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        <rss:title>Skoll Foundation</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/07/skoll-foundation</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Director, Skoll Awards Program, Palo Alto, CA</rss:description>

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          The &lt;a href="http://www.skollfoundation.org"&gt;Skoll Foundation&lt;/a&gt; was established in 1999 by eBay&amp;rsquo;s first president, Jeff Skoll, who serves as our founder and chairman. The foundation&amp;rsquo;s innovative approach to philanthropy is based on the belief that small investments can spur significant social change. Sally Osberg joined the foundation as its first president and CEO in 2001 and leads the organization&amp;rsquo;s team, drawing upon more than 20 years of social sector leadership experience.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Today, the foundation is dedicated to realizing a vision for a more peaceful and prosperous world. We advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs. The foundation is focused on social entrepreneurs working six key issue areas - tolerance and human rights, health, environmental sustainability, economic and social equity, institutional responsibility, and peace and security - and whose models are at an inflection point where our support can accelerate significant impact. The core values of the Skoll Foundation workplace include respect, responsibility, leverage, innovation and tough-minded optimism.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Program and Impact (P&amp;amp;I) team seeks a Director-level candidate who brings a combination of intellectual curiosity, a passion for social change, a focus on tangible results and a desire to work within a team culture that practices continuous learning and improvement.&lt;br /&gt;
The Director will report to the Vice President for Program and Impact who oversees the Skoll Foundation&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;invest&amp;rdquo; programs (i.e., grants and loans to social entrepreneurs&amp;rsquo; organizations and other strategic initiatives that advance the Skoll Foundation&amp;rsquo;s vision to advance systemic change that benefits communities around the world).&lt;br /&gt;
The Director will be a key member of the P&amp;amp;I leadership. The successful candidate will possess broad management and strategic capabilities as well as strong values aligned with the Skoll Foundation&amp;rsquo;s mission. The Director will be prepared to accept a high degree of personal responsibility for helping manage the activities of P&amp;amp;I team, analyzing and managing opportunities and risk, anticipating and meeting deadlines, producing high-quality documents and graphic materials, maintaining records, and welcoming feedback with the aim of continuous improvement and contribution to team performance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Responsibilities&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Provide strategic leadership across the foundation in developing and managing the foundation&amp;rsquo;s Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship program.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Lead efforts to source, evaluate and recommend high-potential social entrepreneurs for Skoll Awards.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop and evaluate strategies to maximize impact through grantee relationships, with a goal of strategically and seamlessly linking grantees to Foundation services, resources and staff.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Directly manage a portfolio of grantee relationships, including screening and conducting due diligence on grant and loan applications, managing relationships with grantees, developing grant outcomes and milestones, and monitoring grant progress and impact.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Manage processes for the review of letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Assure preparation of high quality grant summaries and recommendations for Skoll Board review.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Lead and document research efforts in one or more of the foundation&amp;rsquo;s key issue areas and recommend strategies for foundation engagement.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Serve as primary or secondary relationship contact on a variety of Foundation grantmaking programs and initiatives.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Recruit, coach, develop and evaluate performance and contributions of P&amp;amp;I team members.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Lead multidisciplinary teams addressing current and emerging Foundation priorities.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Interface with grant seekers, responding promptly and respectfully to a variety of inquiries.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Participate fully in the development of processes to measure, learn from and improve impact.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Help develop services, in addition to grants, that will provide value to grantees, improving their capabilities, scale and impact.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Participate as a member of the P&amp;amp;I team in developing the department&amp;rsquo;s strategic plans.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prepare key documents related to assigned grants and Board-related activities.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Monitor assigned grants and take actions as necessary to ensure compliance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Undertake special projects, as assigned.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Maintain collegial working relationships with colleagues and constituents.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Qualifications and Abilities&lt;br /&gt;
The ideal candidate for the Director position will possess the following characteristics:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Knowledge of the practices and contributions of social entrepreneurs and key sources of support in the ecosystem of social entrepreneurship.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience in foundation grantmaking protocols, regulations, best practices and/or competitive prize selection efforts.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience managing a team of professionals in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience and desire to work within a team environment with an emphasis on learning and continuous improvement.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience and comfort with technology based tools for managing grant workflow and constituent relationship management (e.g., Salesforce, Cybergrants).&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Track record providing innovative leadership in developing and implementing programs and working effectively across functions and organizations.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively to satisfy needs of internal and external constituents.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience with evaluating and/or building the operational and financial capacity of organizations to undertake major initiatives.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and discretion.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Strong communication skills, particularly written.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with diverse people and communities.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; High standards, integrity and a sense of humor.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general database systems.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Competency in language(s), in addition to English, is desirable.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Ability to travel domestically and internationally.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In addition to the qualifications above, experience in any one or more of the following issue areas where the Skoll Foundation focuses its grantmaking is of particular interest:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;Environmental Sustainability (particularly climate change or water scarcity)&lt;br /&gt;
Health (particularly global pandemic prevention)&lt;br /&gt;
Peace and Security (particularly nuclear proliferation or Middle East conflict)&lt;br /&gt;
Economic and Social Equity&lt;br /&gt;
Tolerance and Human Rights&lt;br /&gt;
Institutional Responsibility&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience in the disciplines of program evaluation or organizational development are also of interest.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Education and Experience&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Advanced degree or equivalent experience (M.A., M.S., M.B.A. or Ph.D) preferred.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible positions, with a distinguished record of accomplishments in the philanthropic/nonprofit or for-profit sectors, and at least five years in a managerial role.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Combination of both philanthropic/nonprofit and business experience.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; International work experience is desirable, preferably with social entrepreneurs or other local organizations in developing countries.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To Apply:&lt;br /&gt;
Please send a cover letter and resume to: &lt;a href="mailto:jobs@skollfoundation.org?subject=Director%2C%20Skoll%20Awards%20Program%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;jobs@skollfoundation.org&lt;/a&gt;. Please specify &amp;ldquo;Program Director, Skoll Awards Program&amp;rdquo; in the message subject line. In your cover letter please tell us how your specific experiences and accomplishments address our needs and mission. The foundation will contact qualified applicants.
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        <dc:date>2008-10-07T12:34:15-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-10-07T12:38:58-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>Skoll Foundation</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>social entrepreneurs</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Social Entrepreneurship</dc:subject>
        

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        <rss:title>Spirit of America</rss:title>

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        <rss:description>Executive Director, Los Angeles, CA</rss:description>

