[CLOSED] Secretary General Position | SLOCAT Partnership

Sep 10, 2025

Leading the transformation of transport systems and services towards inclusive, healthy, green and resilient solutions for people and the planet

Following seven years of distinguished leadership and impact our dear Secretary General Maruxa Cardama has decided to step down on 31 December 2025. Under her stewardship, SLOCAT has established itself as the eminent multistakeholder partnership driving progressive thinking and ambitious global agendas for the urgent transformation of transport and mobility systems worldwide.

The SLOCAT Board of Directors seeks an experienced, values-driven and visionary leader to build upon our legacy of impact and advance the next frontier of the sustainable, low-carbon transport movement.

Are you the visionary leader we are looking for? 

About SLOCAT Partnership:

SLOCAT accelerates the transformation of transport systems and services towards inclusive, healthy, green and resilient solutions for people and the planet. SLOCAT provides collaborative data and evidence-based knowledge, action initiatives, political strategies, dialogue, and strategic communications. This helps build collective thought leadership and advocacy at the crossroads of transport, sustainability, climate and social justice issues. SLOCAT emphasises all land transport modes with universal analyses and actions, especially for low- and middle-income countries.

Application process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application in English, consisting of their CV and a 2-3 page motivation letter outlining their interest in SLOCAT and elaborating how the candidate’s skills and experience are aligned with the position’s Terms of Reference, as well as indicating their earliest availability.

Applications should be sent to recruitment[@]slocatpartnership.org with the subject line “First name Last name – SLOCAT Secretary General” no later than Saturday, 11 October 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, as we will evaluate applications on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first-round of online interviews in late October. A
second round may be scheduled at a later date.

The successful candidate should ideally be able to start by 5 January 2026, or during the first quarter of 2026 at the latest.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Closing date for applications: 11 October  2025

SLOCAT is an equal opportunity contractor and encourages applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

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