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Associate – Integrated Urban Transport (Mumbai)
Organization EMBARQ India
Location Mumbai
Job Information

Summary Description:
EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Centre for Sustainable Transport, is seeking an Associate for its India Program. The successful candidate will be based in Mumbai.

Responsibilities:
• Under supervision of the senior staff, undertake tasks in multiple Integrated Urban Transport projects
• Participate actively in EMBARQ India’s ambitious and innovative growth strategy.
• Build and maintain strong network and relationships with key partners, institutions, stakeholders and colleagues throughout India
• Organize, facilitate and/or attend events that are relevant to the EMBARQ India program and the EMBARQ network on an as needed basis.

Qualifications:
• 2-4 years of work experience
• Post-Graduate degree in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Economics, Development Studies or related subject
• Knowledge of or strong interest in understanding the role or sustainable urban transport in improving the quality of life for urban residents, particularly in the Indian context
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects (often with varying timelines and priorities) at the same time and manage time accordingly
• Strong writing and report preparation skills
• Strong quantitative analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Prior experience working in the field of transport planning and urban planning a strong plus
• Excellent computer skills particularly with MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Adobe suite a strong plus
• Proficiency in transport modelling software a strong plus
• Passion for sustainable urban transport and development
• Commitment to EMBARQ and WRI’s mission and values

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience

Please submit applications by January 31, 2013.
Tentative start date is mid- to late-February 2013.

Applicants must be eligible to work in India.

About EMBARQ:
EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute (WRI) Center for Sustainable Transport, was launched by WRI in 2002. EMBARQ helps to catalyze and implement environmentally and financially sustainable urban transportation solutions to improve quality of life in cities. EMBARQ works with local and national governments in the developing world on issues related to integrated transport, climate change and air quality, land use & urban development, and public health & road safety.
In 2002 EMBARQ founded its first Center for Sustainable Transport in Mexico (CTS-Mexico) and has subsequently created a global network of Centers in Brazil, the Andes, India and Turkey. The EMBARQ Network employs more than 100 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil & transport engineering.
More information can be found at:
www.embarqindia.org
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Associate / Senior Associate – GHG Protocol
Organization WRI India
Location Mumbai or Delhi
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Position Overview
The World Resources Institute-India (WRI India) seeks a full-time Associate or Senior Associate to develop and expand its portfolio of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and reporting related projects in the country. One of the first projects as part of this position will entail designing and implementing a GHG program in India, which will serve as a center of excellence on GHG accounting in the country. . Over the course of time, the position will require conceptualizing and executing innovative ideas to promote corporate GHG accounting in the country, utilizing the full suite of available GHG Protocol standards and tools.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, pro-active, able to work fairly independently with minimal guidance, set challenging goals and deliver on time. The position requires an understanding of corporate responses to climate change issues in India, knowledge of India’s climate policy, corporate environmental disclosure trends, relevant energy policies as they relate to GHG mitigation, and a strong business network. It also requires implementing projects in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders and prior experience in convening and facilitating a multi-stakeholder process is necessary.

The position involves coordinating closely with other team members within WRI India as well as the GHG Protocol Initiative, based in Washington DC, and working across multiple time zones. The successful candidate will report to the Director, WRI India. The position is based in Mumbai/Delhi, India. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities
• Lead WRI India’s work on corporate GHG emissions accounting and reporting in India, particularly establishing a GHG program in partnership with relevant stakeholders. This includes convening a multi-stakeholder process, designing the program, liaison with partners and stakeholders, securing business participation in the program, organizing and conducting training workshops, building business capacity to develop GHG emissions inventories in a comprehensive, consistent, accurate, and transparent manner, etc.
• Develop and implement new, innovative projects at the national/sub-national/sectoral level to promote corporate GHG emissions accounting and reporting and strengthen business capacity.
• Establish strong working relationships and networks with stakeholders such as businesses, industry associations, sector associations, government agencies at various levels, and other civil society organizations to ensure effective implementation of projects
• Identify fundraising opportunities, draft proposals, and liaison with potential funders to help raise funds for ongoing as well as new projects.
• Conduct research and analysis on GHG accounting and reporting issues in India, and develop training materials and case studies, as needed
• Develop project plans and budgets, project-related communication material, and ensure achievement of deliverables and external outcomes.
• Support the GHG Protocol team and WRI India team in implementing related projects in India