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          &lt;a href="http://www.spiritofamerica.net"&gt;Spirit of America&lt;/a&gt;'s mission is to help Americans serving abroad assist people in need. We do this by providing crucial humanitarian aid and improving relations between Americans and people suffering from armed conflict and terrorism. At the request of U.S. military and Foreign Service personnel in Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa, Spirit of America has provided an incredibly broad range of humanitarian assistance that includes everything from sandals, soccer balls and blankets, to irrigation equipment, tools and medical supplies. For example, Spirit of America has provided equipment for women&amp;rsquo;s sewing cooperatives in Iraq and books for schoolgirls in Afghanistan.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Spirit of America is supported exclusively by individual donors and private foundations. Since our founding in 2003, over $6.8 million has been donated to support more than 150 grassroots projects. One hundred percent of the contributions go to the specific projects donors choose. Based in Los Angeles, Spirit of America is a nonpartisan 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
POSITION OVERVIEW&lt;br /&gt;
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead Spirit of America in developing and nurturing external relationships with stakeholders and donors, while overseeing all internal operational and strategic initiatives. The Executive Director will lead the organization through a period of dynamic growth and guide a close-knit mission focused team&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Spirit of America is seeking a highly skilled Executive Director with a proven track record in fundraising including strong acumen in e-philanthropy and online marketing. S/he will be visionary and focused on the bigger picture, while rolling-up her/his sleeves to do whatever is required in managing a multifaceted organization. The ideal candidate is an effective leader and hands-on contributor with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to think strategically.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RESPONSIBILITIES&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Ensure the financial and programmatic success of Spirit of America.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Work closely with the Board to ensure a strong focus on the organization&amp;rsquo;s mission while envisioning and planning for the future.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Encourage and maintain clear lines of communication and accountability with staff, Board members, and other critical stakeholders.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Lead SoA's staff in establishing the organization&amp;rsquo;s strategic objectives and an annual action plan to achieve those objectives.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Develop a flexible, efficient, and highly responsive organization that leverages and optimizes the use of technology and the Internet.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Function as the senior administrator in regard to fiscal and other business activities and be responsible for evaluating and reporting operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies, and trends.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Serve as the chief fundraising professional for the organization. Design an aggressive fundraising program, including drafting materials (email messages to donors, website text, blog entries, etc.), coordinating, coaching and guiding staff, board and volunteers in their fundraising roles, and tracking and reporting results.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Develop and deliver public presentations and serve as Spirit of America&amp;rsquo;s primary spokesperson&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Identify complementary organizations and cultivate relationships.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Perform all of the above with the highest standard of excellence and integrity.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA&lt;br /&gt;
Successful candidates must have excellent management, fundraising and leadership experience working in a multiple constituency, multiple project, and growing organization. This individual should possess a solid understanding of effective nonprofit fiscal and operations management practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and conducting web-based fundraising programs as well as cultivating major donors. Technological savvy, excellent people and management skills, and the ability to work with others in creatively resolving challenges will be closely considered. S/he will bring an overall record of success that is reflected in professional, personal and academic accomplishments.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
QUALIFICATIONS &amp;amp; SKILLS&lt;br /&gt;
Bachelor&amp;rsquo;s degree; Master&amp;rsquo;s degree preferred.&lt;br /&gt;
At least 5 years nonprofit management and extensive fundraising experience with individual donors, major donors and private foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
Strong background in implementing a range of fundraising methodologies, including e-philanthropy.&lt;br /&gt;
Demonstrated expertise in the Internet and Web 2.0 technologies.&lt;br /&gt;
Evidence of leadership positions in growing organizations.&lt;br /&gt;
Strong collaborative style with outstanding communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.&lt;br /&gt;
Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach, balancing control with flexibility, procedure with simplicity, and a willingness to innovate and change while creating an environment of rigor and discipline.&lt;br /&gt;
Experience in designing or redesigning projects and systems. Comfortable in transitional situations where there is rapid change and ambiguity.&lt;br /&gt;
Hands-on approach with attention to detail, organization, reliability and a &amp;ldquo;get it done and done right&amp;rdquo; approach.&lt;br /&gt;
Ability to be a leader, manager and individual contributor.&lt;br /&gt;
Ability to motivate staff and volunteers.&lt;br /&gt;
Ability to think strategically and act tactically.&lt;br /&gt;
Excellent time and project management abilities&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TO APPLY: Applications should include: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Resume including chronological employment history&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Cover letter describing your interest in the position, qualifications, and expectations &lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Salary history&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
Email materials to: &lt;a href="mailto:jobsearch@drapergroup.com?subject=Executive%20Director%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;jobsearch@drapergroup.com&lt;/a&gt;
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        <dc:date>2008-10-06T10:35:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-10-07T12:27:25-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>human rights</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Afghanistan</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>peace</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Middle East</dc:subject>
        

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        <rss:title>Grameen-Jameel Pan-Arab Microfinance Limited</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/05/grameen-jameel-pan-arab-microfinance-limited</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Investment Manager, Dubai </rss:description>

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          Grameen-Jameel Pan-Arab Microfinance Limited is a social business jointly owned by Grameen Foundation and Abdul Latif Jameel Group. The company&amp;rsquo;s core objective is poverty alleviation in the Arab world through microfinance. Grameen-Jameel&amp;rsquo;s vision is to reach one million new active microfinance clients in the Arab world by 2011. In order to achieve this, the company forms strategic partnerships with microfinance institutions (MFIs) throughout the region who share its values: commitment to reaching women and the poorest; aggressive growth plans; and financial sustainability. Grameen-Jameel supports its Partners by delivering a suite of customized products and services, and provides financing through its $50 million Grameen-Jameel Guarantee Fund. Currently, Grameen-Jameel has 12 Partners in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. The company is incorporated in Cyprus with an International Humanitarian City branch license in Dubai.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Grameen Foundation is a global non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that combines microfinance, technology, and innovation to empower the world&amp;rsquo;s poorest people to escape poverty. Founded in 1997 with the support of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, GF has a global network of 52 partners in 22 countries. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Abdul Latif Jameel Group, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is one of the Arab world&amp;rsquo;s most successful and respected business groups. Founded in 1945 by the late Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel, the company was granted sole distribution rights for Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia ten years later, which it has maintained ever since. ALJ has a very active community services program with emphasis on education, training and development. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description:&lt;/strong&gt;   &lt;br /&gt;
The Investment Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of financial products and services offered to Grameen-Jameel&amp;rsquo;s MFI Partners. The Investment Manager administers and oversees the $50 million Grameen-Jameel Guarantee Fund, including origination, structuring, and closing. The Investment Manager recommends appropriate types of financing and assists MFIs in obtaining commercial financing, and oversees MFI progress against business plan targets and financial covenants. In addition, the Investment Manager develops innovative financing new products for MFI Partners, such as convertible debt and equity instruments. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Essential Job Functions:&lt;/strong&gt;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Originates and structures commercial debt financing supported by partial credit enhancement from Grameen-Jameel   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Leads transactions and deal flow under the Grameen-Jameel Guarantee Fund;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Presents transactions to Investment Committee for approval;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Develops advisory services including treasury management, cash management, capital structure, etc to support commercial financing needs of Partners; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Leads bank roadshows and marketing of financing products;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Participates in wide range of transaction types for MFIs, including off-balance sheet financings, term financing, private placements, and quasi-equity; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Oversees dealflow pipeline and database of partner performance data and partner investment portfolio;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Works with General Manager and Program Manager to develop additional financing products to meet the needs of existing and prospective MFI Partners; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Represents company at industry investment events; delivers presentations and participates on panels as needed;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Networks with Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs) and stays abreast of equity and debt fund activities;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Participates in development and updating of company&amp;rsquo;s business plan;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Supervises Financial Analyst;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Reports activities and challenges to supervisor on regular basis;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Other duties as assigned. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:&lt;/strong&gt;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Fluency in English; Arabic and French abilities preferred;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Willingness and ability to travel to other countries in the Middle East &amp;amp; North Africa 30% of the time;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Ability to work in a team environment to service MFI Partners;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Proven financial analysis and modeling skills;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Strong time management skills and ability to manage various projects concurrently;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Takes initiative and does not require constant supervision or instructions to get job done;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Commitment to eradication of poverty in the Middle East &amp;amp; North Africa. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Education and Experience:   &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;bull; Master&amp;rsquo;s of Business Administration (MBA) degree required;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Seven or more years of work experience in similar position in investment banking, finance, or private equity;   &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; International and emerging markets work experience preferred. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start Date:&lt;/strong&gt; Immediate &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the following items to &lt;a href="mailto:jobs@grameen-jameel.com?subject=Investment%20Manager%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;jobs@grameen-jameel.com&lt;/a&gt;:   &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1) An explanation of why you want to work for Grameen-Jameel; and 2) An explanation of how your skills and experience are a good match for this position. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;No phone calls, please.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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        <dc:date>2008-10-05T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-10-07T16:27:08-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>Microfinance</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>social venture capital</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>social finance</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Grameen Bank</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>social investing</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Middle East</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>social impact investors</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/02/center-for-community-justice">

