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Title

Director for International Cooperation

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Location District of Columbia - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 30/06/2011
Company Name World Resources Institute
Contact Name Human Resources
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Overview:

The Director for International Cooperation will lead WRI in maintaining and establishing strong strategic funding and program alliances with bilateral and multilateral development agencies. These include but are not limited to: the major European bilateral agencies, the World Bank, UN Agencies, and the regional development banks. The Director works closely with the Development team and WRI’s program staff.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to represent a leading and growing international NGO. The person selected becomes a principal ambassador for WRI as it expands its global reach on environment and development issues.



Responsibilities:

There are four key elements to this job:

 

Develop and Implement International Cooperation Strategy

 

  • Identify synergies among international agencies’ strategic and funding priorities and WRI’s program goals and objectives;
  • Develop and execute strategies to engage agencies in mutually beneficial funding and program-oriented relationships; and
  • Expand relationships with field missions in countries where WRI programs are actively engaged and seek to expand;

 

Build Effective Communications and Stewardship

 

  • Effectively communicate WRI’s mission and program to agency headquarters and field mission staff, including our approach to Managing for Results;
  • Maintain regular personal and written communications with agencies’ headquarters and field staff, including visits and timely reporting;
  • Manage information flow to WRI staff on agency priorities and the developing country institutions they support;
  • Develop and maintain awareness of the political setting in major bilateral countries; and
  • Provide regular communications to agency headquarters on relevant WRI publications and major outcomes.

 

Strengthen Management and Administration

 

  • Lead the development of institutional level proposals to agencies, with active engagement from relevant WRI programs;
  • Negotiate institutional and program funding agreements in collaboration with WRI program and administrative staff;
  • Establish internal process for WRI program staff to maintain and ensure coordinated contacts with agency staff;
  • Assist in  evaluating programs supported by bilateral and multilateral funds;
  • Coordinate meetings between agencies and key WRI staff, including visits by WRI President; and
  • Participate as an active team member in executing the broader development strategy and in supporting the Vice President for Institutional Strategy and Development.

 

 Maintain Influential Voice in International Development Forums

 

  • Participate in essential international meetings and events where bilateral and multilateral agencies are actively engaged. These include meetings of the OECD ENVIRONET group in Paris, the GEF Council and World Bank in Washington, and the UN in New York City;
  • Participate in meetings of the Poverty and Environment Partnership (PEP) and the global environment conventions (CBD, CCD, FCCC), and others as appropriate. Arrange for inclusion of WRI experts in meetings that focus on topics of interest to WRI.


Qualifications:

Academic  

An undergraduate university degree in a relevant academic field: a master’s degree is strongly preferred.  Knowledge of environment and development policy issues at national and international level is essential.

 

Experience 

A minimum of seven years of relevant experience working on developing country issues, either in bilateral fundraising; for a bilateral funding agency; or similar experience working for a non-governmental organization.  A proven track record in securing government financial support.  A minimum of two years working or living outside the United States, with a strong preference for developing country experience. Knowledge of European government policies on environment and development and that of emerging major economies is preferred.

 

Travel

Ability to travel is a must.

 

Required competencies

 

Diplomacy

Strong interpersonal skills, including effectiveness negotiating with governments, businesses, academia, NGOs, and the media.

 

Cross-cultural Communication

Ability to represent the World Resources Institute and its programs and projects in a wide variety of international settings.

 

Management

Comfortable working with a number of development and environment issues. Able to establish priorities and communicate these effectively within WRI and to partners and funders.  Manage staff and ensure high quality proposals and narrative reports.

 

This position is supported by a half-time assistant.

 

 

The World Resources Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.

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