Qualifications
• A master’s degree in energy, environmental sciences, engineering, or business.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience working on GHG accounting and reporting, climate change related issues, energy or climate related issues with industry, and/or environmental and sustainability issues with businesses/business associations.
• Strong familiarity with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and with emissions accounting and reporting and calculation tools in general.
• Strong network with businesses and prior experience working on environmental issues with the businesses as well as with policy makers
• Strong convening skills and ability to successfully mobilize a variety of stakeholders around specific opportunities/projects. Prior experience in convening or facilitating multi-stakeholder processes, including businesses as one of the stakeholders
• Knowledge of India’s climate change and energy policies and business environmental sustainability issues will be preferable
• Experience in project management and working on multi-partner projects
• Demonstrated ability in fundraising will be preferable
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with team members in different time zones, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel
• Subscribes and adheres to WRI India’s institutional values (Appendix 1)

About WRI India
WRI India is a not-for-profit environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. WRI India aims to move human societies to live in ways that protect and preserve the Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. WRI India is an independent Indian charitable trust inspired by the World Resources Institute and works to address the environmental and development challenges facing India.

The trust leads the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol in India, which aims to build a comprehensive measurement and reporting infrastructure, and create capacity among Indian business to facilitate the emergence and implementation of a GHG emissions reporting programme in India.

The Trust’s vision of promoting sustainable development is centered on five key programmatic goals/ projects:

1) Climate and Energy: To protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change, the Trust will conduct rigorous, independent research and develop innovative policies and approaches to help build a low-carbon economy and adapt to climate change. The Trust will aim to provide solutions that help meet economic and development goals while reducing their impact on the climate; develop strategies to help the most vulnerable sections of society adapt to a changed climate and build resilience; and accelerate the pace of innovation for low-carbon technologies.

2) Sustainable urban transport: To catalyse environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve the quality of life in cities. By partnering with the government in projects in the fields of Integrated Transport and Urban Development and Accessibility, the trust will work towards transforming mobility in Indian cities.

3) Governance: To empower people and strengthen institutions to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable decision-making. The trust will work to with various partners to identify solutions and best practices to scale up energy efficiency and renewable energy with the aim of making affordable energy accessible to all sections of society.

4) Markets and Enterprise: To harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment. This project aims to support India’s goal of low carbon economic growth by stimulating the development of world-class environmental enterprises and supporting entrepreneurial solutions to meet the energy needs of India’s poor in a sustainable manner.

5) People and Ecosystems: To reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services. WRI India will explore solutions that aim to halt and reverse ecosystem degradation while sustaining their capacity to provide both the rural and urban populations with the goods and services required.

About GHG Protocol
The GHG Protocol, a partnership between the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, works with businesses, cities, governments, and environmental groups around the world to develop greenhouse gas accounting standards and guidance, and internationally accepted management tools to help tackle climate change.
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Urban Development and Accessibility Director
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted July 11, 2011
Location Multiple potential locations
Job Information
Overview:

EMBARQ, the WRI Center for Sustainable Transport, catalyzes environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. EMBARQ, through its network of Centers for Sustainable Transport, located in Mexico, Brazil, India, Turkey and the Andean Region, works together with local transport authorities to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible and attractive urban public spaces. The EMBARQ network employs more than 120 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering.

 

EMBARQ is strengthening its work in the Urban Development and Accessibility, as one of its four key practice areas. Previous work in this area has been concentrated in Mexico, and includes development of guidelines for sustainable transport oriented development, analysis of the greenhouse gas mitigation potential of urban development, and improved design for housing developments (working with INFONAVIT, the housing mortgage agency of the Mexican Government).  More recently the EMBARQ network has extended its work to Brazil, India and Turkey, and included accessibility and urban renewal components in its transport projects in Peru.

