Chief Executive Officer of the International Association of Botanical Gardens (IABG) Secretariat

 About the IABG

The International Association of Botanical Gardens (IABG) was founded in Paris in 1954 and is a worldwide organization affiliated to the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) and a scientific member of IUBS, as a commission of the International Association of Botanical and Mycological Societies (IABMS).
The aims of IABG are:

·　  to promote international cooperation between botanical gardens, arboreta and similar institutes maintaining scientific collections of living plants

·　  to promote the study of taxonomy of plants to benefit the world community

·　  to promote documentation and exchange of information, living plants and specimens between botanical gardens and similar institutes

·　  to promote the conservation of plants through cultivation and other means within botanical gardens and similar institutes

·　  to promote the introduction to cultivation of appropriate plants of benefit to the community

·　  to promote habitat conservation by cooperation between IABG and other relevant bodies

·　  to promote horticulture as an art and science.

The 13th Conference of International Association of Botanical Gardens was held in Guangzhou, China from November 13th to 15th, 2012. The new IABG Board was announced, Prof. Vernon Heywood, the world famous botanist from Reading University, UK, was elected as the new president, and Prof. Hongwen Huang, the director of South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, was elected as the general secretary. The Secretariat of IABG was set at South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China.

The IABG is looking for a Chief Executive Officer of International Association of Botanical Gardens Secretariat.

Responsibilities

To establish and improve the international network and the global/ regional organizations of IABG, coordinate international cooperation and exchanges between global botanical gardens according to the aim of IABG.

1. To implement the work plans of IABG, organize activities to build the network information platform for IABG, promote exchanges of information and resource between world botanical gardens, and strengthen their capacity of construction. .

2. To strengthen the cooperation among global botanical gardens, provide expert advice and technical support for the strategic planning and scientific development of botanical gardens and take the role of organization and coordination.

3. Responsible for the daily affairs of the IABG board and maintenance of IABG website.

4. Assist administrative and executive work of the President and the Secretary-General of IABG board, as well as other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

1. Discipline, dedication and good health.

2. Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills.

3. Master degree or higher in plant taxonomy, gardening, horticulture, biological conservation, plant ecology, or related majors.

4. At least two years of relevant work experience in botanical gardens or related fields.

5. High language proficiency (English or Chinese), fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Strong office skills.

Terms and Conditions

This is an internationally recruited position. IABG office offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with qualification and experience.
The contract will be 5 years, including a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources. The salary will be discussed face to face.

Work Location: South China Botanical Garden, CAS, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China

Deadline for application: 28th, February 2013

Recruitment Process: application submission,preliminary selection, interview, probationary period, signed the contract 

Application Instructions

We acknowledge all the applications, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interested applicants please send:

1. Job Application Form, including basic information, applied position, personality advantages, position analysis, work plan and targets, and so on;

2. Photo copy of ID card/passport, graduation and merit certificates;

3. Two recommendation letters with contact information of referees.

to:

Dr. Hanping Xia

Human Resources and Education Department, South China Botanical Garden, CAS,

No. 723, Rd. Xingkelu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510650, China

Telephone: +86-20-37252678

E-mail：xiahanp@scbg.ac.cn