Expression of Interest - Leadership Roles in Development

GRM International's portfolio of projects in conflict and fragile states such as Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan and Pakistan is expanding. We are therefore seeking high calibre leaders who have the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience to lead complex projects in difficult environment; individuals who can marshal resources across a range of disciplines and from a range of cultures to deliver strongly development-focused outputs and outcomes. You will have worked at the highest levels of government, will be able to demonstrate innovative thinking, will thrive on complexity and above all must have outstanding relationship-building and people management skills

Our ideal candidates for these roles will have worked at a senior level in government, managed large projects, managed change/reform programmes and understand the process of public administration reform and institutional development. Experience at the centre of government (Cabinet, Ministry of Finance, Civil Service Commission etc.) would therefore be very useful but is not essential. Sectorally we are looking for people who have a background in at least one of agriculture, natural resources, primary industries, education, health, environment, industry and trade.

You should have a strong understanding of the strategic planning and budgeting process within the public sector and a demonstrable commitment to building local capacity in developing countries. We would expect you to be able to give us the names and/or titles of at least two ministers with whom you have personally worked.

These are project not permanent posts but we would expect a typical position to last for at least two years and possibly much longer.

If any of these positions are of interest to you and you believe you are suitably qualified, please submit an application to hrapplications@grminternational.com with "Development Leaders" the subject line.