        <rss:title>Center for Community Justice</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/02/center-for-community-justice</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Executive Director, Schenectady, NY </rss:description>

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          &lt;a href="http://www.laworderjustice.org/cj_main.html"&gt;The Center for Community Justice&lt;/a&gt;, a non-profit agency, is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as leader of the organization. The Executive Director position reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall operations of an agency that serves 2,500 clients annually through 12 programs with a budget of $500,000. The agency provides programs and services dedicated to community-based remedies in the pursuit of peaceful resolutions, accountability and justice. The organization works closely with criminal justice, juvenile justice, child welfare, and educational systems.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Candidates must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills. In addition, applicants must demonstrate successful grant writing and fund development initiatives, an ability to manage a budget and efficiently allocate resources, and computer proficiency.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Executive Director works with the Board of Directors to establish and implement short and long-term strategic goals and initiatives. The successful candidate will have had experience working with a diverse staff and volunteers. Knowledge of criminal justice issues, alternatives to incarceration, alternative dispute resolution, and child advocacy; and experience in restorative justice practices is preferred. Applicants must have the ability and desire to work with and serve a diverse population. A four-year degree with at least 4 years of experience is required. Resume and letter of interest with references should be sent to: &lt;a href="mailto:Ltrela@thecenterforcommunityjustice.org?subject=Executive%20Director%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;Search Committee, The Center for Community Justice&lt;/a&gt;, 144 Barrett Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. AA/EEO.
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        <dc:date>2008-10-02T10:51:58-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-10-02T10:51:58-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>legal aid</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>social justice</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/30/digital-wish">

        <rss:title>Digital Wish</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/30/digital-wish</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Strategic Business Development Manager, Sunderland, VT </rss:description>

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          If you are a smart, well-organized and computer-savvy individual, then become part of our growing team in Vermont. We're looking for someone with a work-hard/play-hard attitude to craft and implement a constant stream of strategic development partnerships, designed to grow the public charity, &lt;a href="http://ww.digitalwish.org"&gt;Digital Wish&lt;/a&gt;. This is an ideal position for a hard-driving individual looking for employment with social impact. The entrepreneurial spirit is an integral part of our work environment, and people who fearlessly embrace change, will thrive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Digital Wish has been described as &amp;ldquo;&amp;hellip;a FaceBook for teachers.&amp;rdquo; Teachers are invited to register and plan their technology projects online. They write and share lesson plans, then make their technology wishes public on www.digitalwish.org. Online donation features allow anyone to make a donation to a school for classroom technology, or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list (similar to a wedding registry). Behind the scenes Digital Wish strives to make teachers technology wishes come true.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Digital Wish has just been awarded a high-profile fellowship from the Draper Richards Foundation to fund operations for the next 3 years. We are looking for an individual with a unique combination of business-savvy, educational experience, and market development knowledge to drive the growth of our non-profit organization.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Partnership Tasks&lt;br /&gt;
Approximately 70% of the candidate&amp;rsquo;s time will be spent building partnerships. Candidates will contact private philanthropists, foundations, and Fortune 1000 companies to identify those with educational giving priorities. Once targeted, you will craft an appropriate partnership program to match their philanthropic needs such as:&lt;br /&gt;
- Setting up employee matching funds.&lt;br /&gt;
- Designing and administering regional educational giving programs.&lt;br /&gt;
- Creating, running, and judging a juried contest.&lt;br /&gt;
- Implementing an online competitive technology grant.&lt;br /&gt;
- Administering their annual giving funds for them &amp;ndash; cost free.&lt;br /&gt;
- Making Digital Wish the charity of choice for their existing fundraising efforts.&lt;br /&gt;
Other Tasks&lt;br /&gt;
- Marketing&amp;ndash; Manage the development of direct mail pieces, work with print contractors, write advertising and website copy, plan and execute direct mail campaigns and product launches.&lt;br /&gt;
- Print Ad Campaign &amp;ndash; Design advertising concepts, draft or work with artists on storyboards, manage production and ad layout process, and secure placement.&lt;br /&gt;
- Television Commercials - Script TV commercials and work with teams to produce the vision. Craft a dissemination strategy and secure funding or partnerships for distribution.&lt;br /&gt;
- Accounting &amp;ndash; Set up a new accounting system, develop standard procedures, and reporting guidelines, and administer transactions.&lt;br /&gt;
- Automation &amp;ndash; Identify opportunities to streamline daily tasks, and create or work with developers to implement new processes or website features.&lt;br /&gt;
-Strategic Development &amp;ndash; Identify new market opportunities and craft a strategy for entry.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Candidates demonstrating skillful expertise in any of these areas will take over the management and leadership role for that task. There are great opportunities for advancement.&amp;nbsp; A bachelor&amp;rsquo;s degree and good computer skills required. Local candidate only, or relocation required. Teaching experience is a plus.&amp;nbsp; Benefits include full time, flexible work hours, paid vacation, sick leave, health care, casual office work environment, travel budget, and no cap on advancement. Training will be provided for the right candidate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Digital Wish is co-located with an 8-year old educational software publishing firm, &lt;a href="http://www.toolfactory.com"&gt;Tool Factory&lt;/a&gt;. Both organizations are woman-owned and operated. They support each other, share expertise, jointly sponsor initiatives, and co-fund resources. Please review the &lt;a href="http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/jobs"&gt;complete job description&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Send resume, website links, writing samples, or anything that demonstrates your talents to Heather Chirtea, &lt;a href="mailto:heather@digitalwish.com?subject=Strategic%20Business%20Development%20Manager%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;heather@digitalwish.com&lt;/a&gt;. Fax to: (802) 375-6860, or call for a phone interview at (802) 375-6721.&lt;br /&gt;
This position is located in our scenic Vermont offices in Sunderland. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-30T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-30T14:47:58-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>youth</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Education</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Fundraising</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/30/copy_of_digital-wish">