 

EMBARQ is looking for an Urban Development and Accessibility Director (UDA Director) that will support and report to the Director for Research and Practice. The objective of this assignment is to create the Urban Development and Accessibility Practice Area and lead its progress towards delivering outcomes including mainstreaming UDA practices in three to six countries worldwide. The UDA Director will be expected to develop a 5-year program plan for the practice area outlining EMBARQ´s strategy for delivering outcomes and potential funding, and lead the network team in implementing the strategy.

 

Position location to be defined among Rio de Janeiro (or other city in Brazil), Mexico City, Istanbul, Mumbai (or other city in India), Beijing, or Washington D.C., according to the needs and opportunities of the EMBARQ network.  Candidates should indicate preferred location(s) in their application.

 

Responsibilities:

Operational

  • Direct the practice area across the network, coordinating the preparation of the area strategy and project delivery;
  • Lead the preparation of budgets, track and report on revenue and expenses for projects for the UDA practice area;
  • Coordinate with EMBARQ’s centers, external partners and stakeholders in the preparation and implementation of projects and other project related matters dealing directly with disbursements, budget expenditures, selection of staff, and research;
  • Serve as a liaison with other WRI departments and EMBARQ’s centers;
  • Hire and manage geographically dispersed and multicultural staff for the practice area.

Subject Matter Expertise

  • Lead project planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation on the topics of Urban Development and Accessibility, including direct project support to EMBARQ Network centers;
  • Lead the development of evaluation methodologies, monitoring and reporting;
  • Undertake research activities using technical and professional journals and publications, the internet, library databases, etc., to extract and summarize information;
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, publications; attend professional and academic meetings;
  • Provide content to online and conventional publications.

Development

  • Develop a short and long-term fundraising strategy for the practice area;
  • Lead proposal writing for strategic partnerships/potential donors to fund specific projects, in collaboration with other staff;
  • Lead the preparation of reports to donors;
  • Following-up and following-through on proposals and projects.
Qualifications:
  • A master’s degree in urban design, urbanism, sustainable urban development, architecture or urban and regional planning.  Doctorate degree in the field is preferred.
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience in sustainable urban development, urban design, urbanism or urban and regional planning, addressing issues of accessibility, active transport (walking, biking), transit oriented development, housing, and/or land use regulations.
  • Understanding urban issues in development countries is required, and at least 5 years direct experience in projects in cities in developing countries is highly desirable.
  • Experience developing and implementing a program’s strategic plan.
  • Proven fundraising or development success.
  • Excellent management skills, including project management, staff supervision, financing and budgeting.
  • Excellent quantitative and urban design/planning skills.
  • Excellent organizational, administrative and time-management skills, with a proven ability to work promptly, independently and efficiently under pressure, and to meet tight deadlines with a minimum of supervision and with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.  Advanced knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Mandarin, Cantonese or a major Indian language is highly desirable.
  • Ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
  • Demonstrated mastery of MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, CAD, 3D modeling or rendering software and GIS, is preferred.
  • Ability and aptitude to pursue several tasks in parallel and prioritize; handle tight deadlines; and expand the scope of work and responsibilities as needed.
  • Demonstrated team spirit with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with staff and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating the ability to respond and deal effectively with diverse situations using good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Willingness and ability to travel or participate in international meetings and work with diverse professionals and cultures.
  • Proactive attitude, a self-starter, and team player with a high degree of motivation, initiative, reliability and willingness to help others to meet EMBARQ’s work objectives.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location:

  • Position location to be defined among Rio de Janeiro (or other city in Brazil), Mexico City, Istanbul, Mumbai (or other city in India), Beijing, or Washington D.C., according to the needs and opportunities of the EMBARQ network.  Candidates should indicate preferred location(s) in their application.

