Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Position Statement:
The Executive Director is the chief executive of the organization, providing strategic and organizational leadership to establish MI as the pre-eminent center of excellence in research and knowledge dissemination that serves the development needs of the GMS.
The Executive Director is highly knowledgeable of the broad economic and management principles underpinning the MI’s work program and has the ability to effectively present these principles and expound MI’swork program and services to prospective development partners.
Purpose of Position:
a. To lead and develop MI as a center of excellence through the provision and facilitation of trainings, research studies and policy dialogues in regional cooperation and integration as guided by MI’s Strategic Plans.
b. To ensure that MI’s mission, objectives and values, as set out in the MI Charter and established by the Council and Steering Committee, are fulfilled in a costefficient, timely and professional manner
c. To manage MI staff, assets and resources to ensure that the organization provides sustainable, cost-effective and quality training services that meet the priority development needs of the GMS
d. To provide leadership in marketing MI’s services to governments within and outside GMS, as well as other bilateral and multilateral development organizations
e. To be a catalyst in developing and implementing new ideas and strategies—in compliance with the Council’s policies and the MI Charter—to ensure the continuing financial viability of the organization
f. To coordinate and facilitate the Quarterly Executive meetings, as well as oversee the organization and implementation of high-level regional activities such as the bi-annual Governing Board meeting and annual Mekong Fora
g. To lead and regularly organize the Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings and provide guidance on strategic planning and directions on organizational development and management.
h. To seek financial and technical support from development partners for the implementation of new initiatives in accordance with MI’s Strategic Plans
