Recruitment Announcement - Director General ICIMOD

The Board of Governors of ICIMOD is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Director General in 2007 following the completion of the current Director General's second term.

ICIMOD is the leading international institute for sustainable mountain development and expertise on the Himalayan Region. ICIMOD was established in 1983 and has its headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is an internationally funded, not-for-profit organization.

The Director General reports directly to the Board and leads a strong interdisciplinary and multinational staff. The position requires a highly experienced professional who has:

an established reputation and experience in senior management including managing scientific research and development programmes
a broad understanding of the biological, environmental and social sciences underlying sustainable mountain development
a PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
working experience in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region
an in-depth knowledge of the main development and policy issues in the region
demonstrated success in raising international funds
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and will be able to communicate his/her vision to a wide range of stakeholders.

The anticipated date of joining is January 2007. ICIMOD offers an internationally competitive compensation package. It is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality. For further information on ICIMOD and a full job description click here.

Send a full CV in confidence with a covering letter and the contact information for three or more professional referees by e-mail to Bourrier International Consultants Inc: bici@sympatico.ca by 15 April 2006.

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