The Independent Research Institute of Mongolia (IRIM) is a leading organization that develops and conducts research, consultation, evaluation, and training projects. We are striving to become a world-class organization that provides independent consulting services, employs internationally recognized professionals and follows a sound corporate governance system. Since its incorporation in 2008, IRIM has been successfully involved in more than 150 projects and research works with various international and government organizations.

Employment opportunity: Executive Director (1 position)

Starts: January 1, 2018

Ends: January 1, 2019 /Subject to extension by revision of contract/

Level of Effort: Full-time

Venue: IRIM office, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

The Executive Director is responsible for the following major tasks:

Raise the profile and reputation of the organization regionally and internationally;
Implement the strategic goals of the organization and Board directives;
Develop and strengthen working partnerships and liaise with other organizations;
Ensure that high standards for all products are set and met;
Oversee the design, delivery and quality of programs, research and consulting services;
Plan, manage and monitor organizational resources according to current laws and regulations;
Serve as a head of staff, providing direction and supervision to staff.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of direct experience in a senior management position;
Proven record of organizational management skills;
At least a Master’s level degree from abroad in a relevant field;
Experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, and project management;
Proven record of successfully designing and directing large projects; in particular, experience in the initiation and implementation stages of projects from international organizations and governments;
Demonstrated capacity in leading and building high performing teams;
Fluency in English is required.

Application procedure