The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) is searching for a HOUSE MANAGING EDITOR AND PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR. His/her duties will include overseeing every step of the production and distribution of its series of periodical and occasional technical publications, as well as corporate newsletters and presentation material. He/she will also supervise and lead development of online publications, including all ICTSD websites. The House Managing Editor and Publications Director will set production schedules for all publications, and be responsible for their quality, accuracy, and final delivery. This is designed as a senior management position. It requires a relevant educational background and proven experience at a suitable functional and strategic level, as well as perfect command of English and advanced knowledge of French or Spanish. For further information, please see http://www.ictsd.org/about/ar/ToR_SH_Managing%20Editor.pdf. The application deadline is 15 October.
ICTSD is also looking for a YOUNG PROGRAMME OFFICER (AFRICA TRADE PROGRAMME AND ICTSD PUBLICATIONS). The ATP Young Programme Officer will assist in the coordination of ICTSD’s overall work on Africa, manage an interactive website on Africa, and help with various publication processes. His/her main responsibilities will include internal coordination and gap-filling on Africa issues, dialogues, and partnerships; maintaining ICTSD’s Africa web page; programme management and coordination; desk-based research on Africa trade issues and respond to requests for information on Africa and ACP issues; writing articles on Africa and ACP-related issues for publications such as Bridges Monthly, and Bridges Weekly; and assisting in the publication of Passerelles, Trade Negotiations Insights and the French version Eclairages. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in development economics, international relations, African studies or related discipline; a good understanding of Africa- and ACP-related trade processes; and excellent writing, analytical, and organisational skills. For further information, please see http://www.ictsd.org/about/ar/ToR_YPo_AfricaTradePg.pdf. The application deadline is 15 October.