        <rss:title>Digital Wish</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/30/copy_of_digital-wish</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Educational Non-Profit, Program Development, Sunderland, VT </rss:description>

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          &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://ww.digitalwish.org/"&gt;Digital Wish&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is on a mission to modernize American schools with technology. Teachers are invited to register online at &lt;a href="http://www.digitalwish.org"&gt;www.digitalwish.org&lt;/a&gt;. They write and share lesson plans, then make their technology wishes public. Online donation features allow anyone to make a donation to a school for classroom technology, or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list (similar to a wedding registry). Behind the scenes Digital Wish strives to make teachers technology wishes come true.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Two weeks ago, we were officially approved for non-profit status, and we&amp;rsquo;ve just been awarded a high-profile fellowship from the Draper Richards Foundation to fund operations for the next 3 years. We are now hiring new staff members to help grow the organization through the start-up phase. A successful candidate will have a strong emphasis in education and possess a unique combination of business-savvy, educational experience, and market development knowledge to drive the growth of our non-profit organization.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Partnerships Development&lt;br /&gt;
Approximately 70% of the candidate&amp;rsquo;s time will be spent building partnerships. Candidates will contact foundations, private philanthropists, and Fortune 1000 companies to identify those with educational giving priorities. Once targeted, you will craft an appropriate partnership program to match their philanthropic needs including:&lt;br /&gt;
- Setting up employee matching funds.&lt;br /&gt;
- Designing and administering regional educational giving programs.&lt;br /&gt;
- Creating, running, and judging a juried contest.&lt;br /&gt;
- Implementing an online competitive technology grant.&lt;br /&gt;
- Administering their annual giving funds for them &amp;ndash; cost free.&lt;br /&gt;
- Making Digital Wish the charity of choice for their existing fundraising efforts.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You should be prepared to set up as much as $1 million dollars in new education programs annually. The process is very consultative and requires creativity to constantly design and redesign programs to match the needs of the partner. Grant-writing experience is a plus.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Other Tasks&lt;br /&gt;
- Grants - Track relevant foundations and identify their giving guidelines. Team with a staff writer to apply for grants, constantly, as identified.&lt;br /&gt;
- Product Management &amp;ndash; Evaluate and recommend new products which are useful in the classroom. Pursue targeted vendors and set up partnerships (Dell, Apple, Toshiba, etc.) Manage shopping area listings, work with production assistants to find and manage art assets, and load information into the website system.&lt;br /&gt;
- Vendor Management &amp;ndash; Work with HR departments, marketing, and vendor foundations to increase vendor involvement with Digital Wish. Create programs to help manufacturers to market Digital Wish to their own customers. Get vendors to donate grant prizes, and maximize the monthly grant award opportunities for registered teachers.&lt;br /&gt;
- Monthly Newsletter &amp;ndash; Plan and/or write a monthly newsletter which will circulate to all 10,000+ registered teachers on Digital Wish.&lt;br /&gt;
- Increase Teacher Registration &amp;ndash; Develop a plan to increase the number of teachers constantly registering on Digital Wish.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A bachelor&amp;rsquo;s degree required, master&amp;rsquo;s is preferred. Good computer skills are required &amp;ndash; please don&amp;rsquo;t apply if you are not tech-savvy. Candidate should possess a strong foundation of grammar and writing skills, teaching experience, or ongoing involvement with education. Local candidate only, or relocation required. Must have reliable transportation.&lt;br /&gt;
Benefits include:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Full time; flexible work hours.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 4 Weeks paid vacation/year.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 5 Days sick leave annually.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Health care.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Casual office work environment.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Travel the US/UK, all expenses paid.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Open advancement within the company.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Digital camera and full usage of corporate professional equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
Over-achievers are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right candidate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Digital Wish is co-located with an 8-year old educational software publishing firm, &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.toolfactory.com/"&gt;Tool Factory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. Both organizations are woman-owned and operated. They support each other, share expertise, jointly sponsor initiatives, and co-fund resources. Please review the &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/jobs"&gt;complete job description&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Send resume, website links, writing samples, or anything that demonstrates your talents to Heather Chirtea, &lt;span class="link-mailto"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:heather@digitalwish.com?subject=Strategic%20Business%20Development%20Manager%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;heather@digitalwish.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. Fax to: (802) 375-6860, or call for a phone interview at (802) 375-6721.&lt;br /&gt;
This position is located in our scenic Vermont offices in Sunderland. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-30T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-30T14:59:03-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>youth</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>education</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>internet</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Innovation</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/29/altamed-health-services-1">

        <rss:title>AltaMed Health Services</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/29/altamed-health-services-1</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Public and/or Private Sector Grant Writer, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, CA</rss:description>

