About Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an international environmental organization, which is economically and politically independent that does not accept donations or influence from governments, political parties or companies.
Our goal is to protect and defend the environment and work for peace, acting in different locations around the world where nature is under threat. Greenpeace campaigns to stop climate change, protect biodiversity, end the use of nuclear power and weapons and encourage peace.
Greenpeace carries out its work with the conviction that non-violent direct action and political lobbying can bring about change for a better world.
Our campaigns are funded exclusively by private donations from members and supporters. Greenpeace currently has nearly 3 million members worldwide. Working with its supporters, Greenpeace battles the increasing destruction of the environment.
Overall purpose
• Provide effective leadership, vision and strategic direction to Greenpeace Spain, in accordance with Greenpeace’s core values and in co-operation with the Board of Greenpeace Spain and with Greenpeace International.
• Lead and manage Greenpeace Spain, working with the Board to ensure its appropriate governance.
• Ensure that Greenpeace Spain plays a key role in the development of Greenpeace International’s international campaigns and makes best possible contributions to the organization’s international objectives.
Detailed areas of responsibility
1. LEADERSHIP
(a) In partnership with the Board and with Greenpeace International, set the vision, strategic objectives and strategic priorities for the organisation, developing and nurturing its philosophy and core values.
(b) Provide leadership and inspiration to staff, volunteers and other key stakeholders and work with the SMT to ensure a common strategic vision, mission, objectives and priorities and sense of the purpose of Greenpeace at every level.
(c) Ensure that staff and volunteers at all levels are focussed on achieving the objectives of the organisation and operate at all times in accordance with the organisation’s core values.
(d) Develop and foster an organisational culture that attracts, retains and motivates staff and volunteers, and in which individuals constantly seek to learn and to improve their own performance and the performance of the organisation as a whole
2. STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
(a) In partnership with the Board, Greenpeace International and senior staff members, develop a long term strategy for the organisation within the core values and objects.
(b) Lead, monitor, review and as necessary amend the strategy of the organization, in consultation with the Board and Greenpeace International.
(c) Monitor and review the external environment for changes and developments that may affect the organization and, in consultation with the Board, take action to amend or implement new plans as necessary.
3. GOVERNANCE AND RELATIONSHIP TO THE BOARD
(a) Ensure that the organisation fulfils all its legal statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
(b) Ensure that organisational risks are identified, understood and monitored and that there are systems in place to mitigate the risks, without compromising the organisation’s capacity for effective action.
(c) Take responsibility for the overall financial health of the organisation and ensure that appropriate financial and auditing systems are in place, so as to safeguard the organisation’s financial and other assets, and ensure the organisation is run efficiently and effectively.
(d) Ensure that the Board is kept informed of developments that might significantly affect the organization, and kept abreast of legal actions affecting the organization or individuals within it.
(e) Ensure that the Board is informed of any activities that might have legal implications for the Board or for individual board members.
(f) Ensure that the Board receives regular reports as to the status of the organisation and progress against agreed plans, strategic objectives and board policies so the Board members can take the appropriate decisions.
(g) Hold regular meetings with the Board Chair to discuss openly problems and progress, agree expectations, plan the programme and prepare for meetings with the full Board.
4. OPERATIONS
(a) Exert overall control of all aspects of the operation of the organisation including the implementation and evaluation of its overall strategies and polices, its campaign, financial, marketing, communications and administrative programmes.
(b) Ensure that the organisation’s plans and policies are relevant, fair and consistently implemented and accord with our core values.
(c) Ensure that proper financial controls and practices are adhered to at all times.
(d) Ensure that appropriate annual business and organisational plans are developed, agreed and implemented.
(e) Identify and implement relevant methods for monitoring the performance of the organisation at every level.
(f) Take ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the operation of Greenpeace Spain including the implementation and evaluation of its strategies, policies and programmes.
(g) Approve and take personal responsibility for all direct actions carried out in the organisation’s name.
(h) Participate in international meetings and discussions with other Greenpeace offices as appropriate.
5. MANAGEMENT
(a) Ensure that management structure and systems are appropriate to meet the organisation’s objectives and enable staff to carry out their work effectively and efficiently.
(b) Ensure that management policies and decisions are in line with the agreed strategic direction, priorities and core values of the organisation.
(c) Ensure that the recruitment, management, training and development of staff and volunteers are in line with good employment practice and directed towards achieving the organisation’s objectives.
