Post:Chief Executive
Officer
Organization:Third
Sector Partners
Locatiion:Bangalor,India
Organization: NETWORK OF ASIAN & PACIFIC PRODUCERS
(NAPP) Job Title: CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) Reports to: NAPP BOARD
Location: BANGALORE
Introduction: The Network of Asian & Pacific Producers
(NAPP) is part of Fairtrade International (FLO) and is the representative body
of farmers, workers and others belonging to and /or associated with Fairtrade
Certified Producer Organizations from different countries the Asia Pacific
region. (www.fairtrade.net)
Fairtrade certification benefits marginalized producers and
workers in the Global South in four critical ways.
• First, it provides
producers with guaranteed prices that are higher than conventional world market
prices, particularly in volatile tropical commodity markets.
• Second, it supports
organizational capacity building for the democratic groups that are required to
represent small-scale producers (via cooperatives) and workers (via unions).
• Third, it enhances production and marketing skills for
participants and their families, which extend beyond Fairtrade Certified
production.
• Fourth, it provides
a social premium to finance broader community development projects, such as health
clinics, schools, better roads and sanitation, and other social services.
Reason for hire:
NAPP seeks an experienced professional to serve as a CEO.
The organization envisions potential growth for itself, hence, the urgent need
to bring on board a full time CEO to drive the implementation of the change
programme NAPP has outlined for itself. Besides providing strategic leadership,
the CEO has to put in place good & effective governance practices, build in
robust systems, develop and maintain successful relationships with Global
Fairtrade movements as well as other stakeholders including government, donors,
business and other civil society organizations.
The incumbent would be entrusted to facilitate organization
growth and develop NAPP’s presence and profile in Asia
pacific region and globally. The CEO will be reporting to the Board of NAPP.
Responsibilities
& Results:
The role will be an integral part of the senior management
team of NAPP and will contribute significantly to planning, implementation of
the NAPP programmes:
Leadership -
Provide strong and dynamic overall leadership at NAPP, working to build
consensus around key decisions among Board Members, management and other key
stakeholders as a democratic membership based organisation that is able to
effectively represent the views of its members. Lead the change process of
NAPP.
Strategic
direction and implementation - Envisioning an organizational strategy for the
development and growth of the Fairtrade Network and achievement of its policy
goals, as well as the political positioning of NAPP within the Fairtrade
community of organizations and individuals working towards alleviating poverty
in the Asia Pacific region. This involves collaboration with and on behalf of
NAPP members, other members of the Fairtrade system and the board of Fairtrade
International, NAPP national and sub-regional bodies, NAPP Board and other
national and international partners.
Operational
Supervision - Provide leadership and management supervision of NAPP
programmatic operations, including hands-on supervision, motivation, and
mentoring of NAPP staff as well as fiscal monitoring.
Communication - In
consultation with the Chair of the Board of NAPP, act as the principal
spokesperson and public face of NAPP in the Asia Pacific region and beyond,
communicating complex ideas both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences,
and building strong relationships with key policymakers, organizational
partners, media outlets, and funders to promote NAPP objectives and advance the
cause of fair trade producers from the Asia Pacific region.
Board Liaison -
Induct relevant Board members for governance. Provide effective management
support to the Board of Directors to ensure compliance with NAPP’s governance
duties; to exceed programme, fundraising, policy and organizing goals;
undertake effective institutional planning and functional staff/board
collaboration; and ensure that NAP’s mission, vision, and values are embodied
in all processes of the organization.
Must Have:
• Masters degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics,
Development Studies or related fields.
• About 7-10 years of
experience with about 3-5 years of experience at top / senior management level.
• Proven experience
in advancing the cause of sustainability and ethical trade for the benefit of
rural communities.
• Past experience in reporting to a Board at executive
management level within an international organization of similar size and
complexity.
• Demonstrated
ability to successfully pursue new market opportunities for producers from the
Asia Pacific region.
• Proven ability to
communicate effectively, manage information, execute on plans and ensure
accountability.
• Proven experience
of leading professional staff from diverse backgrounds in a manner that
enhances their confidence and efficiency, builds their initiative and enables
them to function as members of efficient and effective teams.
• Demonstrable experience in leading change processes within
an organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of project cycle management,
ensuring the delivery of high quality programmes as well as managing internal
learning processes across virtual teams.
• Extensive
experience of working with donor partnerships in international, regional and
sub-regional levels.
• Experience of planning, recruiting and mentoring teams as
well as having good financial management skills.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy and communication – both
written and verbal – including excellent presentation skills in English.
• Extensive working experience in Asia.
• Ability to effectively advocate for trade justice issues
in a highly charged political environment.
• A good track record
of developing productive relationships with key government officials and other
community leaders.
• Strong attention to
detail and deadlines, and the ability to balance multiple, complex, competing
and demanding responsibilities.
Preferable:
• A working knowledge
of other languages from the region / sub-region.
• Business Planning,
Corporate & Communication Strategy.
Travel: Travel extensively in the Asia Pacific region and
globally.
Contract: 3 year renewable contract
How to apply:
Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three
references and a cover note to napp.ceo@gmail.com with the subject line
indicating “Chief Executive Officer - NAPP”. Please NOTE: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 31 Oct
2013
How to Apply
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