International Fishmeal and Fish oil Organisation (IFFO) is the international non-profit organisation which represents fishmeal and fish oil producers and related trades throughout the world. IFFO has its presence in 50 nations and represents nearly two-thirds of world production plus around 80% of exports of fishmeal and fish oil worldwide.
Jonathan Shepherd is the current Director General of IFFO and will retire in 2011 and the Board seeks to commence the process of recruitment for this important and internationally high profile role. The functions of this post are many and varied but the organization reveal which will include the following:
• To lead and direct the team through effective performance management to ensure that individual and collective performance is maximised and strategic objectives are achieved
• To work in compliance with the President and Board in developing a vision for the continued success of IFFO.
• To communicate and sell this vision internally and externally, providing the drive and motivation to achieve it through inspiring leadership and whilst fostering a culture of excellence and continual professional development
• To promote and develop IFFO’s profile and ability to influence all stakeholders internationally through building effective relationships with relevant private sector organisations, governmental and statutory bodies, all members, key participants in the sector and the media
• To direct and control optimum organisational and financial performance through effective monitoring and reporting procedures and ensuring corrective action is taken and pursued when required.
