Subject: Job vacancy at Wetlands International


Wetlands International - Asia Pacific=20

Vacancy - Job Description

Executive Director


Wetlands International -Asia Pacific is seeking to fill a senior vacancy =
for an Executive Director who, under authority of the Council, will be =
responsible for development and co-ordination of Wetlands =
International's program in the region and heading the daily activity of =
the regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL was launched on 1 January 1996, following the =
integration of three existing non-profit international wetland =
conservation organisations; International Waterfowl and Wetlands =
Research Bureau (IWRB), Asian Wetland Bureau (AWB), Wetlands for the =
Americas (WA). The achievements of the founding organisations date back =
more than 40 years and include the launch of the Ramsar Convention, =
major regional surveys and conservation programmes for wetlands and =
wetland species, support to national wetland strategies, demonstration =
management projects, and the development of international programmes for =
migratory water bird conservation. Today, Wetlands International is a =
leading international wetland conservation organisation with programmes, =
networks and projects in more than 120 countries worldwide.
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WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL comprises four operating units; a small =
International Co-ordination Unit in Wageningen (Netherlands) and three =
Regional Headquarters of which the one for the Asia Pacific region is =
based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The program of Wetlands International - =
Asia Pacific is co-ordinated from the regional headquarters in Kuala =
Lumpur. Program implementation occurs through this office, and a further =
eight national and sub-regional offices. The organisation is a catalyst =
for wetland-conservation-projects throughout the Asia Pacific region.


TERMS OF REFERENCE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Director has overall executive responsibility for the work of the =
organisation, chairs the Management Team and reports to the WI-AP =
Council. Specific duties include:

1. Lead the strategic development of the organisation, within the =
framework of the licence provided by WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL.=20
2. Take overall responsibility for the management of all staff and =
direct responsibility for management of sub-regional program/office =
heads.
3. Take overall responsibility for the financial well-being of the =
organisation.
4. Lead and coordinate fundraising efforts.
5. Prepare triennial and annual plans of activity and report on their =
implementation.
6. Represent the organisation at global and regional fora.
7. Coordinate with the Directors of the other Regional Licensees, and =
the ICU International Director, to achieve the strategic development of =
Wetlands International.
8. Ensure high standards in all work undertaken.
9. Promote and support the membership of Wetlands International, in =
close liaison with the ICU.
10. Develop and foster collaboration with like-minded organisations, and =
monitor implementation of existing MoUs (particularly that related to =
headquarters location).




WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL is in a phase of rapid development; the Council =
will therefore review responsibilities activities and performance of the =
Executive Director on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate will be from the Asia Pacific region, will have at =
least 10 years of international experience developing organisations, =
networks and partnerships, preferably in the environmental or =
sustainable development field. A flair for fund-raising and marketing is =
desirable. Diplomatic skills and an understanding of international =
relations, of technical and scientific issues relating to wetland =
conservation and management will all be needed. Although English is the =
working language of WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL, proficiency in other widely =
used languages in the region would be an asset. In order to encourage =
appropriate diversity of staff at the regional HQ, applications from =
countries outside Malaysia are strongly welcomed. The position is open =
to male and female candidates.
A contract will initially be offered for a period of 3 years with the =
option for extension. The salary offered will be competitive when =
compared with similar positions in Malaysia. A relocation package will =
be offered.

If you are interested in applying, please send a letter of application, =
full curriculum vitae and the names of two referees to:
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WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL - ASIA PACIFIC
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR)
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA=20
50603 KUALA LUMPUR
MALAYSIA
(Please add "Confidential" on envelope.)
(You might also use fax or e-mail: see below).
Closing date: mid July 1998

Interviews are likely to take place in August/September and the =
successful candidate is expected to start work as soon as possible.

Additional information can also be obtained from:=20

Website: http://ngo.asiapac.net/wetlandsw/Gadeni.html

And from:
* JOOST VAN DER VEN, Interim Executive Director.=20
       WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL - ASIA PACIFIC
	 Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR)
	 University of Malaya, Lembah Pantai,
	 50603 Kuala Lumpur
	 Tel No : +60 3 756 6624                 =20
	 Fax No: + 60 3 757 1225
       Email:joost@wiap.nasionet.net

* MRS. ROBIN SCHAAP , International Director=20
WETLANDS  INTERNATIONAL
	  PO Box 7002
	  6700 CA Wageningen
	  The Netherlands
	  Tel No : +31 317 47 8854
	  Fax No: +31 317 47 8850
        Email: schaap@wetlands.agro.nl