Job opportunity

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality. Deadline March 15, 2007

The Board of Governors seeks a visionary leader for the position of Director General to guide IWMI in its mission to overcome key challenges relating to land, water, food, livelihoods, health and the environment faced by poor rural communities.  Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, IWMI is a non-profit scientific organization engaged in collaborative research with partners in the North and South to develop tools and practices to help developing countries eradicate poverty and better manage their land and water resources. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have
- PhD or experience equivalent, plus an established professional reputation in the natural or social sciences related to land and water resources;
- Broad understanding of sustainable cross-sectoral land and water resources and the global issues affecting them;
- Senior management experience in a research and training institution; preferably in a developing country other than the country of birth;
- Strong communication skills;
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, multicultural setting;
- Extensive fundraising experience and familiarity with the relevant donor community;
- Fluency in written and spoken English, with a knowledge of French desirable.

The compensation package is competitive with positions in similar international research institutions.  The initial period of contract is five years and is renewable once.  IWMI encourages applications from women and developing country professionals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

A letter indicating interest in and qualifications for the position and a detailed curriculum vitae including the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three confidential referees.  Direct documents to Joan Joshi, Secretary to the Search Committee, either by mail to 212 9th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA, or by email at IWMIDG@aol.com no later than March 15, 2007. 

A final decision is expected by May 2007.

Contact:
IWMIDG@aol.com

Details:
www.IWMI.org
www.CGIAR.org.
http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/about/staff/vacancy/index.htm#dg

 

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