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SECRETARY-GENERAL

nternational Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources, policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to specific national requests. It works together with policy makers, governments, UN organizations and agencies and regional organizations engaged in the field of democracy building.
International IDEA’s notable areas of expertise are: electoral processes, political parties, constitution-building processes, democracy and gender and democracy assessments. International IDEA works worldwide. It is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has offices in Brussels, The Hague, New York, Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Secretary-General of International IDEA is ultimately responsible for the overall strategic leadership and management of the Institute in line with International IDEA’s Statutes.
Based in the Organization’s headquarters in Stockholm, the Secretary-General will report to The Council through the Council Chair and will be the chairperson of International IDEA’s management committee.
The Secretary-General will promote, develop, and manage International IDEA’s activities around the world, and will complete the implementation of the 2012-2017 Strategy while preparing for the next strategic cycle of the Institute and positioning it as a unique intergovernmental body, dedicated to helping governments build sustainable democracies. He/she will represent International IDEA in all global fora on democracy and development and will reinforce the Institute´s relationship with all its stakeholders, including at the highest political levels in our existing or future potential member states.
The Secretary-General will supervise, direct and guide the Management team of International IDEA and ultimately the entire staff of the Institute worldwide. He/she will also ensure that all activities of International IDEA include a gender and diversity perspective.
Applicants should have a track record of leadership skills in a demanding, complex and culturally diversified environment. Extensive experience in managerial positions in an international or intergovernmental organization or a governmental organization that deals with international affairs is a basic requirement for the post.
The position is offered with an initial contract of 5 years, renewable.
Closing date for applications: 20 December 2013
For further information on this position and to apply, please contactIDEA@kornferry.com
International IDEA is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff members in terms of gender, culture and nationality.