To Apply:

Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Social Media Manager
Organization Zipcar
Posted August 4, 2011
Location Cambridge, MA, USA
Job Information

Today, Zipcar provides hundreds of thousands of people with a viable alternative to traditional car ownership, saving them money, time and headaches. Around the world from coast to coast, across Canada, the UK, and college campuses in between people are making the decision to live car free and enjoying the convenience and environmental benefits of having wheels when you want them. As we continue to grow our operations, we are looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the family. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re results-oriented, dedicated, and ready to contribute to an unparalleled member experience for our community of Zipsters, we encourage you to apply.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Act as a member of Zipcars in-house creative team to tell our brand story in social media
  • Use social media know-how to increase fan engagement, improve website traffic and deliver an extraordinary member experience
  • Continue to grow Zipcars presence on social media channels, including (but not limited to) Twitter, Facebook, foursquare, YouTube and LinkedIn
  • Manage day-to-day communications on Twitter, Facebook and other social channels
  • Liaise with internal groups to execute social strategy: PR, member services and marketing
  • Work with internal and external teams to ensure brand consistency and to resolve member issues
  • Brainstorm new ideas for the brand that break through social media clutter and project manage social media initiatives that drive business objectives
  • Excel at turning social media measurement into actionable insights
  • Keep an eye on trends to take advantage of new opportunities in social media
  • Work with Design Team to develop copy and concepts across various media as needed (collateral, direct mail, postcards, signage, in-car messaging, etc.)
  • Present ideas to senior members of the team

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelors degree and 2-3+ years of social media brand management
  • Writing experience and excellent proofreading abilities
  • Proven talent and consistent conceptual thinking
  • Experience with consumer and B2B audiences
  • Proven project management and superior communication skills
  • Solid presentation skills and ability to sell your work to other members of the team
  • Experience managing social media for like brands
  • Prior agency experience preferred
  • Knowing HTML and FBML are a plus

 

Application Requirements:

 

  • Resume with cover letter in Word format
  • Salary history/requirements
  • Relevant References
  • Send us a link of your work

 

As a member of the Zipcar Team you will receive:

 

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Superior Benefits Package
  • Free Membership
  •  Discounts on services, products and much more

 

To Apply:

 
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Project Manager – Integrated Transport Systems
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted August 24, 2011
Location Delhi or Mumbai, India
Job Information
Overview:
EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Center for Sustainable Transport, is seeking a project manager for its India Program.  The successful candidate will be based in Mumbai or Delhi, India and will report to Strategy Manager – Integrated Transport Systems.
 

Responsibilities:
  • Independently manage multiple projects in Intermediate Public Transport, Public Transport, Non Motorized Transport domain
  • Manage multiple partners and / or stakeholders
  • Participate actively in EMBARQ India’s ambitious and innovative growth strategy
  • Build and maintain strong network and relationships with key institutions, stakeholders and colleagues throughout India
  • Detail-oriented and organized thinker
  • Self-motivated, adept problem-solver
Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years experience in Urban Transport
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Public Transport and / or Intermediate Public Transport (IPT)
  • Degree, in planning, engineering, architecture or related fields
  • Post Graduate degree (e.g. Master level) in Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering, Urban Planning or equivalent
  • Provide conceptual leadership for activities performed by multiple staff
  • Proven track record of managing staff and partners on complex projects
  • Be willing to work in start-up environments, and on projects that have ambiguity
  • Proven record to prepare, manage budgets and resolve difficult and sensitive financial issues
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and the Internet
  • Capability to learn and use software applications for budgeting, financing, and reporting that are used by EMBARQ and WRI
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi and other Indian regional languages.  Must be fluent in Hindi / possess bilingual fluency in Hindi and English
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines
  • Commitment to EMBARQ’s mission as well as WRI’s mission and values
  • Passion for and commitment to sustainable transport, education and capacity building

   To Apply:
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Research Director
Organization Sustainable Cities Initiative (SCI)
Posted 2011-06-29
Location Eugene – University of Oregon
Job Information

The Sustainable Cities Initiative (SCI) seeks a highly motivated, organized, and action-oriented individual for a new non-tenure track faculty position to develop and direct a coordinated research agenda for SCI, carry out independent research, and connect and support others’ research as appropriate to advance issues of interest to SCI.

 

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

The overall purpose of this new position is to lead the research endeavor of SCI, which includes three main activities:

1. Developing a strategic research program for SCI;

2. Carrying out independent research, including securing funding; and

3. Working with other researchers to advance an integrated, interdisciplinary, applied research agenda related to SCI focal areas.

