Post:Chief Executive Officer
Organization:Third Sector Partners
Location:Bangalore,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
http://reliefweb.int/job/603603/chief-executive-officer
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