21/07/2026
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The South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) Trust, Kolkata, a UN and APN-recognized organisation working on sustainable development, invites applications from eminent academicians, scientists, policy leaders, and institution builders for appointment to the prestigious position of Director General of the International Centre for Adaptive Research in Science of Indigenous Sustainability (ICARSIS).
ICARSIS is being established as an independent international centre of excellence dedicated to advancing research, innovation, policy, education, and global partnerships on the science of indigenous sustainability. The Centre seeks to integrate traditional knowledge systems with modern science to address global challenges related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and resilient livelihoods in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Director General will provide visionary leadership to establish ICARSIS as a globally recognized institution for interdisciplinary research, evidence-based policy development, capacity building, and international cooperation.
๐. ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง- Director General (DG)
๐. ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ - Headquarters of ICARSIS (Location to be notified by the Governing Council of SAFE Trust).
๐. ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ- Contractual appointment for an initial term of five (5) years, extendable based on performance and approval of the Governing Council.
๐. ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ- The Director General shall be the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Scientific Leader of ICARSIS and shall be responsible for:
โข Providing strategic and scientific leadership for all programmes and activities of ICARSIS.
โข Establishing national and international collaborations with governments, universities, research institutions, UN agencies, development organizations, indigenous communities, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
โข Developing internationally competitive research programmes on indigenous sustainability science.
โข Mobilizing national and international financial resources through grants, endowments, philanthropic support, and institutional partnerships.
โข Promoting evidence-based policy research and advisory services.
โข Leading multidisciplinary teams of scientists, policy experts, indigenous knowledge holders, and development practitioners.
โข Building global visibility and academic excellence for ICARSIS.
โข Ensuring sound governance, financial management, institutional integrity, and ethical standards.
๐. ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ- Applicants should possess:
โข A Ph.D. in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Ecology, Climate Science, Natural Resource Management, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Social Sciences, Sustainability Science, or a closely related discipline.
โข An outstanding record of internationally recognized research and scholarly contributions.
โข At least 20 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including significant leadership in research, higher education, policy, or international development institutions.
โข Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary and multicultural scientific organizations.
โข Proven ability to develop international collaborations and mobilize external resources.
โข Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills.
๐. ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ-Preference will be given to candidates with:
โข Experience of having International Exposure, handling international programs or working with United Nations agencies, CGIAR Centres, international organizations, governments, or multilateral institutions.
โข Demonstrated expertise in indigenous knowledge systems, ecology and biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, climate adaptation, or sustainable development.
โข Experience in establishing or leading national or international centres of excellence.
โข Strong publication record in high-impact journals and evidence of policy influence.
โข Experience in institutional development, innovation management, and international fundraising.
๐. ๐๐ ๐- Preferably below 60 years as on the closing date of applications.
๐. ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ- Salary and benefits shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and international standards, and will be determined by the Governing Council of SAFE Trust. The total package typically ranges from ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ to ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ annually, which includes base salary, housing allowance, and other standard benefits and admissible allowances.
๐. ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐- Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
2. A statement of vision (not exceeding 2,000 words) outlining the candidate's strategy for developing ICARSIS into a globally recognized centre of excellence.
3. List of significant publications.
4. Details of administrative, scientific, and leadership experience.
5. Evidence of resource mobilization and international collaborations.
6. Names and contact details of three professional referees.
๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ, ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐
๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ (๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ.๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ก.๐จ๐ซ๐ ), ๐ญ๐จ:
The Chairperson
Search-cum-Selection Committee
South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) Trust
Kolkata, India
๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฅ: ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ@๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ก.๐จ๐ซ๐
๐๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ- The appointment shall be made by the Governing Council of SAFE Trust based on the recommendations of a duly constituted Search-cum-Selection Committee.
๐๐. ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ-
โข Mere fulfilment of the prescribed qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview and/or selection to the position
โข SAFE Trust reserves the right not to fill the position without assigning any reason.
โข The Search-cum-Selection Committee may consider distinguished individuals who have not formally applied.
โข Canvassing in any form shall result in disqualification.
โข The decision of the Governing Council of SAFE Trust shall be final and binding in all matters relating to this appointment.
๐ฝ๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐ค๐๐๐ก ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ช๐จ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ค๐ข.
SAFE Trust invites visionary leaders committed to advancing scientific excellence, indigenous knowledge, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development to lead ICARSIS in creating transformative solutions for humanity and the planet.