University degree (preferably at Master's level) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field.

UNESCO: Vacancy : Human Resources Officer (right to education) (30/1/2012) 1CAUIS0030ST - (P-3)

The Director of the Institute is Professor John Wilson, Dean of the University of Ulster's Faculty of Social and Health Sciences and Education.

BBC: New Ulster-Scots institute

It combines natural and social sciences, economics and education to improve human livelihoods and safeguard natural ecosystems, thus promoting innovative approaches to economic development that is socially and culturally appropriate and environmentally sustainable.

UNESCO: Indigenous Peoples