Trade Negotiations Insights (TNI) Editor
Closing Date: 30/06/2009
The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), an independent non-profit and non-governmental organization contributing to a better understanding of development and environment concerns in the context of international trade, seeks to recruit a pro-active professional to fill the following position:
Trade Negotiations Insights (TNI) Editor
The post requires at least three years experience in managing a publication; A solid understanding of issues related to trade negotiations, especially EPA negotiations; Excellent journalism skills, including the ability to express complex concepts in a language accessible to non-specialist audiences and to come up with editorial story ideas; Perfect command of English and French; Excellent organisational skills, directing the work of different partners to meet tight deadlines; University degree in law, economics, journalism or equivalent experience that supports the ability to manage a publication; Ability to interact directly with staff and act as a problem solver; Ability to work independently and take initiative; and, Ability to work in a multicultural environment, with highly diverse external audiences and as part of a team. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Please send your CV, a letter of motivation and a sample of writing to j...@ictsd.ch or to Human Resources – International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Chatelaine. For a job description please click here.
Applications must be received by 30 june 2009.