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          PUBLIC and/or PRIVATE SECTOR GRANT WRITER&lt;br /&gt;
AltaMed Health Services is a progressive, 21st Century health and social service organization offering world-class services to working poor and underserved communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.&lt;br /&gt;
WHY JOIN THE ALTAMED TEAM? JUST A FEW OF THE MANY REASONS:&lt;br /&gt;
- Our focus on mission and high quality service&lt;br /&gt;
- 65,000 people served each year, and growing&lt;br /&gt;
- We are part of the Health Care Crisis solution&lt;br /&gt;
- Financial strength and stability; grown 19% each of the last 5 years; expecting 33% growth this year&lt;br /&gt;
- Exceptional track record of success and impact&lt;br /&gt;
- Ranked #1 on Hispanic Business Magazine&amp;rsquo;s Top 25 Hispanic Nonprofits in 2007&lt;br /&gt;
- Among the five largest Federally Qualified Health Care organizations in the U.S.&lt;br /&gt;
QUALIFICATIONS:&lt;br /&gt;
- Mission-driven professional who will dive into the position with enthusiasm!&lt;br /&gt;
- At least 3 years successful grant writing experience or 5 years professional writing experience&lt;br /&gt;
- Knowledge of private and/or government funding streams and cycles&lt;br /&gt;
- Bachelors degree; Masters degree a plus&lt;br /&gt;
- Excellent written communications; ability to analyze and summarize data and information&lt;br /&gt;
- Planning and budget development skills&lt;br /&gt;
- Experience with government application processes, contracts management, budgeting principles and financial management&lt;br /&gt;
- Keen cultural competency in working with Latino and ethnically diverse communities&lt;br /&gt;
- Knowledge of health issues a plus&lt;br /&gt;
- Spanish fluency a plus&lt;br /&gt;
ALTAMED: THE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE&lt;br /&gt;
We offer a professional business environment and one of the most competitive compensation packages in the sector, including market rate salaries and a generous benefits package (medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement, and many other benefits).&lt;br /&gt;
TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, salary history, and 2- to 3-page writing sample to: &lt;a href="mailto:jobsearch@drapergroup.com?subject=Grant%20Writer%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;jobsearch@drapergroup.com&lt;/a&gt;. View detailed job description at &lt;a href="http://www.drapergroup.com"&gt;www.drapergroup.com&lt;/a&gt;.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-29T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-29T23:09:53-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>grant writing</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/28/copy_of_flo-cert">

        <rss:title>FLO-CERT</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/28/copy_of_flo-cert</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Accountant, Bonn, Germany</rss:description>

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          Fairtrade Labelling allows consumers to buy products that have been produced and traded under fair conditions, thereby empowering disadvantaged producers and wage workers in developing countries. &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/"&gt;FLO-CERT GmbH&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (Ltd) is the Certification Body of Fairtrade Labelling. FLO-CERT contributes through a credible certification system to the social-economic development of farmers and wage workers in the Southern Hemisphere.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FLO-CERT certifies products with a retail value of about 1.8 Billion Euros per year, produced by more than 1.200 organizations in 70 countries around the Globe, empowering over 1 Million farmers and wage workers. FLO-CERT GmbH currently has a vacancy in its Central Service Department for a: Accountant.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FUNCTION&lt;br /&gt;
Analyse, monitor and report the financial performance of the business.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Manage and report the monthly accounts within the defined deadlines.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure assets and liabilities are properly maintained.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; To be the key facilitator for overhead control and reduction.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TASKS&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Producing yearly, quarterly and monthly accounts.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prepare a Profit &amp;amp; Loss analysis.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prepare and update annual Budget.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Work in close cooperation with Tax Consultant. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prepare timely cash flow reporting. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Ensure that adequate financial controls are in place.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Coordinate with Credit Controller all forecasting efforts.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Maintain and extend Cost Accounting.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Provide support to the Finance Officer as required.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS&lt;br /&gt;
Necessary:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Certified Accountant or Finance Controller.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A confident, reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual. Well organized&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp; and commercially aware.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Good working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office. Good Excel skills.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Fluent in German and English.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Commitment to Fairtrade.&lt;br /&gt;
Advantageous&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; University Degree in Economics.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Previous experience of Credit Control.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; SAP Business One Experience.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Fluent in French and/ or Spanish.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Team Player.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Bookkeeping qualification or background.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TO APPLY&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Please see &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/flo-cert/main.php?id=8"&gt;full job description&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and visit &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/"&gt;www.flo-cert.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; for more information on FLO-CERT GmbH and the Fairtrade movement.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Please apply by email (Re: CS Communications Manager) only, in English, with Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and salary indication to David Holzwarth: &lt;span class="link-mailto"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:recruitment@flo-cert.net?subject=Communication%20Manager%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;recruitment@flo-cert.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Deadline for applications: 5th of October 2008.&amp;nbsp; Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-28T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-30T15:55:33-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>fair trade</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>finance</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>sustainable development</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/28/flo-cert">

        <rss:title>FLO-CERT</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/28/flo-cert</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Training Officer, Bonn, Germany</rss:description>

        <content:encoded>
          <![CDATA[
          Fairtrade Labelling allows consumers to buy products that have been produced and traded under fair conditions, thereby empowering disadvantaged producers and wage workers in developing countries. &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/"&gt;FLO-CERT GmbH&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (Ltd) is the Certification Body of Fairtrade Labelling. FLO-CERT contributes through a credible certification system to the social-economic development of farmers and wage workers in the Southern Hemisphere.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FLO-CERT certifies products with a retail value of about 1.8 Billion Euros per year, produced by more than 1.200 organizations in 70 countries around the Globe, empowering over 1 Million farmers and wage workers. FLO-CERT GmbH currently has a vacancy in its Central Service Department for a: Training Officer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Training Officer's role focuses on the organization and implementation of training efforts for all staff members within the company as well as to develop and maintain a central Training Manual.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Organization and implementation of training.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Identify training and development needs.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Identify external suitable training providers.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop training resources.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Evaluation of the trainings and their further development.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop and design training material.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop and maintain skills matrix.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
TASKS&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Identify individual training needs. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Design, deliver and evaluate training courses and programmes.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop and conduct induction training. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Revise and develop training courses as a result of evaluation or of changing needs in the company. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Coordinate and facilitate staff trainings based on organizational and employee needs.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop staff appraisal schemes.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Identify, develop and train FLO-CERT&amp;acute;s internal training abilities.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of trainings.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Produce training handouts and materials for in-house trainings.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Coordinate training measures with external training providers.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; University level education in a relevant subject (Business, Human Resources,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Psychology, Communications, etc.) or equivalent training in Human Resources (ideally demonstrated through a recognised certificate). &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Proven relevant HR or Training experience in conducting staff and/or management trainings. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Fluency in English written and spoken. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience in drafting training materials.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Strong organizational skills.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Team player and experience in dealing with different cultures.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Strong dedication towards customer service.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Aptitude for research.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Strong command in the use of MS Office Products. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Motivation for Fairtrade.&lt;br /&gt;
Advantageous&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Qualification as a trainer. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience in e-learning techniques and/or trainings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TO APPLY&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Please see &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/flo-cert/main.php?id=8"&gt;full job description&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and visit &lt;span class="link-external"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/"&gt;www.flo-cert.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; for more information on FLO-CERT GmbH and the Fairtrade movement.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Please apply by email (Re: CS Communications Manager) only, in English, with Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and salary indication to David Holzwarth: &lt;span class="link-mailto"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:recruitment@flo-cert.net?subject=Training%20Officer%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;recruitment@flo-cert.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Deadline for applications: 5th of October 2008.&amp;nbsp; Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-28T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-30T15:42:31-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>fair trade</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>training</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>sustainable development</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/27/flo-cert">

