ECPAT International www.ecpat.net is a leading global network of 82 organisations in 75 countries working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. The organization is seeking an experienced leader with extraordinary qualities to assume the role ofExecutive Director.
Based in its International Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand and reporting directly to the ECPAT International Board, the Executive Director will manage the Secretariat team, lead the ECPAT global programme and support the ECPAT network in order to carry out the organization's mission. The Executive Director will represent ECPAT on the global stage working with international non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, donors, partners and the private sector.
As the Executive Director you must have a genuine commitment to the mission and will have demonstrated superb leadership guided by vision and values with 5-10 years executive management experience, working in an international non-governmental organization and/or similar movement-style organization. You will have experience in civil society change movements where activism involves many different players and levels of engagement and/or influence and a well-developed business acumen and strategic insight. We are looking for a person who is passionate with a high level of energy with motivation and desire to achieve.
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To apply, please send by email only a letter of application stating the approach that you would bring to the position and the skills that make you suitable, as well as your CV/résumé (no photos please) in English to Meagan Greenberg at jobs@darylupsall.com . Please ensure that they are sent as Word documents with the titles "your name cover letter" and "your name CV". Please put "ECPAT ED" in the email subject line and state how you came across about the job announcement.
All applications are confidential. Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
The deadline for applications is 15 October 2012, 6pm Central European Time and interviews will take place in Bangkok, Thailand in early December 2012