International Trade Centre Executive Director
The post of Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC) will become vacant in June 2013 upon the completion of the term of the incumbent. Based on a joint recommendation by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the new Executive Director will be appointed by the Secretary- General of the United Nations.
ITC is a key partner of UNCTAD and WTO in their joint efforts to help developing countries - particularly the least developed countries and countries with economies in transition - to better integrate into the global economy. We are committed to filling this post with the best person to run the organization. We are looking for an exceptional manager with strong leadership qualities and a proven track record of accomplishments at the regional, national or international level, to manage a complex organization in an internationally diverse and multicultural environment.
Candidates for the role of Executive Director will be expected to prove their:
ITC is a key partner of UNCTAD and WTO in their joint efforts to help developing countries - particularly the least developed countries and countries with economies in transition - to better integrate into the global economy. We are committed to filling this post with the best person to run the organization. We are looking for an exceptional manager with strong leadership qualities and a proven track record of accomplishments at the regional, national or international level, to manage a complex organization in an internationally diverse and multicultural environment.
Candidates for the role of Executive Director will be expected to prove their:
• Track record as a senior manager in complex and multicultural institutions. • Demonstrated leadership in institutions operating in fast-changing environments.
• Familiarity with ITC's goals and strategic priorities.
• Grasp of trade, investment and productive capacity challenges faced by businesses in developing countries.
• Familiarity with the interlinkages and governance of ITC's two parent organizations, i.e., the WTO and UNCTAD.
• Management experience in the area of trade promotion, especially related to business/export promotion, and technical assistance to developing countries.
Applications from suitable candidates should be sent to:executivedirectoritc@unctad.org no later than 15 December 2012. A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up jointly by UNCTAD and WTO, and the final selection will be made after a full interview process. The initial term of appointment is for three years with a possibility of being renewed once. For more information, including the post’s competency profile, visit http://www.intracen.org/ (In Focus).
• Familiarity with ITC's goals and strategic priorities.
• Grasp of trade, investment and productive capacity challenges faced by businesses in developing countries.
• Familiarity with the interlinkages and governance of ITC's two parent organizations, i.e., the WTO and UNCTAD.
• Management experience in the area of trade promotion, especially related to business/export promotion, and technical assistance to developing countries.
Applications from suitable candidates should be sent to:executivedirectoritc@unctad.org no later than 15 December 2012. A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up jointly by UNCTAD and WTO, and the final selection will be made after a full interview process. The initial term of appointment is for three years with a possibility of being renewed once. For more information, including the post’s competency profile, visit http://www.intracen.org/ (In Focus).
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