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Nexus
has currently 16 members, spread out over 15 countries (mainly South Asia,
South East Asia, and Western Africa).
Nexus
is looking for a Director to ensure fair and transparent management
of the Nexus Alliance, and foster the scale up of pro poor climate
friendly projects.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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Position Title: |
Director of Nexus alliance |
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Position Profile |
climate change, energy, poverty, development |
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Position grade: |
Director |
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Unit/Dept: |
“Alliance” |
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Direct Supervisor |
Executive Director |
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Resource persons: |
Technical Director, Communications and Partnerships
Director, Alliance Manager |
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Duty station: |
Cambodia or Singapore and then India (to be confirmed) |
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Start date: |
January 2012 |
1.
Duties and Responsibilities
The
Director of Nexus Alliance will have two main responsibilities:
1)
Ensure fair and transparent growth/development of the Nexus
alliance
2)
Foster the scale up of pro poor climate friendly projects
1)
Ensure fair and transparent management of the Alliance
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Develop and implement a strategy to expand Nexus alliance
activities and strengthen its membership base
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Oversee the work of the Alliance manager and provide
enabling conditions for her/his success
Ensure smooth, transparent and fair management, animation and governance
of the alliance
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Identify sources of funding for the alliance development,
monitor fundraising activities and manage relationships with donor
organizations
2)
Foster the scale up of pro poor climate friendly projects
(in close collaboration with the Technical Director)
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Work closely with members to identify, assess, design and
monitor pro poor climate friendly projects
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Replicate best practices and success within the membership
(technology and knowledge transfer
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Develop tools and procedures to manage the pipeline of
projects
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Work closely with member organizations to assess their
needs and develop appropriate technical assistance services
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Design and implement appropriate research activities
3)
PROFILE
Experience
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Minimum 7 year professional experience in community
development projects
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Proven ability to manage the full project cycle from
proposal writing to implementation and evaluation
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Ability to manage a network
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Proven ability to provide leadership and strategic
direction
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Proven ability to manage and supervise staff
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Experience in the development (not for profit) sector
Education
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Master’s degree in environmental science, development or
equivalent
Skills
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Excellent analytical skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent professional proficiency in English is a must
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Proven ability to set up and manage procedures
Personal quality
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At ease in working in a small structure, start-up-type,
where tasks and responsibilities are in constant evolution, and team is
spread over 4 continents
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Able to operate in a multicultural environment
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High level of autonomy at work, yet with proven team-spirit
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Adaptive, patient, resilient and flexible
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Ability to work under pressure
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Accept to travel frequently
4)
How to apply, Position CONDITIONS:
Send a CV and motivation letter (“Firstname_Name_CV”
or ““Firstname_Name_Letter”) by email to:
contact@nexus-c4d.org
with subject: “Application Director of Nexus alliance”
Deadline to apply:
November 25th 2011
Conditions: according to
Nexus salary grid
Remember to include in your cover letter for
this position, the statement "I saw the advertisement for this
position on
Environbusiness"
We wish you good success in your job search.
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