NGO JOBS

Organization: GOAL
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

General Description of the Role

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the alleviation of suffering amongst the poorest of the poor in several countries across the developing world. GOAL works towards ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life such as food, water, shelter, medical attention and primary education. Since its inception in 1977, GOAL has spent millions on the delivery of aid to the poor and has responded to almost every major natural and man-made disaster and catastrophe.

The GOAL UK office is an important element of GOAL's efforts to raise funds and build on relationships with the UK government. GOAL UK has been registered as GOAL International, a non-profit organization, and is currently expanding its office with the aim of increasing money raised across public and corporate donations as well as trusts and foundations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Director of GOAL UK. The successful candidate will oversee the activities of the London office, develop a strategic plan and create a structured multi-platform fundraising model. The UK office currently runs a number of events each year which generate funds and develops relationships with current and potential donors. It also provides support to GOAL Ireland (Head Office) in targeting institutional donors, Corporates, Trusts and Foundations.

GOAL UK is moving into a new phase of development and is looking to build its proposition to the corporate audience and its focus on Trusts and Foundations. In particular, we are looking to build on community fundraising activities, regular giving, direct marketing and corporate partnership models.

Main responsibilities include:

• To be the head of GOAL UK. The Executive Director will oversee all activities of the GOAL UK office and ensure that these activities are coordinated with GOAL Ireland;

• Provide leadership and direction in creating relationships with donors which have the capacity to evolve into national partnerships;

• Work closely with the Board of Directors and any Advisory Board committees to expand and develop strategies, open new potential donor contacts and work on fundraising events. Produce bi-annual analysis and progress reports for the Board of Directors;

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan which generates new funding commitments from corporate, individual and foundation donors in the UK;

• Strengthen relationships and create opportunities for longer-term funding streams (with new and existing donors);

• Work with the GOAL team to develop new fundraising events as necessary and develop web based strategies for each fundraising event and monitor progress;

• Ensure that the GOAL UK Gala events continue to run successfully;

• Develop post event strategies for on-going development and engagement of relationships with key supporters;

• Oversee the development of a media and marketing plan for GOAL UK in consultation with the social media representative in Dublin. This should include direct mail, electronic giving, and social media aspects of all project undertaken;

• Oversees the creation and maintenance of comprehensive community mailing lists and donor databases for GOAL UK. Ensure that all significant contacts with current or potential donors are documented to share with GOAL Ireland and GOAL UK.

• Work with head office on production, development and submission of concept papers, letters of inquiry (LOI’s), project proposals (both narrative and financial) to send to all applicable donors, trusts, and foundations.

• Ensure that PR and fundraising materials conform to GOAL’s standard guidelines and ensure that activities are completed in a pre-planned manner.

Desired skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience in representing an organization at senior level with partners, private sector corporations, foundations and all other potential donors.

• Minimum of 8 years working experience in development across all platforms including but not specific to; foundations, event management, direct mail, major gifts, corporate sponsorship, and high net-worth individuals.

• A proven track record in the development of fundraising strategies appropriate for a small to medium-sized organization.

• The ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure in a small but busy office.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex international development issues whilst making a compelling case that encourages people to take action and generate further support.

• Self-starter with a high degree of self-reliance.

• Willingness to attend events and meetings outside of regular office hours.

Title: Executive Director of GOAL UKLocation: LondonReporting to: GOAL UK Board & GOAL Ireland CEO Contract length: 12 months (with view to extension)

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Apply.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BEVGTAZ&jid...

Organization: Focus Humanitarian Assistance
Country: Tajikistan
Closing date: 14 Nov 2013

Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) : is an international group of agencies established in Europe, North America and South Asia to complement the provision of emergency relief, principally in the developing world. It helps people in need reduce their dependence on humanitarian aid as it facilitates their transition to sustainable self-reliant, long-term development. Focus Humanitarian Assistance is affiliated with the Aga Khan Development Network, a group of institutions working to improve opportunities and living conditions, for people of all faiths and origins, in specific regions of the developing world.

FOCUS Tajikistan is seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior executive with outstanding leadership skills for the role of Executive Officer.

