International Dairy Federation (IDF) Director General

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is the pre-eminent source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. Our membership covers 56 countries, accounts for about 86% of current milk production worldwide, and is growing. 1200 experts appointed by our National Committees work on areas such as animal health and welfare, dairy science and technology, environment, nutrition and much more. The IDF's mission is to represent the dairy sector worldwide by providing the best global source of scientific expertise and knowledge in support of the development and promotion of quality milk and dairy products, to provide consumers with nutrition, health and well-being.

The IDF is currently seeking an experienced member of the dairy community to become its new Director General in early 2012.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director General's main functions include:

• Managing the Head Office to provide effective and efficient services to membership and ensure the most effective implementation of work programs based on available resources.
• Identifying strategic priorities to stimulate the development of the dairy sector.
• Developing constructive relationships with strategic organizations for IDF activities, such as intergovernmental bodies and international NGOs, in order to maximize influence and value provided to the dairy sector.
• Maintaining current membership and regular contact with members, while pursuing membership expansion;
• Disseminating and facilitating access to relevant information and value adding messages to strategic audiences in order to strengthen IDF recognition and influence as the global authoritative organization providing scientific and technical excellence in dairy.

The successful candidate possesses several years experience in the dairy industry, as well as experience in international affairs. He/she will be a proven leader and strategic thinker, with sufficient understanding of scientific and technical issues of the dairy sector. Highly organized, the candidate will have excellent leadership, influencing and administrative skills. The candidate must also demonstrate excellent communications and language skills.

Candidacies must be submitted by e-mail prior to July 21, 2011 to:

Richard Doyle, President
International Dairy Federation
IDF_president@dfc-plc.ca

We thank all candidates for the interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.