International Network for Bamboo and Rattan DIRECTOR GENERAL

The Board of Trustees of INBAR seeks a Director General to take over the strategic and managerial leadership of the Organisation from 1^st January 2014.

Headquartered in Beijing, China, INBAR was established by intergovernmental agreement in 1997.  At present, 38 countries are signatories to the treaty. The main sources of financing are provided by China, the European Union (EU), the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), and he International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). INBAR sponsors and provides leadership in international development for member countries through development services and technical programmes in environmental sustainability, livelihood development and industrial promotion.  Over the past fifteen years, INBAR has evolved from a research network into an organization that addresses bamboo and rattan usage issues across the full range of global environment and development activities. In order to consolidate these achievements, and to guide INBAR for the next fifteen years, a new long-term strategy is currently under development.

 The position requires a highly experienced candidate who possesses:

-       dynamic leadership capabilities and the ability to define goals and execute initiatives for the  future development of an international development organization which is increasingly contributing to the international debate;

-       strong strategic leadership and a clear understanding of global environment and development issues;

-       extensive professional experience at a senior level, preferably with international organizations;

-       a proven track record in resource mobilization and partnership building;

-       excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English, and preferably in one of the other three official languages of INBAR;

-       experience working in multi-cultural settings; and,

-       an advanced university degree in a relevant subject area, e.g. forestry, international relations and/or environmental sciences.

Initial appointment for this position is for a period of four years, and renewable for one additional term. The conditions of employment include a salary in the range of US$150,000 and related benefits. Further information about INBAR can be found at www.inbar.int.

Application Process:

Applications should be submitted by 31 March 2013 and include a cover letter, a detailed CV, and the names and contact information (phone, fax, e-mail) of three or more referees. Applications should be marked confidential and sent by e-mail to zyli@inbar.int.  All applications will be acknowledged, but only candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position will be contacted thereafter.