International Trypanotolerance Centre (ITC) is seeking a new Director General

ITC is an independent regional research institute located in Banjul, the Gambia. Its mission is to contribute to the effort of increasing livestock productivity and utilisation in low input and market orientated production systems of West Africa with particular reference to the coastal countries of The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone through the optimal and sustainable exploitation of livestock for the welfare of the human populations. More information about the Centre can be found at the website www.itc.gm.

The present Director General , Dr. K. Agyemang, will be leaving at the end of 2005 and the ITC Council is seeking his replacement.

Applicants should have:

• a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
• a minimum of 10 years experience in research and/or livestock development in sub-Saharan Africa
• strong qualities of leadership and effective interpersonal skills in order to strengthen the collaboration between the NARS of the region
• proven experience of fundraising and financial management
• an established reputation as a manager of scientific research
• a good record of publications in international journals
• proficiency in written and spoken English and French

Preference will be given to candidates from West Africa. The selected candidate will be expected to commence duties by 1 November 2005 if possible. A competitive and attractive salary and benefits packages will be provided. ITC is an equal opportunity employer.

Further particulars may be obtained from the Chairman of the Search Committee, Prof. S. Geerts or at the website of ITC. The deadline for the applications is 31 May 2005. The candidates who are short-listed will be interviewed in the week of 4 to 8 July.
The candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a letter explaining their interest in the post, the names and addresses (including fax and/or e-mail) of three referees and their date of availability to the chairman of the Search Committee:
Prof. Stanny Geerts
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nationalestraat 155, B-2000 Antwerp
Fax: +32-3-2476268
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