Position with the ISSN International Centre Regina Romano Reynolds 14 Mar 2001 21:00 UTC
Francoise Pelle, head of the ISSN International Centre in Paris, asked me to distribute this announcement of a 2-year position to develop and manage projects for the ISSN International Centre. This is a very exciting time for the ISSN as its potential for linking and identification in the digital age is being explored and extended. The position will place the incumbent in the midst of these developments and involve some interesting travel possiblities, as well. Not to mention the delights of living in Paris! Follow is the job description and contact information. In addition, if there is anything about the ISSN Network or current ISSN projects that I could be helpful with, please feel free to contact me. Regina Reynolds Project development manager (ISSN International Centre) A * Context The ISSN International Centre is an intergovernmental organization situated in Paris (France). The mission of the ISSN Network, which is made up of 73 member countries, is to identify all serial publications (journals, scientific reviews, magazines, etc..) published worldwide. The International Centre, which co-ordinates the Network and manages the international identification database, partially centers its growth on the identification of on-line publications and on the development of services based on new Internet technologies. The International Centre is divided into three sections : bibliographic, computer and general secretarial tasks (which itself includes administrative, financial and human resources management, as well as sales and maketing management). B * Job definition In order to set up the growth of new services, the International Centre intends to create a Project Development Manager position. Reporting to the Director of the Centre, the Project Development Manager will have to co-operate with the functional sections of the International Centre (bibliographic, computer, sales and marketing). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : contributing to the definition of new project development strategy ; developing existing projects at an operational level ; establishing and following up new partnerships; defining the contractual framework for those partnerships ; analyzing and following up data flows. The position involves, in an international context, a great deal of communication and negotiation with the actors of the publishing world, Abstracting and Indexing services, service providers, distribution sector (subscription agencies), libraries and documentation centres. The projects will have to be developed in collaboration with all sections of the International Centre and with the ISSN network. Position based in Paris (France) ; involves trips abroad (contact with partners, participation in congresses, conferences, professional events). 2 year contract. Full time position. Position to be filled : ASAP Salary : to be negotiated 35 hours / week 36 days off / year C *Requirements Minimum of master's degree in library science or information science or equivalent. Demonstrated success in managing projects in a related field : A&I, publishing, libraries, subscription agencies. Professional experience in electronic database including Internet. Good knowledge of Internet technologies. Experience in negotiating. Fluent in French and English (other languages would be appreciated). Previous experience in an international context would be a plus Curriculum Vitae and detailed accompanying letter should be submitted to : Centre international de l*ISSN Ms Fran�oise Pell� Directeur 20 rue Bachaumont 75002 Paris France tel : (33) 1 44 88 22 20 fax : (33) 1 40 26 32 43 e-mail : pelle@issn.org