Chief Operating Officer

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The International Council on Clean Transportation seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) with senior management and operational experience to manage the financial, administrative, and operational aspects of the organization. The COO is a new position within the organization and will report to the Executive Director (ED) and works as a peer to the Chief Program Officer (CPO).

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work in a highly collaborative environment. The international scope of the ICCT’s activities demands an executive with the interpersonal and relationship skills to build effective teams around project based work and multi-level collaborative relationships. The ICCT invites candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including private sector businesses and professions, nonprofit advocacy or services, and government leadership.

The ideal candidate will have the necessary skills and background to address both immediate and long-term priorities of the position: completing the implementation of a recent reorganization; helping to complete a 3-to-5 year strategic plan and to lead future strategy development; communicating and managing a plan for organizational progress and growth aligned with the long-term vision outlined in that strategy; managing engagement with the board of directors and with the management team; and fostering a climate that motivates high performance across the organization.

Organization Overview

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 2001 with headquarters in Washington DC and offices in San Francisco CA and Berlin, Germany. Its mission is to dramatically improve the environmental performance and energy efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation sectors and fuels, in order to benefit public health and mitigate climate change.  

Since 2005, ICCT has doubled in size on a yearly basis and today, employs approximately 40 regular staff, including researchers and program personnel, who provide high-quality, objective research and technical and scientific analysis to government agencies in world’s major vehicle markets. The diversity of staff within the ICCT is a primary strength of the organization, given its international aims and commitment to the principles of participatory management.  ICCT has a matrix style of management, with responsibilities divided both by program area (light duty vehicles, heavy duty vehicles, aviation, marine, fuels, black carbon, etc.) and regional area (Europe, China, India, Mexico, US, etc.)  The ICCT is funded by the ClimateWorks Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Energy Foundation, and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

More information about ICCT can be found at.

Position Overview

The COO will oversee all the financial, administrative, and operational aspects of the organization, with primary responsibility for establishing and implementing systems to execute the organization’s strategic plan and goals.  The COO will develop and polish concrete goals and systems to track progress toward those goals, coach staff in achieving their goals, and will serve as a thought partner with the ED around operational efficiencies and opportunities.

The COO will supervise four direct reports, including the Director of Finance, the Communications Director, the Development Manager, and the Office Manager/Human Resources Manager. She or he will provide the leadership, management and oversight to ensure the organization maximizes results and performance, with sound financial management and controls and communication; efficient and cost-effective operations; effective policies, procedures, and processes; human resource systems to ensure excellent staff performance, growth, and development; and communications that promote a high degree of alignment and focus.

Key Qualifications

• Master's in relevant field and/or MBA preferred.
• Significant professional experience with management and operational responsibility. Ideally has experience in not-for-profit organizations and has worked in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated competence in financial planning and analysis and budgeting processes, with experience overseeing human resources management, information systems operations, multiple site facilities and legal compliance.
• Experience overseeing and managing risk management and legal instruments such as global contracts, letters of agreement and contracts, leases, equipment purchases, insurance and other legal documents and agreements.
• Experience aligning development and fundraising strategies and activities to daily operations.
• Experience creating, implementing, managing policy and procedures manual and workflows for finance, human resources, information systems, communications and administration staff.
• Experience managing and partnering with a senior managers and Board of Directors.
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan. Ability to translate mission, strategies and goals into day-to-day operational objectives.
• Ability to engage in strategic planning and implementation of strategic plans. Preference in implementing strategic plans for an international NGO or multinational project.
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and respond appropriately to rapidly changing priorities: flexible, adaptable, proactive, efficient, collaborative, and resourceful.
• High level of maturity, empathy and respect for confidential information. Highly developed interpersonal and influencing capabilities. Engaged and passionate.
• Experience managing, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Strong interest in advancing ICCT's mission.
• Experience working on transport, development, or climate issues in developing countries is highly desirable but not required.
• Fluency with QuickBooks or other small business accounting software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Google Apps.

 

Contact Information

Please provide a resume and thoughtful cover letter with salary expectation, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity to Yulee Kim at yulee@theicct.org.  

ICCT is an equal opportunity employer.