (max. 2 pages).br / The workplace will be Vienna; there is no possibility to fill this position remotely or to combine it with any other professional activity. /p pThe European Centre is an equal opportunity employer. The employment contract (full-time), starting on 1 March 2026, is limited to a five-year period with a renewal option. /p pFor further information on the European Centre please see: a /a /p pPlease note that any travel expenses incurred in connection with the application process will not be reimbursed and must be covered by applicants themselves. /p