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ICLEI -
Local Governments for Sustainability is the world's leading association
of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development.
ICLEI is a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities and
urban regions, 450 large cities as well as 450 small and medium-sized
cities and towns in 84 countries.
ICLEI
promotes local action for global sustainability and supports cities to
become sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse,
low-carbon; to build a smart infrastructure; and to develop an
inclusive, green urban economy. The ultimate aim is to achieve healthy
and happy communities.
The
organization is currently building a team to support its work in the
East Asia region. The Founding Director seeks a visionary leader,
knowledgeable expert and capable manager with strong communication (esp.
presentation) skills, well connected, and an experienced fundraiser.
East Asia Regional Director
Based at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea.
Responsibilities
• Lead the development and delivery of ICLEI’s operations in the East Asia region
• Manage the EAS team
• Be responsible for budget and resources
• Develop the portfolio of ICLEI EA programs & services in accordance with ICLEI’s global Strategic Plan, in response to regional Members’ needs and expectations, as well as with a vision of ICLEI’s contribution to sustainable urban development in the region
• Represent ICLEI vis-Ã -vis institutions in the region
• Administer and work with the Regional Executive Committee
• Participate in ICLEI’s International Offices Managers Consultation and meetings of the Global Executive Committee
• Participate actively in, and contribute to, ICLEI global projects and events from an East Asia perspective
• Lead the development and delivery of ICLEI’s operations in the East Asia region
• Manage the EAS team
• Be responsible for budget and resources
• Develop the portfolio of ICLEI EA programs & services in accordance with ICLEI’s global Strategic Plan, in response to regional Members’ needs and expectations, as well as with a vision of ICLEI’s contribution to sustainable urban development in the region
• Represent ICLEI vis-Ã -vis institutions in the region
• Administer and work with the Regional Executive Committee
• Participate in ICLEI’s International Offices Managers Consultation and meetings of the Global Executive Committee
• Participate actively in, and contribute to, ICLEI global projects and events from an East Asia perspective
Requirements
The Regional Director shall:
• be rooted in the East Asia region and
have lived in one or more East Asian countries (Korea, China, Chinese
Taipei, Japan and Mongolia) for a minimum of six years;
• have a degree in urban development, city planning, civil engineering, public administration, environmental policy or another subject relevant to ICLEI’s work;
• have at least 8 years of work experience, thereof five years in a non-academic institution, and at least two years of professional experience in a country other than the home country;
• have professional experience at the East Asia regional level;
• show proven skill, experience and successes in building an organization, developing its strategy, building institutional relations, raising resources, and managing its team
• have an excellent command of the English language and be comfortable in the languages of the East Asian countries
• have a degree in urban development, city planning, civil engineering, public administration, environmental policy or another subject relevant to ICLEI’s work;
• have at least 8 years of work experience, thereof five years in a non-academic institution, and at least two years of professional experience in a country other than the home country;
• have professional experience at the East Asia regional level;
• show proven skill, experience and successes in building an organization, developing its strategy, building institutional relations, raising resources, and managing its team
• have an excellent command of the English language and be comfortable in the languages of the East Asian countries
Terms and conditions
• The position is available from June 2013 at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea. The initial contract duration will be 24 months with the option of extension.
• International travel will be required; communication with partners around the world may require work during unusual hours.
• Workings hours: 40 hours per week; 20 days of paid leave per year.
• Working languages: English as well as Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
• Gross annual salary: 70 - 80 Million Korean Won, depending on qualifications
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for the Republic of Korea prior to the start of the position.
• The position is available from June 2013 at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea. The initial contract duration will be 24 months with the option of extension.
• International travel will be required; communication with partners around the world may require work during unusual hours.
• Workings hours: 40 hours per week; 20 days of paid leave per year.
• Working languages: English as well as Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
• Gross annual salary: 70 - 80 Million Korean Won, depending on qualifications
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for the Republic of Korea prior to the start of the position.
Application
Please email job application (reference in subject line: “Regional Director”) including:
- Letter of motivation;
- CV (max 3 pages) and photo;
- Indication of citizenship, and if non-Korean, whether you are holder of a work permit for Republic of Korea;
- Indication of availability date.
to iclei-eastasia@iclei.org. Application deadline: 30 April 2013
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