The Executive Officer (EO) is responsible for the overall administration and management of FOCUS Tajikistan, including disaster management programmes, external fund-raising and grant management, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include: strategic leadership, planning, implementation and evaluation of FOCUS Tajikistan’s programmes and operational activities; policy development and administration; personnel and fiscal management; and public relations and external communications. This is a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership, especially during disasters. Build staff capacity, specifically leadership capacity, through professional development training and mentorship.
• Programmes: Oversee design, development and implementation of programmes and services for disaster risk reduction, disaster response and refugee/IDP support that provide innovative, sustainable solutions to challenging problems. The programmes would be driven by FOCUS Tajikistan’s mandate and strategic goals and delivered within approved budgets, quality standards and timeframes in collaboration with Government of Tajikistan departments, other FOCUS units and AKDN agencies, UN agencies and other NGOs.
• Financial: Oversee the financial and management accounting for FOCUS Tajikistan including: budget preparation,’ monitoring and control; timely reporting to Global Office and donors; effective and prudent management of resources; and adherence to AKDN policies and applicable laws. External Relations: Enhance the image and increase the visibility, outreach and impact of FOCUS Tajikistan. Maintain positive relations with donors, AKDN agencies, UN agencies and other NGOs. Develop partnerships including grant/funding agreements with donors.
• Human Resources: Effectively manage the human resources of FOCUS Tajikistan according to the approved personnel policies and procedures that are consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE:

• Advanced degree in business or international development.
• At least ten years of work experience in a management position including experience as a senior leader within a corporate, government or non-governmental. Experience in development or disaster management will be an asset.
• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated track-record of effective team leadership and achieving results working with a range of stakeholders in a complex and challenging environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning and execution skills.
• Excellent project/program management skills including financial management.
• Excellent organizational, management and follow through skills.
• Strong networking/collaboration skills.
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills particularly in negotiation and issue management.
• Strong writing and oral communications skills and an ability to clearly and concisely present complex topics and issues to specialists and non- specialists alike.
• Ability to communicate in English, Tajik and Russian.

How to apply:

Please visit: https://krb-xjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5esarY06l...

Organization: Project HOPE
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Assistant to the President and CEO is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Office of the President. Coordinates a broad range of responsibilities, including facilitation of communications and interface between management staff, Board of Directors and high level community and corporate contacts, and the office of the CEO. Supervise administrative support staff, and planning and implementation of special projects, as directed by the President and CEO.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Provide executive level administrative support to the President and CEO with high degree of initiative, confidentiality and professional demeanor. Maintain poise to project professional image of the Office of the President and CEO, with high energy, diplomacy and creativity in work strategies.

2) Facilitate communication between management staff, Board of Directors, high level community and corporate contacts, and the Office of the President and CEO, assuring accessibility and follow through as appropriate.

3) Use creative work strategies and technology to provide support to the President and CEO and to facilitate communication between Millwood and Bethesda offices, traveling between each as needed to provide support to the CEO

4) Oversee general secretarial responsibilities of, and act as resource to, the Administrative Assistant, to assure that correspondence (inter-office/email), phone calls, transcription and scheduling activities are handled in a timely and effective manner.

5) Anticipate the President and CEO's needs for information/material for meetings, speaking engagements, etc., and prepares/coordinates information to assist in the President's response to telephone calls, correspondence and other requests.

6) Oversee the maintenance of CEO official records, files, reports, and communications, ensuring quality and timeliness of content and activity.

7) Participate in executive-level management functions with and on behalf of the President and CEO to provide point of contact in the President's absence, and to assure continuity of information and communications through the Office of the President and CEO.

8) Acts as HOPE’s Secretary of the Board. Prepares and arranges for Board and Committee meetings and maintains board records.

9) Other duties as requested.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1) 10+ years of direct experience. 3+ years of direct reporting to a CEO or Officer of an organization. 2) Demonstrated experience in planning and organization; able to handle multiple tasks of high priority, in professional, confidential, and efficient manner.

3) Exceptional interpersonal skills and previous experience in high-profile position with interaction with executive and prominent individuals in the public or private sector.

4) Discretion, sound judgment, tact and poise to project professional image of the Office of the CEO and facilitate smooth operations.

5) Excellent verbal communication skills and top notch writing ability.

6) Ability to work well under pressure, and to respond flexibly and resourcefully to the workload fluctuations, demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills.