        <rss:title>FLO-CERT</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/27/flo-cert</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Communications Manager, Bonn, Germany</rss:description>

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          Fairtrade Labelling allows consumers to buy products that have been produced and traded under fair conditions, thereby empowering disadvantaged producers and wage workers in developing countries. &lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/"&gt;FLO-CERT GmbH&lt;/a&gt; (Ltd) is the Certification Body of Fairtrade Labelling. FLO-CERT contributes through a credible certification system to the social-economic development of farmers and wage workers in the Southern Hemisphere.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FLO-CERT certifies products with a retail value of about 1.8 Billion Euros per year, produced by more than 1.200 organizations in 70 countries around the Globe, empowering over 1 Million farmers and wage workers. FLO-CERT GmbH currently has a vacancy in its Central Service Department for a: Communications Manager&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Communications Manager is responsible for promoting the work of FLO-CERT to a wide range of external stakeholders, operators and the general public. She/he is also responsible for increasing recognition of Certification for development, generating broader awareness and support for Fairtrade. She/he is also responsible for communicating the need for certification, how the system works, and the impact for producers, workers, traders and consumers.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Media&lt;br /&gt;
The Communications Manager would develop and implement a strategy for responding to media. He/she would prepare key general messages and also messages to help respond to specific questions in planned interviews. He/she would be the first point of contact for all media enquiries, would brief journalists and arrange interviews with senior managers. He/she could also act as spokesperson as appropriate and once confident with the brief. He/she would assess media training needs and organize training as necessary for senior managers. He/she would also prepare senior managers in preparation for interviews. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Information queries&lt;br /&gt;
The Communications Manager would be responsible for ensuring appropriate responses to information queries. He/she would develop a strategy for addressing this task efficiently. For example, he/she would ensure that any commonly requested information is available on the website.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; External written communications&lt;br /&gt;
The Communications Manager would advise managers on external communications and offer copy editing services for key documents and important mass communications with internal and external audiences. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tasks&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Develop the communications strategy for FLO-CERT with the Senior Management Team, and in close collaboration with other parts of the organisation; create new themes, projects and campaigns as appropriate.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Represent FLO-CERT at public events, media interviews, and meetings, dividing this role with the Senior Management Team.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Provide written and verbal reports to FLO-CERT`s Board, founders and other bodies as required. &lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Contribute as appropriate to the development of international communications strategies and materials, liase with the international office of FLO as well as with other national Fairtrade organisations globally.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Plan expenditure and manage the overall communications budget. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience working on a broad range of communication activities. Including developing and implementing organizational communications strategies.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Proven track record in media relations and of broadcast media interviews as organizational spokesperson.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Up-to-date experience in new media. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In-depth knowledge/experience of one of the following: the fair trade movement and its role and impact in promoting development; International development issues; Ethical trade or Corporate Social Responsibility. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Overall management skills to include: strategic planning, work planning and team management, proposal development and budget management.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Fluency in English essential. Advantageous: Fluency in German, French and/ or Spanish&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Commitment to Fairtrade.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TO APPLY&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Please see &lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net/flo-cert/main.php?id=8"&gt;full job description&lt;/a&gt; and visit &lt;a href="http://www.flo-cert.net"&gt;www.flo-cert.net&lt;/a&gt; for more information on FLO-CERT GmbH and the Fairtrade movement.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Please apply by email (Re: CS Communications Manager) only, in English, with Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and salary indication to David Holzwarth: &lt;a href="mailto:recruitment@flo-cert.net?subject=Communication%20Manager%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;recruitment@flo-cert.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Deadline for applications: 5th of October 2008.&amp;nbsp; Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-28T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-30T15:54:07-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>fair trade</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>farming</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>sustainable development</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/27/morningside-center-for-teaching-social-responsibility">

        <rss:title>Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/27/morningside-center-for-teaching-social-responsibility</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Deputy Executive Director, New York, NY</rss:description>

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          &lt;a href="http://www.morningsidecenter.org/"&gt;Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility&lt;/a&gt; (formerly Educators for Social Responsibility Metropolitan Area) educates young people for hopeful and intelligent engagement with their world. Through our programs, educators, youngsters, and parents learn to handle feelings, relate well to others, make good decisions, deal well with conflict and other life challenges, think critically about issues of the day, and take leadership to improve their communities&amp;mdash;from the classroom to the world. In 1985 we founded the highly regarded Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP), which over the years has provided professional development for tens of thousands of teachers and classroom instruction for hundreds of thousands of students in schools throughout New York City and 15 other school systems around the country. Morningside Center is contributing to a national movement to make social and emotional learning an integral part of every child&amp;rsquo;s education. We do this by implementing our programs in more than 80 K-12 schools each year and by collaborating with researchers on scientific studies of our work. We provide leadership for the field by advocating for high standards, influencing educational policy in New York City, New York State and nationally, and spreading our ideas throughout the city and the world. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Morningside Center is seeking an experienced and talented Deputy Executive Director to support and help lead significant organizational growth. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director will ensure the development and high-quality implementation of all organizational programming, including assessing programmatic needs, developing partnerships with schools and other organizations, managing and training Morningside Center staff, and evaluating programs. The Deputy Executive Director will be responsible for addressing some of Morningside Center&amp;rsquo;s most important priorities, and will work closely with the Executive Director to think strategically about how best to move the organization forward.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Responsibilities:&lt;br /&gt;
Program and Operations: Ensure successful implementation and growth of all programmatic initiatives and related operations&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Supervise Morningside Center&amp;rsquo;s program staff, including 20 per diem staff developers&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Lead efforts to manage, coach, and develop program staff&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Conduct workshops and presentations about conflict resolution, diversity, and social and emotional learning for educators, students, and parents&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop strong partnerships with principals and other school leaders&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop and implement outcome-oriented strategies and systems for improving program delivery. These include: identifying valid, affordable instruments for measuring outcomes; supporting staff developers and school leaders in setting realistic objectives and creating effective work plans to achieve those objectives; establishing ongoing ways to monitor program implementation; and collecting the data necessary to document impact.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Analyze data on the impact of our programs, and communicate the findings to meet funders&amp;rsquo; reporting requirements, drive organizational growth, and share best practices.&lt;br /&gt;
Organizational Leadership: Support the Executive Director in developing and implementing strategies for organizational growth and sustainability.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Lead or help carry out projects to make our organizational vision a reality, including program growth and development, diversifying fundraising, conducting effective and targeted outreach, increasing organizational visibility, and building internal structures to support growth&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Work closely with the Director of Administration, the Business Office, and the Executive Director to understand the financial and human resources aspects of Morningside Center&amp;rsquo;s operations and help create and implement effective systems in those areas&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Lead other special projects as appropriate&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Qualifications:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Professional training as an educator&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; At least 7 years of experience teaching and leading educational programming for K-12 schools (public school experience preferred)&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Passion for Morningside Center&amp;rsquo;s mission of fostering social responsibility through education&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Training in the field of conflict resolution&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Training and successful experience in designing and facilitating professional development for adults, including interactive workshops and coaching&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Deep knowledge of and commitment to progressive pedagogy&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Experience as manager in the nonprofit or governmental sector and/or transferable skills from work in the private sector&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Successful record of people and project management, including the ability to motivate others to adopt effective practices&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to represent the organization effectively in front of multiple audiences&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Ability to work well in a multicultural organization&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A professional, flexible, and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Bachelor&amp;rsquo;s degree required; advanced degree in education preferred&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To Apply: Please &lt;a href="http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1258"&gt;upload a resume&lt;/a&gt; and thoughtful cover letter (both in Word format), outlining how your skills, experience and outlook meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Address to Tom Roderick. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.&amp;nbsp; Morningside Center is an equal opportunity employer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
About Commongood Careers: Morningside Center has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for a Deputy Executive Director. Commongood Careers is a nonprofit search service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers. Learn more about nonprofit jobs at Commongood Careers.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-27T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-23T14:50:00-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>social justice</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>youth</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>leadership</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>education</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>social responsible investing</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>children</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/23/psi-population-services-international">

