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Executive Director

Partners in Population and Development

Partners in Population and Development (Partners) is a unique, inter-governmental alliance of sixteen developing countries, formed to realise the goals of the ICPD Programme of Action. Each member country is committed to sharing their reproductive health and family planning expertise through South-to-South collaboration.

Partners is seeking an exceptional individual for the position of Executive Director. This position provides a rare opportunity to lead a complex, global organisation and make a significant contribution to the sustainability of international development. Under the guidance of the Partners Board, which is comprised of Ministers from the member countries, the Executive Director will manage the Partners Secretariat in Dhaka and the organisation's overall activities. The Executive Director will be capable of performing with innovation and flair at the highest international level, and using his/her leadership and networking skills to inspire active support from governments, international organisations and the private sector.

Prospective candidates must possess:

· a post-graduate education in social, management or health sciences, with specialisation in reproductive health, population, development or related areas;

· fifteen years experience in reproductive health, family planning and/or population and development programs, including at least five years at the international or regional level, and five years in a senior management position;

· a track record of organising work harmoniously with persons of different cultural backgrounds;

· good knowledge and experience with information technology and communication systems; and

· fluent oral and written communication skills in English (additional language skills in French, Spanish and/or Arabic will be viewed favourably).

The successful candidate must be willing to spend up to 30% of his/her time travelling. Partners offers a competitive salary and benefit package; salary on appointment will be commensurate with experience.

For a complete job description, visit the Partners web site at www.south-south.org. The closing date for all applications is 15 May 2001. Applications should include a cover letter, CV and three references, and be sent by facsimile or email to:

Ms Gabriela Rivera

Partners Secretariat, GPO 2925, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Email: grivera@ppdsec.org

Facsimile: + 880-2-882-9387