7) Demonstrated expertise in use of personal computers, including sophisticated command of word processing and desktop publishing, and basic experience with database management software required.

8) Minimum of Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent.

9) Frequent travel between Virginia and Maryland offices, and to meetings within the Washington, D.C. area.

How to apply:

APPLY HERE:

http://www2.recruitingcenter.net/clients/projecthope/publicjobs/controll...

Organization: GOAL
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

General Description of the Role

The GOAL UK office is an important element of GOAL's efforts to raise funds and build on relationships with the UK government. GOAL UK has been registered as GOAL International, a non-profit organization and is currently expanding this office with the aim of increasing money raised across public and corporate donations as well as trusts and foundations.

GOAL UK currently runs a number of events each year that aim to generate funds for the organization and develop relationships with current and potential donors. GOAL UK also provides support to GOAL Ireland in targeting institutional donors, Corporates, Trusts and Foundations.

While GOAL has performed strongly in the area of institutional funding in the past and has had some success with corporate partnerships, GOAL needs to develop its proposition to the corporate audience and needs to develop its focus on Trusts and Foundations. GOAL UK also needs to develop its fundraising platforms beyond the current operation. In particular GOAL needs to develop its community fundraising activities, regular giving, direct marketing and corporate partnership models in line with developments with GOAL Ireland and GOAL UK.

It will be the role of the Executive Director to develop a strategic plan and a structured multi-platform fundraising model, in coordination with GOAL Ireland and to manage the development of GOAL UK’s fundraising department.

The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring that GOAL UK supports the GOAL Ireland fundraising and business development team to ensure that Institutional donors and Trusts & Foundations are targeted in a coordinated way and to ensure that relationships are managed in a professional way.

Main responsibilities include:

• To ensure that GOAL UK develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising plan to generate new funding commitments from corporate, individual and foundation donors in the UK;

• To be the head of GOAL UK. The executive director will ensure that the activities of the GOAL UK office is managed professionally and will ensure that targets are set and that progress is monitored and to ensure that all activities are coordinated with GOAL Ireland;

• Strengthen relationships and create opportunities for longer-term funding streams with new and existing donors;

• Represent GOAL in the UK, engaging with all current & potential stakeholders and with potential donors by demonstrating the highest professional standards;

• Provide leadership and direction in creating relationships with donors that have the capacity to evolve into national partnerships;

• Set up quarterly meetings and work closely with the Board of Directors and any Advisory Board committees to expand and develop strategies, open new potential donor contacts and work on fundraising events;

• Ensure that the GOAL UK Gala events are run professionally;

• Work with the GOAL team to develop new fundraising events as necessary and develop web based strategies for each fundraising event and monitor progress;

• Ensure that GOAL develops post event strategies for on-going development and engagement of relationships with key supporters;

• Develop a media and marketing plan for GOAL UK in consultation with the social media representative in Dublin that should include direct mail, electronic giving, and social media aspects of all project undertaken;

• Work with head office on production, development and submission of concept papers, letters of inquiry (LOI’s), project proposals (both narrative and financial) to send to all applicable donors, trusts, and foundations. Also, ensure all submissions are compliant and within the parameters set by all prospective donors.

• Produce bi-annual analysis and progress reports for the Board of Directors;

• Oversees the creation and maintenance of comprehensive and up-to-date community mailing lists and donor databases for GOAL UK. Ensure that all significant contacts with current or potential donors are documented to share with GOAL Ireland and GOAL UK.

• Ensure that public relations and fundraising material is designed to conform with GOAL’s standard guidelines and in coordination with GOAL Ireland and ensure that it is printing and distribution is a pre-planned manner.

Desired skills and experience:

• A minimum of 8 years working experience in development across all platforms including but not specific to; foundations, event management, direct mail, major gifts, corporate sponsorship, and high net-worth individuals.

• A proven track record in the development of fundraising strategies appropriate for a small to medium-sized organization.

• The ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure in a small but busy office.

• Demonstrable experience in representing an organization at senior level with partners, private sector corporations, foundations and all other potential donors.

• Proficient in oral and written communication with the ability to explain complex international development issues while making a compelling case that encourages people to take action and generate further support.

• Fundraising experience in the UK.

