Location: IN-MH-Parel, Mumbai
Type: Regular Full-Time
Program: WRI-India
| Overview: |
Consistently
recommended by staff as one of the "Most desired organizations to work
for" and recognized in the 2012 Global Go To Think Tanks Rankings as #1
Think Tank in two very important categories (1) Environmental Think
Tanks and (2) Energy and Resource Think Tanks, WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
(WRI) has 30+ years of experience focuses on the intersection of the
environment and socio-economic development. We go beyond research to put
ideas into action, working globally with governments, business, and
civil society to build transformative solutions that protect the earth
and improve people’s lives.
WRI
is very pleased to share a unique and invigorating opportunity to lead
WRI India' an independent charitable trust legally registered in India
as the India Resources Trust! WRI India (an independent charitable
trust legally registered in India as the India Resources Trust) provides
objective information and practical proposals for policy and
institutional change that will foster environmentally sound, socially
equitable development. World Resources Institute (WRI), a nonprofit
corporation is a global environmental and development organization with a
similar mission. The India Resources Trust has licensed the use of the
trademark ‘WRI India’ from WRI.
WRI
India was established to move human society to live in ways that
protect and preserve Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for
the needs and aspirations of current and future generations, seeks a
Managing Director to lead its interests across India. The Managing
Director (MD) will serve as the chief representative of WRI India and
He/She will report to the India Resources Trust Board.
To be considered for this unique opportunity please reply with cover letter and resume / CV to Careers@wri-india.org
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| Responsibilities: |
• Formation and implementation of WRI India’s vision and strategy in India.
• Build and lead a competent and effective India team. • Develop and leverage critical networking relationships to establish a strong presence in India. • Raise funds for India operations. • Maintain highest standards of quality and excellence for all programs and content Profile: A visionary leader with conceptual clarity; who can build and lead an organization, while also acting as a important member of a worldwide network. A dynamic and articulate professional who can assess Indian needs, and translate them into executable programs/projects. Externally, he/she is the face of WRI India, with the credibility and versatility to network and influence at the government institutions level, with business leaders and with civil society. A strategic mindset and a passion/knowledge for sustainable development are essential. Internally, he/she will ensure smooth running of programs. He/she is a people person that can inspire and develops staff. He/she is an excellent communicator within the organization at all levels, across cultures. He/she needs to have sound financial understanding and business acumen. Leadership • Develop and maintain a coherent country vision and strategy that contributes to the mission and institutional goals. • Facilitate the overall planning and implementation of program activities in India • Foster a culture of excellence in all aspects of work in India, and inculcate WRI India’s values into all activities. • Act as an essential member of a worldwide team of leaders. Representation • Cultivate and sustain strong partnerships with government, academia and the private sector. • Represent the trust at international fora • Represent WRI India successfully to national, state and local Government officials, donors, Indian and international media, NGOs, civil society, corporate leaders, academia, and other relevant partners. Program Development • Identify potential new lines of work aligned with WRI India’s institutional goals and strategy and that would lead to the transformative change. • Ensure effective coordination of relevant programs (e.g. Climate & Energy, Market & Enterprise, People & Ecosystems, Institutions & Governance, and EMBARQ-Sustainable Transport) in relation to project activities in India. Program Management • Hold project teams accountable to remaining within the scope of their initial design and budget for their projects; propose amendments when necessary. • Work with project managers to adapt WRI’s principles for practice and standards for monitoring and evaluating projects into the India context. Fund Raising • Lead efforts to develop and secure long-term funding for new projects based on identified needs for India working in coordination with WRI Development staff. • Identify and cultivate donors from among government, business, foundation and individual sources • Provided strategic leadership for the long-term financial stability of WRI India Other • Keep the Trust board regularly updated on trust activities through regular interactions • Carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the India Resources Trust Board |
| Qualifications: |
He/she should meet the following criteria:
• An experienced leader, 15+ years of work experience with at least 5 years in management, with a successful track record of leading organizations and building teams in a multi-cultural environment. • A strategic mindset, capable of providing a compelling vision and strategy. Demonstrated experience of strategic planning and project execution. • A good relationship builder who inspires trust, with the confidence and stature to engage at senior levels of government, government institutions, NGO’s, and academic institutions. Demonstrate ability to cultivate such relationships for WRI India’s growth in India. • Possesses a depth of knowledge and experience in India. Successful track record of engaging with international organizations and Indian government and institutions (e.g. academic and NGO’s). • Extensive knowledge/appreciation for environment- and sustainable development-related issues. • An effective team builder and leader. Able to lead, manage, empower and motivate a diverse team. • A passion for people. Able to retain and develop organization’s talent pool for sustained success of the Trust. • Excellent writing, speaking, editing and presentation skills. Demonstrates influencing skills at all levels of interaction • Willingness to travel internationally. • Fluent in spoken & written English and at least one Indian language • Holds a valid Indian Passport Management Style and Personal Attributes • A sense of urgency about the mission of WRI India and the need to address the environment and development challenges confronting humankind. • Patience, resiliency, and tenacity along with an abundance of energy, enthusiasm, creativity, common sense and well-honed strategic judgment that establishes early credibility and ease of partnerships with other members of the team. • A management style that is open, collaborative and results-oriented; a style that inspires trust and motivates staff to work hard and well together, provides them with a clear sense of direction, and respects their capabilities and independence. • Superb cross-cultural interpersonal skills with an impressive history of forging strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, strong listening skills and an ability to relate well to people at all levels. • Stamina for the task at hand, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and under deadline pressure, personal grace in dealing with a broad spectrum of personalities, and good humor in leading the day-to-day work of the department. Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Please apply with cover letter and resume / CV to Careers@wri-india.org
About WRI India:
WRI India is an independent organization, established in 2011 and registered as the India Resources Trust, an Indian welfare and charitable trust. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. It is inspired by the World Resources Institute (WRI), and works with WRI to address environmental and human development challenges facing India. WRI India is governed by the India Resources Trust trustees with assistance from an International Advisory Council WRI India works closely with all levels of government, with business and with civil society to contribute to one or more of the following goals: • People and ecosystems. Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services. • Climate and Energy. Protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change. • Markets and Enterprise. Harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment. • Governance and Access. Empower people and strengthen institutions to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable decision-making. • Sustainable Transport. Improve the quality of life in cities by catalyzing and helping implement sustainable transport solutions. • Institutional excellence. Support and enhance WRI India’s ability to achieve results. With a focus on solutions for India, WRI India benefits from access to the expertise of a worldwide network of WRI staff in more than 50 countries to address issues of sustainability. Through its research, analysis and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human wellbeing. WRI India is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is WRI India’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability. |
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