This position will be directly managed by SCI’s Executive Director and will also work closely with SCI’s Program Manager, Associate Directors, communications staff, and with graduate student fellows who can assist with some job responsibilities.

 

JOB DUTIES:

This position will involve:

* Developing, funding, and conducting applied research to support sustainable city design, broadly defined, including the ability to support the position on an ongoing basis beyond the initial contract period;

* Developing and managing SCI’s overall research program;

* Helping to position SCI research as a national leader;

* Cultivating relationships with an interdisciplinary set of potential researchers across the University of Oregon, with colleagues at other Oregon institutions, and with partners at institutions across the country as appropriate;

* Supervising students, as necessary, to help carry out and disseminate research;

* Outreach to policy makers; and

* Development and dissemination of tools and resources to assist communities in translating research into actionable items.

 

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter and curriculum vita/resume, writing sample, the names, affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references, and application cover page via email to: Christina Wozniak cwozniak@uoregon.edu. Questions about the position and its responsibilities can be directed to Nico Larco (nlarco@uoregon.edu), Marc Schlossberg (schlossb@uoregon.edu) or Robert Liberty (liberty@uoregon.edu).
Salary Salary is commensurate with experience – likely be in the range of $60,000 to $80,000 – plus competitive benefits
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Operations Director
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted 2011-05-23
Location Mumbai, India
Job Information

EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Center for Sustainable Transport is seeking a coordinator to provide administrative and programmatic support for its Core Program, reporting to the Operations Manager. Established in May 2002, EMBARQ acts as a catalyst for socially, financially, and environmentally sound solutions to the problems of urban transport. EMBARQ focuses on cities in developing countries where air pollution, traffic congestion, and lack of access to clean and convenient transport are most acute and the poor bear the brunt of the problem. EMBARQ’s strategy is to foster viable government-business-civil society partnerships whose members are committed to finding solutions to the transportation-related problems facing the cities in which they operate. EMBARQ is currently working in cities in Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Turkey and India. In Mumbai, EMBARQ has currently set up a liaison office with 12 staff members and is providing technical assistance to the following cities – Indore, Jaipur, Naya Raipur and Bangalore.
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Senior Associate
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted 2011-05-23
Location Beijing, China
Job Information

EMBARQ – The WRI Center for Sustainable Transport is seeking an Associate II to work in urban and regional development, transportation, and environmental projects in WRI’s China office. Established in May 2002, EMBARQ acts as a catalyst for socially, financially, and environmentally sound solutions to the problems of urban transport. EMBARQ focuses on cities in developing countries where air pollution, traffic congestion, and lack of access to clean and convenient transport are most acute and the poor bear the brunt of the problem. EMBARQ’s strategy is to foster viable government-business-civil society partnerships whose members are committed to finding solutions to the transportation-related problems facing the cities in which they operate. EMBARQ has already established local centers for sustainable transport in cities in Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Turkey and India.
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Strategy Manager – Urban Development & Accessibility/Anchor Manager
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted 2011-05-23
Location Bangalore, India
Job Information

EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Center for Sustainable Transport, is seeking an Urban Development or Urban Planning expert for its India Program. The successful candidate will be based in Bangalore, India and will report to Director – India Program (based in Mumbai, India). The candidate will also set-up and lead the Bangalore office by leveraging existing relationships. He will be responsible for providing technical assistance to local projects, project management, research and overall coordination for the Urban Development & Accessibility practice area throughout India.
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Project Manager – Capacity Building
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted August 24, 2011
Location Mumbai, India
Job Information
Overview:
EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Center for Sustainable Transport, is seeking a capacity building expert for its India Program.  The successful candidate will be based in Mumbai, India and will report to Director – India Program (based in Mumbai, India).
 