• Self-starter with a high degree of self-reliance.

• An ability to write well, producing clear and concise material.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Willingness to attend events and meetings outside of regular office hours.

Additional skills:

• Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and outlook.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

• General bookkeeping ability.

Contract length: 12 months

Closing date for applications: 16th September 2013

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Apply.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BEVGTAZ&jid...

Organization: Institute for Security Studies
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Dynamic personal assistant to the Executive Director with multitasking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Main responsibilities of the position:Perform a wide variety of executive secretarial and administrative duties as required by daily operations in the ED’s office;

Preparing and administering the ED’s budget and finance reports;

Organising senior management, Trustee and other high-level meetings and liaising with senior staff, diplomatic officials, etc;

Professional and accurate minute taking and report writing;

Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests and independently respond to letters and general correspondence of a routine nature;

Make travel arrangements for the ED, maintain appointment schedules, arrange and coordinate meetings and conferences;

Maintain and update contact databases;

Company secretarial duties;

Communication and professional engagement with ISS stakeholders and partners.

Position Requirements:Minimum 8 years experience in an executive administrative environment;

A three year diploma in secretarial studies;

Proven competence in MS Office and database experience;

Proven experience and competence in minute taking and report writing;

Experience with making logistical arrangements for organising seminars and meetings;

Exposure and willingness to travel in Africa essential;

Experience in financial administration;

The successful candidate must also be self-motivated, focused, deadline driven, action-orientated and have good work ethic;

He/She also needs to have good people skills, excellent organisational skills, and be able to cope well in a fast paced, challenging environment.

Salary: Competitive market related salary offered

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity apply by email with a detailed CV including three contactable references to Mr. Isaac Sihadi on pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.

Organization: Overseas Development Institute
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Research Officer supporting the Executive DirectorContract: Permanent
Salary: Research Officer (Level 1): £26,264 – £30,878 per annumResearch Officer (Level 2): £31,332 – £36,851 per annumLocation: LondonRef: DIR/08/13

The UK’s leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

ODI (www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.

The successful candidate will support and work with the Executive Director on a range of projects. This role is particularly focused on working with large data sets, conducting quantitative analysis and used across a range of research outputs.

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the post-holder will contribute to developing, fundraising for, conducting and managing policy-relevant, high-quality and innovative research, policy advice and public-affairs programmes, broadly within the Institute’s overall strategy and with the aim of inspiring and informing policy.

About youYou will have:

• Advanced degree in economics or another relevant discipline.• Active knowledge of key international institutions in the sector and beyond.• Ability to work with large data sets. • Background in quantitative analysis with knowledge of econometrics/advanced statistics.• Excellent report-writing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce analytical and well-argued reports and policy papers.• Good presentation and networking skills.• Excellent multitasking skills. • Excellent IT skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint). • Ability to work in a team. • Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.• Ability to work on own initiative.

Closing date: 15 September 2013

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

How to apply:

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 8234 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.

Organization: CARE
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 15 Aug 2013

Ref: C568Salary: £28,588 per annumLocation: Vauxhall, London

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. CARE fights poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Following significant investment in CARE International UK’s (CIUK’s) humanitarian and emergencies unit a new humanitarian funding team is being established. We are currently recruiting a Humanitarian Funding Executive to support the development and growth of this team and secure increased funding for CARE’s humanitarian work globally. The post holder will produce high quality contract and grant bids and will work with the Head of Unit and Humanitarian Funding Manager to position CARE’s Humanitarian programmes and advocacy work with key funding targets. The postholder will develop close working relationships with Country Offices, technical teams and CIUK’s other fundraising teams in order to help us meet our big programmatic ambitions. The development of market intelligence will also be critical.

This brand new role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Institutional fundraiser with a track record of securing bids and funding (ideally humanitarian grants from DFID and ECHO). You will be knowledgeable about the UK funding environment and have the ability to work effectively with others and under pressure. You will be a great communicator with strong organisational skills and a good understanding of wider project management processes in the NGO sector.

How to apply:

For more information about how to apply and full job description please visit our website www.careinternational.org.uk/jobs.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th August 2013.

First stage interviews to be held on Wednesday 21st August 2013.

