After the passing of Ms Gretta Fenner in early April 2024 the Basel Institute is now looking for a successor. 

We are advertising for a highly skilled and motivated Executive Director with a strong personality, thought leadership and charisma, who has a genuine commitment to the mission and strategy of the Basel Institute and is keen to pursue their implementation and development. 

Reporting to the Foundation Board, this seasoned leader understands current trends in anti-corruption and related fields and has experience in developing and implementing successful responses with adequate fundraising plans. Supported by a strong management team, the Executive Director oversees the strategic orientation and operational adequacies of the organisation’s activities and staff, which include the International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR), the Private Sector team, the Green Corruption programme, the Prevention, Research and Innovation team, the Public Finance Management team as well as the Institute’s regional and special programmes. On a day-to-day operational basis, the Executive Director is supported by the Head of Operations and the back-office team. Above all, the post holder must be an effective leader, which requires clear communication skills and decisiveness.