Please find below the short advertisement for the post of IFUW Executive Director. Would you please circulate it among your members and others who might be interested in applying. Applications should be sent to Linda Allen, as indicated on the advert, and not to the IFUW Office. Please note that the deadline for applications is 20 September 2012.

IFUW,the International Federation of University Women, was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Geneva since 1972. It is a leading global organization advocating girls and women’s rights to quality education (http://www.ifuw.org/who/about/overview/). Today, in times of change, IFUW is looking for an

Executive Director

Responsibilities

This 2-year mandate, potentially renewable, calls for a pro-active individual who will lead IFUW, develop policies and strategies to turn the organization around and strengthen IFUW's international presence. The ED will engage and liaise with all relevant external partners, work with the financial officers, develop income generation including raising grant money, and provide advice to the Board regarding organisational performance. The ED will report to the Board of Officers.

Profile

University qualification in Management or other relevant area. 7+ years’ experience in NGOs at senior level. Proficiency in accounts and budget management up to CHF 2 million. Up-to-date software application skills. Proficiency in English. Fluency in French and/or Spanish an asset. Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.

Deadline for application: 20 September 2012

If this position is of interest to you, please send us your application file, including a detailed CV and cover letter, which will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Contact:

Linda Allan

Alec, Allan & Associés, Recruitment and Executive Search

Rue De-Candolle 9, CH- 1205 Geneva

E-mail: linda.allan@alecallan.com

Tel:+41-22-322 25 35

Please note thatCircular 12/2012 (Call for Nominations) is still under preparation and you will receive this in the early part of September