WWF China

Mission of the Initiative:

Over the past 30 years of reform and opening to the outside world, China has become one of the largest economies on earth and the way it develops will significantly shape the future of the global economy. The Chinese government has recently set out ambitious targets for improved resource efficiency and sustainability. This brings about an unprecedented opportunity for the global community to support and influence the way in which China implements these goals.

The China for a Global Shift Initiative (the Initative) is WWF¡¯s response to this opportunity. This global initiative strives to work with China and its partner countries to show how economic development and an increased quality of life can be achieved within the ecological limits of one planet, while allowing space for developing countries to grow.

This position requires a senior and experienced individual who can lead the internal coordination within WWF for the Initiative, ensuring that optimal management and operational systems are in place. This position will also oversee and lead the initiative¡¯s fundraising and M&E efforts.

Major Functions:

Ensure that appropriate program operations support is provided to the Initiative, especially to the Shift Programme Leader, by working with appropriate teams in WWF China and the network to ensure optimal delivery of program goals and objectives.

Contribute to the overall strategic direction and profile of the Initiative

Optimize organizational structures and management systems to effectively operationalize the Initiative strategy, both in China, Africa and other regions as appropriate

Serve as the Initiative¡¯s focal point for program monitoring and evaluation efforts

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the Initiative on operational and financial management, working closely with CPO Finance to ensure that funding commitments, annual budgets and financial forecasts are consistent with long term and annual plans and that these are implemented, monitored and reviewed.

Line manage and dotted line manage 4-5 staff and consultants as applicable

Work with the Initiative Leader to initiate, manage and update staff positions and work together with the CPO HR department on the personnel recruitment and selection process

Advise and brief new staff on admin and operations issues and coordinate the staff performance assessment process

Oversee fundraising activities for the Initiative and develop funding proposals

Represent the Initiative at key internal meetings to promote Shift¡¯s work, and participate actively in developing the Initiative¡¯s strategies

Develop hosting agreements for the Initiative with hosting offices and MOUs with offices where Shift team members operate

Assist with the organization/preparation of key events and activities within the Initiative as required

Review procurement requests and initiate procurement procedures for program related services

Coordinate/organize team meetings and assist with follow up

Perform other duties as requested by the Initiative Leader

Profile:

Required Qualifications

An advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Minimum of five years of relevant work experience

Experience in donor relations management, fundraising, working with governments, aid agencies, civil society, NGOs and the private sector Required Skills

Demonstrated leadership and high level communications skills

Finance experience highly desirable

Experience of large scale event and conference management preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team

Strong written and oral communication skills in English (Chinese also preferred)

Excellent computer skills and familiarity with the use of electronic media

Knowledge of WWF¡¯s administrative and operational policies and procedures preferred

Candidates should send a cover letter and CV in English to hr@wwfchina.org. Please indicate the applying position in title and send them in attachment.

Application deadline: 22nd February 2010