        <rss:title>PSI (Population Services International)</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/23/psi-population-services-international</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Marketing Technical Advisor, Maputo, Mozambique</rss:description>

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          &lt;a href="http://www.psi.org"&gt;PSI&lt;/a&gt; seeks a Marketing Technical Advisor to be based in Maputo, Mozambique. PSI/Mozambique is a dynamic and fast-growing organization that employs 500 staff working across 10 provinces and multiple intervention areas. Using commercial and social marketing methodologies, tactics, and strategies, the Marketing Technical Advisor will be responsible for overseeing, aiding, and guiding marketing activities conducted by PSI/Mozambique. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Marketing Technical Advisor will build up an integrated marketing and research department, which will serve as a resource and support to the rest of the organization; strengthen and broaden the marketing capacity of PSI staff; and establish sustainable operating procedures, processes, and systems for the long-term success of the program. The Marketing Technical Advisor is part of senior management and the role comes with extensive organizational development and capacity building responsibilities. The Marketing Advisor reports to the Country Representative.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Marketing Technical Advisor will manage the following teams:&lt;br /&gt;
Marketing&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Promote and guide the application of evidence-based social marketing techniques by integrating quantitative and qualitative research outputs and analysis into marketing plans;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Build capacity of staff in evidence-based social marketing techniques and advise program departments on marketing issues;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Guide the development of annual marketing plans for all major products or product categories;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Establish operating procedures, processes, and systems for all marketing activities;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop and review brand management methodologies and brand strategies for all brands.;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Interact with external advertising and marketing agencies in developing and executing marketing campaigns;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Coordinate, plan, and manage media placement and media purchasing strategies;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Analyze pricing, distribution, channel, segmentation, targeting, and other strategies;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Supervise, coordinate, and integrate the development of packaging, above and below the line promotional materials, and promotional events;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Develop, oversee, and track the advertising, promotion and IPC/IEC components of project budgets;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Contribute to the development of project proposals; and&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Ensure compliance with all donor rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Graphic Design&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Oversee the creative design team.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Research (M&amp;amp;E)&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Help build research team capacity in study design, qualitative, and quantitative analysis;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Oversee preparation of annual research plans;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Ensure the analysis, use, and integration of research outputs in marketing plans and decision-making;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Oversee the development and production of Dashboards for all health areas;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Oversee design of quantitative and qualitative research studies;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Oversee data gathering, processing, and analysis;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Lead Dashboard-to-Decision processes and dissemination of research results; and&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Work closely with other departments to measure the effectiveness of interventions and ensure that interventions are based on research findings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Good spoken and written Portuguese (strong Spanish combined with aptitude and willingness to learn Portuguese is acceptable);&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; MBA and marketing experience from the private sector;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Track record of developing and implementing marketing campaigns using social marketing approaches;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Five years management experience, including at least two years in a developing country, preferably in Africa; and&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Demonstrated record of organizational development and capacity building.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of marketing; the ability to train, develop, and manage staff in cross-cultural settings; strong writing skills; ability to work closely with other departments to deliver highly effective marketing plans; and excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to candidates with developing country experience (preferably in a Lusophone country); knowledge of public health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS, family planning, and maternal and child health; and familiarity with the international donor community.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
APPLY ONLINE at &lt;a href="http://www.psi.org"&gt;http://www.psi.org.&lt;/a&gt; No calls or emails, please.&amp;nbsp; Please apply by November 23, 2008. &lt;br /&gt;
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-26T13:50:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-23T13:55:53-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>family planning</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>poverty</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Africa</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Mozambique</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>HIV/AIDS</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>children</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>population</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/25/aeiotu-fundacion-carulla">

        <rss:title>AeioTu, Fundacion Carulla</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/25/aeiotu-fundacion-carulla</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Social Franchise Director, Bogota, Colombia</rss:description>

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          &lt;a href="http://fundacioncarulla.org/"&gt;Fundacion Carulla&lt;/a&gt; is the largest granting foundation focused on early childhood development in Colombia. A recent survey revealed that the infrastructure of services for children in their first years is inadequate and insufficient, promoting a continuation on inequity in the country. Colombia has approximately 4.3 million children under the age of four and 68% of these are in extreme poverty. Of these, approximately 30% receive some sort of service from the government, but primary services of nutrition and health. &amp;iquest;How can we change the course of Colombia towards a more competitive, sustainable and peaceful country with the way our next generation is being raised right now?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fundación Carulla decided to create aeioTu, a social enterprise committed to providing services directly and through a social franchise, and developing the early childhood development cluster to mobilize and speed the provision of high quality services to low-income children in Colombia. Our vision is the transformation of Colombia through the development of the potential of its children.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://aeiotu.com/"&gt; AeioTu&lt;/a&gt; is in its pilot phase during 2008 creating three Reggio Emilia inspired centers in Bogotá for approximately 400 chidren. In 2009, aeioTu will move into a roll out phase when it plans to build 100 centers with 1300 teachers for 33,000 students in 10 years. Fundacion Carulla has committed an investment of USD12M over the next 10 years for these efforts and expects to leverage an equal amount over the same time period.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
AeioTu centers approach six areas with equal importance to assure high-quality and impact:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A holistic view of early childhood development that includes education, health and nutrition&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A consistent educational philosophy and approach&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Continuous professional development&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Adequate spaces for exploration and work of children, with a lot of local identity&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Involvement of the family and community&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Assurance of an adequate transition to school&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Adequate management and financial sustainability&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
SOCIAL FRANCHISE DIRECTOR&lt;br /&gt;
AeioTu, Fundacion Carulla&lt;br /&gt;
Bogota, Colombia&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Main objective: Lead the creation and sustainable growth of the social franchise aeioTu.&lt;br /&gt;
Reports to: Executive Director&lt;br /&gt;
Main Responsibilities:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Create the objectives, processes, policies, procedures and systems to operate the social franchise.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Create the coordination and reporting systems to assure quality services throughout the chain.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Achieve economies of scale.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Define and lead the selection process for franchisees.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Design and assure the financing model for the social franchises.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Job requirements:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Econonomics, Finance, or Industrial Engineer.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; MBA preferred&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Over 6 years of experience in the creation of processes and standards, ideally with a large franchise operation&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Languages: Spanish and English.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Skills:&amp;nbsp; Organized, transparent; Results oriented; Analytical capacity; and Good interpersonal skills and service oriented&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To apply, please email CV/resume and letter of interest to &lt;a href="mailto:nmesa@aeiotu.org?subject=Social%20Franchise%20Director%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;AeioTu&lt;/a&gt;.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-25T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-23T13:39:58-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>at risk youth</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>poverty</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Colombia</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>education</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>children</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Latin America</dc:subject>
        