Organization: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Aug 2013

The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years strong administrative, management and organizational skills, knowledge of Global Ministries’ missionary work, ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse cultures in person and through other method influenced by advance technology, ability to manage the coordination of missionary itineration process with a high level of responsibility, and ability to strategically plan and implement the itineration process. The person would also possess computer proficiency in Windows environment appropriate to position. This person must also have a flexible leadership style, a strong attention to detail, and work well in a team environment. This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to missionary needs. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to mission needs and Global Ministries' image.

The Position

• Manage process of arranging for missionaries visiting annual conferences throughout the United States and where appropriate outside the United States including overseeing the visa process
• Determine in consultation with missionaries and executives the appropriate time frame for itineration visits
• Work with Development staff and the Conference Secretaries of Global Ministries (CSGM) to coordinate itineration schedule
• Assisting in creating and directing in conjunction with Development staff and the Mission Interpreters marketing efforts to promote the missionaries visits and work
• Create and enforce itineration policies and develop new ways of communicating with churches using technology
• Provide itineration training for missionaries, CSGMs, and Mission Interpreters
• Coordinate missionary itineration with the assistance of the Development staff to increase financial support for missionaries
• Direct coordination with development staff about retiring missionaries and missionaries leaving service so supporting donors will be informed properly. Work with Development staff to make suggestions to churches about how they can transfer their support
• Review and assist with completion of service/renewal of service policies and requirements such as wellness, pre-retirement itineration, service grants, etc
• Up to 30% domestic and International Travel may be required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in personnel administration, management or related experience
• Proven experience working strategically
• Experience in international missionary work is a strong plus
• Membership in the United Methodist Church preferred
• Strong planning, development, management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Fluency in other languages desirable

Please apply by going to www.umcmission.org and click on careers tap on the button. The General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church is an equal opportunity employer; as such, we do not discriminate in our employment decisions on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military status, disability, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

How to apply:

Please apply by going to www.umcmission.org and click on careers tap on the button.

Organization: World Learning
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 01 Sep 2013

Executive Director

SUMMARY:

World Learning seeks the ideal leader to implement a strategic plan to rejuvenate The Experiment in International Living, the original flagship program of World Learning and one of the nation’s oldest youth organizations. The Experiment's foundation is built upon deep cultural immersion and strives to provide life skills that enable high school students to find their passion on one of its summer youth programs.

The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership for the Experiment in International Living. The Executive Director will develop a portfolio of dynamic, high quality summer international programs for high school students. Programs will focus on global issues and youth leadership and be mission aligned and financially viable. The Executive Director will work in close collaboration with other colleagues to build upon existing institutional relationships and to forge new relationships with high schools, mentoring organizations, international partners, and donors. The Executive Director sets strategic objectives for The Experiment and is responsible for its long-term financial viability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic and Programmatic Leadership

• Design and develop The Experiment’s global issues and leadership curriculum and its experiential pedagogy.
• Ensure the institution’s commitment to diversity by designing programs that are attractive to students from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Build effective relationships across the institution by working with colleagues in senior management, advancement, admissions, marketing, and student affairs.
• Work effectively with our Washington DC youth programs division and other colleagues throughout World Learning who work on youth issues.
• Design, develop, and implement new educational tools and innovations for the portfolio.
• Design and implement institutional metrics that assess impact and effectiveness of Experiment programs.
• Oversee the development of and maintenance of relationships with overseas partners and service providers who deliver content for our programs around the world.

Institutional Relations and Outreach

• Set fundraising priorities for Advancement on the development of new alumni and donor relationships; be available to support outreach efforts when called upon.
• Work in close collaboration with the Enrollment Management division to develop and to maintain excellent relationships with high school partners across the country, to review recruitment goals, and to set pricing.
• Energize alumni to support outreach and build more community or regional alumni supported scholarship initiatives.

Operations and Financial Management

• Establish and implement strategic planning, including the development of short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Develop an annual budget and monitor costs closely by working with program staff and the Finance Department. Authorize expenditures in accordance with budget. Approve budget and expenses of direct reports.
• Manage staff development and empower the team to achieve the overall goals for the Experiment.
• Interview and select a highly motivated and qualified team of youth professionals. Recommend, review and approve personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, raises, and separation.