(d) Take ultimate responsibility for the recruitment, induction, training and development of all staff, have in place proper disciplinary and grievance procedures.
(e) Participate personally in the recruitment of all senior staff.
(f) Ensure that directly managed staff is clear about their roles and responsibilities, held directly accountable for their work, achieve the highest possible standards and are appraised regularly.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Foster good communications within the organisation, ensuring quality information flow between departments, in both directions within the management hierarchy and between the organisation and its volunteers.
(b) Ensure that there are mechanisms in place to take account of the views of staff, volunteers and external stakeholders regarding both the performance of the organisation and potential areas for future attention.
(c) To develop the organisation’s public profile and foster appropriate and productive relations with for instance other non-governmental organisations, media organisations, and government, statutory and private bodies.
(d) Represent the organisation and act as a spokesperson at public functions, meetings and to the media.
7. FUNDRAISING
(a) Ensure that the organization has the tools to raise the necessary funds to carry out its activities in line with its core values.
(b) Proactively assist in establishing a network and relationships with high net worth donors with the capacity to support the organization financially.
8. PERSONNEL/HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES
Ensure that the organisation keeps abreast of best practice in all areas and works constantly to achieve this within the constraints set by the Board and the resources available.
9. OTHER
(a) Assist Greenpeace International and other Greenpeace offices by taking on roles and responsibilities outside Spain when required.
(b) Assume any other responsibility appropriate to the role.?
PROFILE
Required personal skills and characteristics
(a) Complete commitment to Greenpeace’s core values (non-violent direct action, independence, international outlook, inclusivity, bearing witness), mission and objectives.
(b) The capacity to lead, manage, inspire, motivate and convince. An individual with the capacity to bring together highly committed people with strong and sometimes diverging views.
(c) Excellent communication skills: the capacity to speak with confidence and fluency in difficult and conflicting situations and to represent the organization appropriately at all levels. The ability to present consistent and persuasive arguments and the ability to negotiate effectively.
(d) A highly articulate individual with excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify problems, evaluate options and take prompt and appropriate decisions.
(e) Open minded. The capacity to introduce and put in place innovative and radical new approaches.
(f) The ability to implement plans and ensure their completion.
(g) The ability to evaluate organizational and personal risks and take considered decisions.
(h) The capacity to work calmly under high pressure.
(i) Flexibility and ability to manage far developing situations with decisiveness and efficiency.
(j) Willingness to push legal limit within the objectives and timelines of campaigns.
(k) Capacity to establish relationships and work with people of different cultures and opinions.
(l) The availability and flexibility to work outside regular working hours, including evenings and weekends.
(m) The availability to travel extensively, in and outside Spain.
(n) Solid personal integrity.
Experience and knowledge
1. MANAGEMENT
(a) Successful track record in management at senior level in relevant organizations, preferably in the Third Sector – Minimum 5 years. [Essential]
(b) Direct experience in strategic planning. [Essential]
(c) Proven success in managing organizational change. [Essential]
(d) Experience in evaluating priorities and allocating resources. [Essential]
(e) Management experience in diverse disciplines, including (all or several) operations, marketing, finance, human resources, IT, campaigning, media, fundraising and research. [Essential].
(f) Experience in high level relationship management (association level/executive team). Knowledge of Third Sector governance. [Desirable]
(g) Experience in managing strong personalities and committed staff within a value-based organization. [Desirable]
(h) Experience in managing volunteers. [Desirable]
2. CAMPAIGNS
(a) Broad knowledge of environmental issues targeted by Greenpeace campaigns. [Essential]
(b) Broad knowledge of campaigns and strategic knowledge of how to bring about change. [Essential]
(c) In-depth knowledge of the Spanish media. [Essential]
(d) In-depth knowledge of the local, national and global political context throughout and experience in influencing politicians and corporations. [Essential]
3. OTHER
(a) Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English. [Essential]. Working knowledge of other language/s will be an asset.
(b) Experience in working with an international organization with a broad scope of cultural and social policies. [Desirable]
(c) Bachelor Degree [Essential].
To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post along with your CV/resume (no photos) in English and in Spanish in strict confidence BY EMAIL ONLY to: rrhh@darylupsall.com.
Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
Please ensure that they are sent as Word or OpenOffice format documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name cv”. Please put “Dirección Ejecutiva Greenpeace España” in the email subject line and state how you came across about the job announcement.
Deadline for applications: Monday, October 11th 2010
