ITA seeks Executive DirectorThe International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) has established a new position as Executive Director starting on 1st January, 2009. ITA is a non-profit and non-governmental organization with 52 member nations encompassing about 20,000 experts worldwide. In managing the organization, the Executive Director will interact with the ITA President frequently, but ultimately is responsible to the Executive Council. ITA is bilingual, English and French. The work tasks of the Executive Director would typically include the following: Manage the ITA organisation financially and operationally, including the Secretariat in Lausanne Conduct ITA's business, reporting to the Executive Council and the General Assembly Manage promotion, public relations and publishing activities including print and electronic means Follow-up, liaise and supervise the host nations of the Annual World Tunnel Congress Follow up contacts with other non-governmental organizations such as UN, EU, PIARC Participate in conferences on behalf of ITA presenting the organization and its work Follow up and liaise the activities of the members within ITA Arrange and promote meetings, seminars, training sessions and conferences for ITA Visit and promote ITA to nations and organizations of interest ITA is seeking a qualified person who: Holds a Bachelor degree in relevant fields Is well experienced in management, finance, leadership, marketing and communication Has experience in Public Relations and, preferably, in working with non-profit organizations Is familiar with the operation of tunnelling industry Candidates are requested to submit their application for the position to the ITA Secretariat, preferably by May 31st, 2008. For any questions contact the Secretariat at: secretariat@ita-aites.org Martin KnightsPresident ITA