Student Life and Risk Management

• In collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students, design and implement appropriate staff training and policies for overseas group leaders.
• Work in close collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel and Dean of Students to assess, monitor, and mitigate risk.
• Serve as an integral member of the Crisis Management Team and be on call as necessary.

Communication and Collaboration with other Divisions of World Learning

• Serve as an integral member of the Senior Academic Affairs Team, collaborating with other units including SIT Study Abroad and SIT Graduate Institute.
• Serve on institutional planning and policy-making committees.
• Participate in World Learning events and initiatives.

Perform all other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree in education, leadership, youth development, or a related discipline. Ph.D. desirable.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years related experience in experiential education/international exchange with at least five to seven years of this experience in a senior management role.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Must have demonstrated skills in change management and organizational development. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and excellent skills with Microsoft Excel required. Must be able to learn new software quickly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English is required; multi-lingual preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and work/type at a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMMENTS:

• This position requires US and international travel, approximately 20%.

How to apply:

Please apply at http://www.worldlearning.org

Organization: World Learning
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 01 Sep 2013

Executive Director

SUMMARY:

World Learning seeks the ideal leader to implement a strategic plan to rejuvenate The Experiment in International Living, the original flagship program of World Learning and one of the nation’s oldest youth organizations. The Experiment's foundation is built upon deep cultural immersion and strives to provide life skills that enable high school students to find their passion on one of its summer youth programs.

The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership for the Experiment in International Living. The Executive Director will develop a portfolio of dynamic, high quality summer international programs for high school students. Programs will focus on global issues and youth leadership and be mission aligned and financially viable. The Executive Director will work in close collaboration with other colleagues to build upon existing institutional relationships and to forge new relationships with high schools, mentoring organizations, international partners, and donors. The Executive Director sets strategic objectives for The Experiment and is responsible for its long-term financial viability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic and Programmatic Leadership

• Design and develop The Experiment’s global issues and leadership curriculum and its experiential pedagogy.
• Ensure the institution’s commitment to diversity by designing programs that are attractive to students from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Build effective relationships across the institution by working with colleagues in senior management, advancement, admissions, marketing, and student affairs.
• Work effectively with our Washington DC youth programs division and other colleagues throughout World Learning who work on youth issues.
• Design, develop, and implement new educational tools and innovations for the portfolio.
• Design and implement institutional metrics that assess impact and effectiveness of Experiment programs.
• Oversee the development of and maintenance of relationships with overseas partners and service providers who deliver content for our programs around the world.

Institutional Relations and Outreach

• Set fundraising priorities for Advancement on the development of new alumni and donor relationships; be available to support outreach efforts when called upon.
• Work in close collaboration with the Enrollment Management division to develop and to maintain excellent relationships with high school partners across the country, to review recruitment goals, and to set pricing.
• Energize alumni to support outreach and build more community or regional alumni supported scholarship initiatives.

Operations and Financial Management

• Establish and implement strategic planning, including the development of short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Develop an annual budget and monitor costs closely by working with program staff and the Finance Department. Authorize expenditures in accordance with budget. Approve budget and expenses of direct reports.
• Manage staff development and empower the team to achieve the overall goals for the Experiment.
• Interview and select a highly motivated and qualified team of youth professionals. Recommend, review and approve personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, raises, and separation.

Student Life and Risk Management

• In collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students, design and implement appropriate staff training and policies for overseas group leaders.
• Work in close collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel and Dean of Students to assess, monitor, and mitigate risk.
• Serve as an integral member of the Crisis Management Team and be on call as necessary.

Communication and Collaboration with other Divisions of World Learning

• Serve as an integral member of the Senior Academic Affairs Team, collaborating with other units including SIT Study Abroad and SIT Graduate Institute.
• Serve on institutional planning and policy-making committees.
• Participate in World Learning events and initiatives.

Perform all other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree in education, leadership, youth development, or a related discipline. Ph.D. desirable.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years related experience in experiential education/international exchange with at least five to seven years of this experience in a senior management role.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Must have demonstrated skills in change management and organizational development. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and excellent skills with Microsoft Excel required. Must be able to learn new software quickly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English is required; multi-lingual preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and work/type at a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMMENTS:

• This position requires US and international travel, approximately 20%.

How to apply:

Please apply at http://www.worldlearning.org