Responsibilities:
  • Develop a five year capacity building strategy for EMBARQ India leveraging strengths and in-house research. The plan should tie to National Capacity building initiative of the Ministry of Urban Development
  • Develop a five year internal learning strategy for EMBARQ India to build capacity of existing and new staff
  • Design, develop and deliver 3-5 training workshops a year, in partnership with technical staff at EMBARQ India
  • Design and organize 3-5 one day conferences a year, In partnership with technical staff at EMBARQ India
  • Co-ordinate and negotiate partnerships and participation of EMBARQ India in national level conferences
  • Co-ordinate and implement capacity building program for internal staff
  • Be responsible for on-boarding and training new staff
  • Participate actively in EMBARQ India’s ambitious and innovative growth strategy
  • Build and maintain strong network and relationships with key institutions, stakeholders and colleagues throughout India
Qualifications:
  • 6-10 years experience, some experience should be in the area of capacity building
  • Degree, in urban planning, architecture, engineering or related fields preferable. Graduate degree (e.g. Master level) in subject field preferable
  • Knowledge, understanding & experience of adult learning styles, learner-centered design principles and educational curriculum design
  • Proven track record to design, deliver and evaluate capacity building strategies and solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and the Internet
  • Capability to learn and use software applications for budgeting, financing, and reporting that are used by EMBARQ and WRI
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi and other Indian regional languages.  Must be fluent in Hindi / possess bilingual fluency in Hindi and English
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines
  • Be willing to work in start-up environments, and on projects that have ambiguity
  • Provide conceptual leadership for activities performed by multiple staff
  • Commitment to EMBARQ’s mission as well as WRI’s mission and values
  • Passion for and commitment to sustainable transport, education and capacity building

To Apply:
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience
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EMBARQ Global Director of Development
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted September 27, 2011
Location Washington, D.C.
Job Information

Overview:

 

-EMBARQ Global Development Division

 

The EMBARQ Global Development Division is responsible for facilitating the development and administration of new collaborations with donor partners. The division regularly works with staff across EMBARQ and WRI to carry out its responsibilities.

 

-Description

 

EMBARQ Global is recruiting a development director to lead fundraising for the EMBARQ Global Network. His or her efforts will impact an organizational goal to raise at least $20 million a year by 2016 for EMBARQ’s diverse programs. The Development Director, EMBARQ Global, will focus on cultivating new donors as well as managing current EMBARQ relationships. The goal is to maximize and leverage the sustainable transport philanthropy potential of EMBARQ’s portfolio in order to advance the organization’s most critical projects. EMBARQ’s portfolio of work is determined by the EMBARQ global executive director in consultation with the programmatic/Center managing directors. The Director will secure gifts in support of high profile, broad-based strategic initiatives of EMBARQ.

 

The Development Director will be responsible for leading the institution’s strategic plan for growing sustainable transport fundraising; institutionalizing the responsibility for EMBARQ fundraising within the Networks’ Centers and Programs; and managing global fundraising operations. The successful candidate will share a vision and commitment to EMBARQ and WRI’s mission and culture, characterized by intellectual enquiry, rigorous analytics and transparency toward the public and its donors.

 

We are seeking an accomplished, sophisticated, and externally-focused fundraiser with minimum ten years of technical and international fundraising experience. The Development Director will be an individual who can build successful working relationships with the senior officers in the transportation, foundation, corporate, and government world, and partner with accomplished program officers at EMBARQ and WRI. The Development Director will report to EMBARQ’s Executive Director and COO. This position offers the opportunity to connect with sustainable mobility and urbanization advocates, experts, and key foundation, corporate, and government players from around the world.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Lead identification, strategy and solicitation activities for the top 20-25 relationships for EMBARQ Global that bring significant resources (six and seven figure commitments) to the program’s priorities.
  • Proactively manage a portfolio of 20-50 high value EMBARQ prospects by developing and executing strategic prospect strategies across the unit leading to solicitation of significant gifts of $1 million and above.
  • Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with EMBARQ program staff and WRI colleagues to conceive collaborative, comprehensive prospect strategies.
  • Provide expertise and strategic counsel regarding potential development opportunities on evolving programs, as needed.
  • Guide the development of written proposals, white papers, strategic plans, budgets and the other related materials needed to deepen prospect engagement for securing a gift.
  • Work in a fast-paced, results-oriented, change environment with complex and evolving relationships and priorities.
  • Develop and lead the growth of the EMBARQ global development team.
  • Facilitate regular communication and skills enhancement among fundraisers across the Network.
  • Provide fundraising updates through a monthly fundraising report to the Network (internal) as well as collection of Center/Program based fundraising activities and updates.
  • Coordinate quarterly development newsletter for donors.
  • Participate in weekly EMBARQ management Steering Committee meetings.
  • Participate fully in EMBARQ/WRI’s new CRM system (Raiser’s Edge & Sales Force).

