COHRED Vacancy notice
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The Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED) is an
international non-governmental organisation, based in Geneva,
Switzerland, and affiliated to the United Nations. It works closely
with a large number of developing countries, international research pro-
grammes, UN agencies and other organisations to promote and advocate for
effective health research systems based on the strategy of essential na-
tional health research (ENHR).
It is now seeking a:
COORDINATOR
To be responsible for managing a small secretariat in Geneva, develop-
ing and implementing the plan of work, establishing an annual budget and
monitoring expenditures, directing operations, and raising funds. Re-
porting to the Board, which meets annually, the Coordinator will have
considerable independence and flexibility to develop programmes and ac-
tivities in line with the organisation's policies and mandate. He or she
will need to travel extensively.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a biomedical or social sci-
ence or in medicine, and extensive experience in, and understanding of,
health research for development. He or she will have outstanding manage-
ment and leadership skills, and be able to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing, with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate previous success in fundraising
and advocacy. Experience of work in a developing country, or in an in-
ternational environment, would be an asset. Fluency in English is essen-
tial; a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable.
The post will be available from 1 May 2001, and the initial appointment
will be for a fixed term of two years, renewable. Salary and benefits
will be equivalent to a director-level post in the United Nations sys-
tem. COHRED is an equal opportunities employer.
Further information on COHRED's activities can be found on its Web
site: http://www.cohred.ch.
Please send applications, including a curriculum vitae and a letter ex-
plaining why you think you are suited to the post, to arrive by 28 Feb-
ruary 2001, to:
COHRED,
c/o UNDP,
Palais des Nations,
1211
Geneva 10,
Switzerland.
Fax: +41 22 9178015
mailto:freij@cohred.ch
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