Job vacancy: Secretary general of IRSG

Applications are invited for the post of Secretary-General of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), a Singapore-based intergovernmental organisation concerned with the natural and synthetic rubber and related industries.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a recognized University Degree or equivalent qualifications. Candidates must demonstrate strong management, analytical and communication skills. Knowledge of the synthetic and natural rubber and related industries is a plus. Personal attributes required include fluent written and spoken English, additional language knowledge is welcome. Candidates must have integrity, impartiality and the ability to work effectively with senior officials in Governments, international organisations and the world rubber industry. They must possess the administrative and interpersonal skills necessary to run an international organisation, including knowledge of intergovernmental relations and the organisation of international conferences. The hands-on abilities required to guide and motivate a small, specialist staff are also essential. A reasonable level of computer literacy is also required.

Conditions 

The post of Secretary-General, is remunerated at grade D1 of the United Nations Professional Staff salary scales

The terms of the appointment will be initially for four years from 1 January 2021. Applicants must be nationals or citizens of Member countries of the International Rubber Study Group. For further information on the IRSG and how it operates including the job description and salary information, visit the IRSG website: http://www.rubberstudy.com.

The closing date for full applications will be 15 December 2019. Applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter to the Secretary-General, International Rubber Study Group, email: secgen@rubberstudy.com

International Rubber Study Group