 

Qualifications:

 

  • A Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of external fundraising experience, preferably in a large, international organizational setting.
  • Proven track record of developing and advancing significant private investments and philanthropy in environmentally-focused organizations through sophisticated relationship building using consistent and strategic moves management.
  • Documented success personally implementing complex, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful closure of significant gifts.
  • Prior experience working with individual, corporate, and foundation funders; bi/multi lateral agencies; government grants; boards from corporations and foundations; and other executive or high-level, high-capacity volunteers.
  • Strong managerial skills and prior experience leading a dynamic team.
  • Strong collegial interpersonal skills with an ability to diplomatically and effectively communicate in person, writing, and by phone.
  • Able to work independently and also within a complexly structured and evolving team.
  • Collaborative problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities.
  • Team-oriented thinker and strategist able to effectively respond to complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing organizational constituencies.
  • A strong advocate for the vision of EMBARQ.
    Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials.
  • Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties.
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
    Adept at navigating complex institutional environments with evolving priorities and communication plans.
  • Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects or deadlines while remaining flexible in the face of organizational change and ambiguity.
  • Sense of humor, and enjoys learning.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Enjoys working with a diverse group of talented individuals across the globe.
  • Demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge of transportation, environment, health, and urban planning.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and CRM systems.

 

Salary and Benefits:

 

 

Location:

 

  • Washington, D.C.

 

To Apply:

 

 
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Chicago BRT Branding and Communications RFP
Organization The Chicago Community Trust
Posted February 9, 2012
Location Chicago, Illinois
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
The City of Chicago and the Chicago Transit Authority, working together, have begun the process of introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) into the city’s transportation network with three demonstration projects. They are the Jeffrey Corridor BRT on the south side, the Western-Ashland Corridor BRT on the west side and the Central Loop BRT between Union Station and Navy Pier.
The success of bus rapid transit in Chicago depends on the public’s understanding of its purpose and its value from conception through operations. This requires a branding strategy that conveys the distinctive message of BRT in words, graphics, and infrastructure design and a communications strategy that distributes that message to potential users, stakeholders, and influencers of the new system.
There are many good examples around the world of how this engagement process can be successfully organized and implemented. Many of these lessons are summarized in “From Here to There: A Creative Guide to Making Public Transport the Way to Go” published by EMBARQ (www.embarq.org). The Chicago Community Trust is seeking the services of a consultant team(s) that can assist the City of Chicago in building on this strong foundation.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Branding and communications are integral to each other and together they are integral to the success of BRT’s system wide development. The scope of services addresses each of these activities separately and interested parties may respond to one or both parts of the RFP. In either case, proposals must demonstrate in their response an ability to develop and work within a structure that weaves these two tasks together.

 

The goal of Part I is to generalize a brand for Chicago’s BRT system, document the brand elements, and apply it to the three demonstration projects. The result will be an image and identity that uniquely describes Chicago’s emerging bus rapid transit system and a prototype of appropriate design elements can be reflected in future projects. A branding consultant is currently developing an approach to the first project, the Jeffrey Corridor BRT, scheduled for completion at the end of 2012. This demonstration project will not share all the elements of a fully developed BRT system but will set the stage for future projects.
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The goal of Part II is to educate the public about the benefits of the new system, identify and address conflicts created by the system, and attract ridership for the system once it starts operation. It is essential that the public understand bus rapid transit generally, and the new BRT projects specifically, with messages that are clear, consistent, and credible. It is also essential that the outcome is the result of an open and honest dialogue between the public and the City.
The Chicago Community Trust, on behalf of the BRT Steering Committee, is seeking the services of one or more consultant teams to assist the City of Chicago in meeting these goals. The work of the selected consultant(s) will be managed by a BRT Implementation Project Manager and a coordinated by a BRT Steering Committee comprised of civic and agency representatives.

