The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), founded in 1986 and governed by an international board of directors, works to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems, locally and globally. IATP has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Geneva, Switzerland. Work responsibilities will be divided between Geneva, Washington D.C., New York and Minneapolis, and the position will be based in one of those locations.
Position Description: IATP seeks a full-time program director for its International Program, which is engaged in advocacy to promote fairer and more sustainable food, agriculture and global governance systems at the global level. The program leads global-level debates on the governance of food and agriculture with public officials and civil society groups, and promotes positive U.S. engagement in the world on these issues. The program director reports to the Vice-President for Programs in Minneapolis, and oversees staff in Geneva and Minneapolis. Substantial travel required. The successful candidate will have leadership experience, excellent communications skills, familiarity with global institutions and networks, an understanding of food and agriculture and trade issues, and a solid background in U.S. and international policy.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing strategy
- Representing the program and IATP to the public
- Directing and contributing to the intellectual work of the program
- Fundraising
- Hiring and supervising staff
Experience and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership experience and skills
- Demonstrated fundraising experience and ability;
- Extensive experience working in international public policy, with preference for candidates with background in two or more of the following: agriculture, trade, investment, climate, and human rights
- Understanding of and familiarity with multilateral institutions
- Support for IATP perspectives and advocacy on these issue areas
- Experience working with different types of civil society organizations in an international context
- Understanding of U.S. foreign policy
- Excellent English language communication skills (written and oral), and at least one other language (Spanish and/or French preferred)
- Graduate degree in relevant field
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Compensation and Benefits Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. IATP offers excellent health insurance, vacation and sick leave benefits, and a lively, collegial work environment. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, a sample of writing on issues relevant to this job description, and names of three references to Candace Falk at cfalk@iatp.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning April 30. IATP is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage people of color to apply for this position and all positions at IATP. |
