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Vacancy last date 29th may 2010

Applications are invited for the post of Executive Director of the Centre for Budget and Governance

Accountability (CBGA), New Delhi. This non-government organisation seeks to promote transparent,

accountable and participatory governance and adoption of pro-poor government budgets through

in-depth research, sustained policy advocacy and capacity building activities. In the last few years,

CBGA has emerged as a credible research and advocacy institution working on budget and

governance issues from the perspective of rights and justice in South Asia. It is highly respected

amongst government, international agencies, donors, grass roots groups and peoples' movements.

Eligibility:

The applicant should be an experienced (minimum 7 years) and committed scholar/development

professional/social activist with a strong people-centred perspective and familiarity with governance

issues. She/he should have the ability to work with and lead a team, extensive networking skills

and the willingness to work in collaboration with peoples' organisations, civil society organisations,

policymakers, media and academicians.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director would report to the Board of Trustees. She/he would be expected to

strengthen the existing team and raise resources for the organisation. She/he would be responsible

for conceptualising and implementing the research, advocacy and capacity building programmes of

the organisation, overall management of all operations and supervision of the work and team of

CBGA. She/he would have to translate the vision of the organisation into concrete programmes

and activities.

Remuneration:

According to the Salary scale of CBGA, the remuneration for the position of Executive Director

would be in the range of Rupees 5.5 ? Rupees 8.5 lakhs per year. The ED would be entitled to

some other perks and benefits.

Applicants are requested to send their detailed C.V. with a cover letter (with "Application for the

Post of E.D." marked on the envelope) to: -

The Search Committee,

CBGA,

A-11 (Second Floor),

Niti Bagh,

New Delhi - 110049

Alternatively, the C.V. and cover letter could be sent by e-mail (with "Application for the post of

E.D." marked in the subject line) to [email protected]

The application by post/e-mail must reach the above-mentioned address within one weeks from the

date of publication of this advertisement

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