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        <rss:title>Commonweal</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/24/commonweal</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Executive Director, Bolinas, CA</rss:description>

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          &lt;a href="http://www.commonweal.org"&gt;Commonweal&lt;/a&gt; is seeking an experienced and creative leader to fill the position of Executive Director (ED). Commonweal, founded in 1976, is a nonprofit institute with programs in health, the environment and education. Commonweal is located in beautiful coastal Bolinas, California, an hour north of San Francisco. Commonweal has a capable staff of 30 and highly regarded programs for cancer patients, health care professionals, environmental health, ocean policy reform, juvenile justice reform, permaculture gardening, adult education and more. Situated on a 100 acre site that includes a twenty-bed retreat facility, a permaculture garden and a dozen buildings, Commonweal has a national reputation for excellence in its work.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The candidate must have at least five years of high-level nonprofit experience, strong leadership skills, demonstrated fundraising skills, a strong grasp of fiscal management, and excellent writing and speaking skills. Common sense, kindness and a sense of humor are essential. Please go to &lt;a href="http://www.commonweal.org/EDjobdescription"&gt;www.commonweal.org/EDjobdescription&lt;/a&gt; for a more complete job description.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Please send resume and cover letter to Search Committee P.O. Box 316, Bolinas, CA 94924 or e-mail to &lt;a href="mailto:EDSearch@Commonweal.org?subject=Executive%20Director%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;EDSearch@Commonweal.org&lt;/a&gt;. Start date is immediate.
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        <dc:date>2008-09-24T00:00:00-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-23T08:39:58-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>environment</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>education</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>Health</dc:subject>
        

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    <rss:item rdf:about="http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/23/d-light-org">

        <rss:title>d.light org</rss:title>

        <rss:link>http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/23/d-light-org</rss:link>       

        <rss:description>Executive Director, based in the U.S.</rss:description>

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          We are seeking a highly-motivated leader and social entrepreneur to serve as inaugural Executive Director of d.light-org, the nonprofit arm of d.light design. d.light design is a high-growth for-profit social enterprise financed by prestigious venture capital firms, including Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Garage Technology Ventures, Mahindra and Mahindra, and Nexus India Capital. d.light design also has investment from leading social enterprise funds, including the Acumen Fund and Gray Matters Capital.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.dlightdesign.com"&gt;d.light design&lt;/a&gt;&amp;rsquo;s vision is to eradicate kerosene lanterns from the world and provide modern lighting and power to over 1.6 billion people currently living without electricity. We utilize a market-based approach to achieve this vision, designing and commercializing lighting products that are affordable for base of the pyramid families. However, we recognize that there are many families living far below the poverty line who would not be able to afford d.light&amp;rsquo;s products and who would benefit tremendously from having quality light. d.light org will connect philanthropic dollars in the US and abroad to high need communities in developing countries that require significant subsidies for the products to be economically viable alternatives to kerosene. d.light org will offer philanthropists significant social returns on their contributions, providing efficient and high-quality solar lighting for an entire household for about $20.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
The Executive Director of d.light-org will be based in the US and report directly to the Board of Directors. As the executive management of d.light design will be based in Asia to focus on manufacturing, sales and marketing, the ED will need to be comfortable working independently. He or she will have the following responsibilities: &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Develop fundraising strategy for d.light-org to achieve $1M in funding in 2008 (light for over 50,000 families) and $2.5M in funding in 2009 (light for over 125,000 families); &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Cultivate relationships with high net worth individuals and donors in the US and abroad; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Organize meetings for d.light design&amp;rsquo;s founders to pitch to high net worth individuals and foundations; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Develop strategic partnerships for creative methods of public relations and fundraising from individuals (i.e. Facebook, Kiva, etc.); &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Vet international partners for product distribution to ensure mission alignment and accountability;&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Partner with d.light design staff in public relations strategy implementation, and serve as spokesperson for d.light org; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Regularly communicate program outcomes to donors to demonstrate effectiveness and transparency; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Maintain 501(c)3 accounting filings and record keeping. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
This will be a flexible position that will allow the ED to work out of a home office.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Qualifications &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Highly entrepreneurial self-starter &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Passionate about making kerosene lanterns history and providing families with high quality light &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Advanced degree (MBA/JD) and/or professional designation preferred &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 5+ years experience fundraising, especially from individual donors &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Exceptional communication skills with individuals, groups, and the press &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Highly flexible, able to work out of home with little administrative support initially &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Willing to travel periodically to partner countries &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Interviews &lt;br /&gt;
Interested parties should contact Ned Tozun at &lt;a href="mailto:ned@dlightdesign.com?subject=Executive%20Director%20d.light-org%20opportunity%20posted%20on%20Social%20Edge"&gt;ned@dlightdesign.com&lt;/a&gt; and include their resume and a statement of interest.&amp;nbsp; Either the President, Ned Tozun, or the CEO, Sam Goldman will conduct an initial interview in person or over the phone. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Compensation&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
Compensation will be a tiered pay structure dependent on level of fundraising achieved in order to keep overhead costs low and provide maximum returns to contributed funds. However, we are aiming to offer the ED generous compensation by the end of 2008 if fundraising targets are met.&amp;nbsp;
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        <dc:date>2008-09-23T09:43:41-07:00</dc:date>

        <dc:modified>2008-09-23T09:43:41-07:00</dc:modified>

        <dc:creator>Social Edge</dc:creator>

        

        
            <dc:subject>sustainable development</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>kerosene</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>environment</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>lighting</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>solar power</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>education</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>d.light design</dc:subject>
        
        
            <dc:subject>literacy</dc:subject>
        

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