The Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA) is a non-political provident association of enterprises and organizations in countries worldwide—with focus on the Asia-Pacific region—that are involved in seeds and seed-related activities and concerned with the increased production and trade of quality seeds. It is managed by an elected Executive Committee with the President as Chairman.

The Association seeks an Executive Director to support its Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of APSA Office Bearers and the guidance of the Executive Committee, APSA Executive Director will actively lead in the planning and implementation of the program of activities of APSA. He/She will be in charge of:

• Day-to-day administration and financial management of APSA Secretariat based in Bangkok, Thailand
• Implementing the organization’s meetings, workshops and conferences, study tours and training programs
• Supervision of the publication of reading materials and/or manuals on seed-related information in the region, including collection and compilation of statistics in the database about the seed industry
• Liaising and organizing the preparation of proposals for collaborative activities with other regional and international bodies and enterprises concerned with seeds
• Ensuring that the Secretariat provides support to all members of the Association
• Coordinating research and development activities with other APSA staff and personnel and supervising their effective implementation
• Carrying out other decisions made by Executive Committee/Office Bearers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A doctorate or master’s degree in agriculture and related-fields or not less than fifteen (15) years of relevant managerial experience in the seed or international agriculture sector if university degree is not in agriculture and related fields.
• Extensive experience in seed and seed-related enterprises or organizations in the Asia Pacific region involved in R&D, trade and/or industry development and promotion.
• Familiarity with seeds and seed-related issues concerning biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, plant pathology and IPR.
• Fluent in English and preferably other local languages in the region.
• Ability to relate and work harmoniously and effectively with executives of various nationalities both in the public and private sector.
• Computer-literate and has the ability to effectively use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and office technology equipment.

Application:

Interested applicants are requested to send a copy of their current resume and application letter to RSM Recruitment (Thailand) Ltd. at the following email address: recruit@rsmthailand.com  

Or by post to

RSM Recruitment (Thailand) Ltd.
26th Floor Sathorn City Tower
Sathorn, Thungmahamek
Bangkok 10120
Thailand

APSA is committed to providing and supporting equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.