BACKGROUND:
The IUSSP is the international professional association of scholars interested in population studies. It promotes the scientific study of population determinants and consequences and of the linkages between population trends and socio-economic, environmental and other forces. The IUSSP has 2000 members from 130 countries and has a headquarters at the l'Institut national d'études démographiques (INED), in Paris, France.

The IUSSP invites applications for the post of Executive Director of the Permanent Office (Headquarters) of the Union in Paris. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Union's staff (4 persons), finances, and fund raising and works closely with the Union's Secretary-General and Treasurer on these activities. Other responsibilities include: coordination of work plans and meetings with members and scientific committees, organization of the IUSSP General Conference that is held every four years, and oversight of publications. For further information about the Union, please check its web site at: http://www.iussp.org/ . This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a bilingual person who is interested in working and living in Paris.

The appointment will initially be on a fixed term basis (for one to three years beginning in July 2002) and carries the salary level of a senior researcher at the Institut national d'études démographiques (INED). The net salary (take home) will be in the range of $US 36-43,000 and the gross salary (benefits, insurance, etc.) will range from $US 60-78,000.

The following qualifications are required:

· Strong management abilities and experience in supervising office staff;
· Experience and ability in international fund raising and proposal preparation. Existing contacts useful;
· Fluency in English and French with strong communication skills and writing ability in both languages;
· Knowledge of financial and book-keeping systems;
· PC proficiency (Windows operating system) including knowledge of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint;
· Training and experience in population studies and/or advanced academic degree would be useful but not essential;
· Several years of work experience (ten) in most or all of the above areas would be desirable.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a list of possible references.
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2002
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2002

Applications should be sent (by surface mail, e-mail or fax) to:

Mary M. Kritz
IUSSP Secretary General
Population and Development Program
Development Sociology
Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y. 14853-7801
USA

e-mail: mjj22@cornell.edu

fax: +1 607-254-2896