Position Announcement: Country Director -India ICRW

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Country Director -India, International Center for Research on Women

(ICRW)

The ICRW India Country Director is a member of ICRW's senior

management team, and contributes inputs from the work in India and

the South Asia region to ICRW's global analysis of gender and

development and to its strategies to achieve its mission. The

Country Director provides: vision and leadership for ICRW's

strategies and business development to achieve its mission in India

and South Asia; effective management of an interdisciplinary team of

researchers, program experts, and administrative staff; and expert

technical knowledge in at least one area of ICRW's project work. The

Country Director reports to ICRW's Vice President in Washington,

D.C.

Principal Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership and Business Development

The India Country Director plays a leadership role in expanding

ICRW's visibility, reputation, and work in India; building networks

with likeminded institutions to promote its mission, and developing

opportunities for new areas of work and growth. In this role, the

CD provides inspiration and guidance for India Office staff;

develops and maintains working relationships with key in-country

partners, donors and the ICRW-India Board; and works closely with

ICRW headquarters on strategic planning for business development in

India and the region.

2. Management

The India Country Director provides management supervision and

support for a staff of ten in New Delhi and two in Hyderabad, and

ensures compliance with ICRW financial and personnel systems, and

with the national laws of India. In this role, the CD works closely

with India Office and headquarters staff to: a) coordinate project

activities in India; provide opportunities for dissemination of

results; c) facilitate new recruitment; d) conduct annual

performance evaluations; and e) assist in writing new proposals for

projects in India and the region.

3. Technical role

The Country Director is a recognized expert in gender and

development with strong research experience in at least one area of

ICRW's portfolio. As such, the CD participates in or leads

technical project work, and provides general day-to-day project

guidance to staff, working closely with technical directors in

Washington.

Qualifications:

Requirements include: demonstrated leadership on gender and

development in India; at least ten years of management experience in

program or policy research; Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in

health, economics, or other appropriate social science; proven track-

record in non-profit fund-raising and business development;

excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior experience

working with international NGO's and donor agencies strongly

preferred.

E-mail resume with a cover letter to The Finance and Administrative

Officer at prasenjit@... , or fax to 95-11-2463 5142, or

send by mail to ICRW-India, Number 42, 1st floor, Golf Links, New

Delhi 110003 by 25th June 2005.

Arvind Das

International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW)

42, 1st Floor, Golf Links

New Delhi 110 003

Ph: 2465 4216/17,extn. 31

Fax: 2464 5142

E-mail: adas@...

Web: www.icrw.org