Director General - ICIMOD
Closing Date: 15 February 2011
EN
ICIMOD is the leading international institute for sustainable mountain development and expertise on the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region. The headquarters are in Kathmandu, Nepal.
ICIMOD is a dynamic regional intergovernmental organisation with a growing circle of stakeholders. Its mission is to contribute to the reduction of the scientific uncertainty around the changing climate, to enhance the knowledge of regional and global decision makers about mountain ecosystem services, and to strengthen the resilience of the communities of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region.
ICIMOD looks for a dynamic and forward looking successor to the present Director General to lead the centre through the challenging tasks of the coming years.
Responsibilities
The position requires a highly experienced professional who has
* an established reputation and experience in senior management including managing a scientific research and development institution,
* a broad understanding of the drivers of change, particularly changing climate, and of sustainable mountain development, a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline,
* working experience in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region,
* an in-depth knowledge of the main development and policy issues in the region,
* demonstrated success in raising international funds.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and will be able to communicate his/her vision to a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience Required
* At least ten years relevant experience, which will include at least five years experience working in the region and five years as a senior manager.
* Experience in working in an international organization.
* Experience in interacting with senior decision-makers and government officials.
Salary Benefits
ICIMOD offers an internationally competitive compensation package. It is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
Application Procedure
Send a full CV in confidence with a covering letter and the contact information for three or more professional referees by email to vacancydg@icimod.org by 15 February 2011
Contact Details
For further information on ICIMOD and a full job description visit www.icimod.org under `vacancies'
EN
ICIMOD is the leading international institute for sustainable mountain development and expertise on the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region. The headquarters are in Kathmandu, Nepal.
ICIMOD is a dynamic regional intergovernmental organisation with a growing circle of stakeholders. Its mission is to contribute to the reduction of the scientific uncertainty around the changing climate, to enhance the knowledge of regional and global decision makers about mountain ecosystem services, and to strengthen the resilience of the communities of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region.
ICIMOD looks for a dynamic and forward looking successor to the present Director General to lead the centre through the challenging tasks of the coming years.
Responsibilities
The position requires a highly experienced professional who has
* an established reputation and experience in senior management including managing a scientific research and development institution,
* a broad understanding of the drivers of change, particularly changing climate, and of sustainable mountain development, a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline,
* working experience in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region,
* an in-depth knowledge of the main development and policy issues in the region,
* demonstrated success in raising international funds.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and will be able to communicate his/her vision to a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience Required
* At least ten years relevant experience, which will include at least five years experience working in the region and five years as a senior manager.
* Experience in working in an international organization.
* Experience in interacting with senior decision-makers and government officials.
Salary Benefits
ICIMOD offers an internationally competitive compensation package. It is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
Application Procedure
Send a full CV in confidence with a covering letter and the contact information for three or more professional referees by email to vacancydg@icimod.org by 15 February 2011
Contact Details
For further information on ICIMOD and a full job description visit www.icimod.org under `vacancies'
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