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Director of UNRISD
Closing date: 30 Jun 2008
Vacancy number: DIR 001
UNRISD is currently accepting applications for the position of Director. The Director’s position offers an exciting opportunity to initiate innovative global research programmes, influence international policy debates, and draw in contributions from leading thinkers, research centres, multilateral bodies and civil society organizations. The ideal candidate will be a scholar of world reputation, committed to multidisciplinary research and capable of motivating an international team of researchers. She or he will have a proven record in management and fundraising, preferably at international or regional level, and be fluent in English with a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish.
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