 

PART I: BRT BRAND DEVELOPMENT
The goal of Part I of this RFP is to generalize a brand identity for Chicago’s BRT system, establish the templates and protocols for its application, and establish an application approach to the three demonstration projects.
A. Define the BRT Brand for Chicago
1) Develop and present a framework for branding through an assessment of the existing bus system, the City’s goals for bus rapid transit and the brand concepts for the Jeffrey Corridor.
Timeframe: March 2012
2) Conduct two sets of branding workshops, one with the community and one with CTA/CDOT, to develop recommendations for a brand promise and brand identity of expanded BRT system.
Timeframe: April 2012
3) Prepare a summary of the recommended brand elements and the key policy implications for the design and development of transportation infrastructure, the built environment, and transit operations to address the brand promise at different stages in the evolution of the system.
Timeframe: May 2012

 

B. Apply the BRT Brand Architecture
1) Prepare prototype graphic and infrastructure design standards based on the brand approach.
Timeframe: June-August 2012
2) Test and coordinate with CDOT/CTA the prototype concepts through the design phase of the East-West project and the alternatives phase of the Western project.
Timeframe: July-December
3) Summarize in a branding manual the results of the prototype analysis.
Timeframe: November-December 2012
PART II: COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY
The goal of Part II of this RFP is to reach a citywide audience with an easily accessible message that defines bus rapid transit, distinguishes it from other modes of transit, addresses common concerns, exemplifies its benefits, and places it within the larger transit system goals of the City and the CTA.

 

A. Project Organization
1) Working with the Branding Consultant, create an iterative process of message development and message communications for city’s BRT system and projects.
Timeframe: March-April 2012
2) Working with the BRT Steering Committee, establish a common communications plan to promote bus rapid transit in the city. The plan should be consistent with the work of the
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Branding Consultant and should be framed by the key milestones in the development of the three demonstration projects during 2012.
Timeframe: March –April 2012

 

B. General presentation materials
1) Refine the current fact sheet for distribution as a one-page newsletter on bus rapid transit for hand and web distribution.
Timeframe: April-October 2012
2) Create appropriate web-site materials and assist the City in creating a web page that puts bus rapid transit front and center as a policy initiative of the city.
Timeframe: April-October 2012

 

C. Internal leadership development
1) Assist the BRT Steering Committee in preparing and carrying out a strategic outreach plan that matches target audiences with targeted messaging and appropriate speakers.
Timeframe: April-December 2012
2) Provide media and public presentation training to civic and city presenters.
Timeframe: May 2012
3) Meet monthly with the BRT Steering Committee to share insights and work collaboratively to development strategy and message.
Timeframe: April-December 2012

 

D. Media Relations
1) Prepare press kit for print and electronic media and a series of reporter briefings in coordination with the city.
Timeframe: April 2012
2) Create a series of major media stories around a Chicago Architecture Foundation symposium and leadership breakfast
Timeframe: May -June 2012
3) Identify key supporters in the business and civic community and capture their support in letters to the editor, story placements, and video clips on the web.
Timeframe: May –December 2012
4) Meet regularly with CTA and CDOT Public Information Officers to review action plans.
Timeframe: May-December 2012

 

E. Demonstration Project Messaging
1) Jeffrey Corridor BRT
a) Prepare a public education and marketing piece for distribution during the construction phase in conjunction with the outreach consultant for the prime contractor.
Timeframe: June 2012
b) Assist in coordinating communications support for public events at the opening of the Jeffrey Corridor.
Timeframe: October 2012
2) East-West Corridor
a) Assist in providing a broader BRT message to the press and public during the April public meeting
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Timeframe: April 2012
b) Conduct a focus group to identify the most common concerns regarding the proposed line and workshop appropriate responses. Work collaboratively with BRT Task Force to develop message points tailored to the issues of the respective audiences.
Timeframe: May 2012
3) Western-Ashland Corridor
a) Assist in providing a broader BRT message to the press and public during the alternatives public meeting and subsequent open house.
Timeframe: April 2012
b) Conduct a focus group to identify the most common concerns regarding the proposed line including lane loss and access to parking and workshop appropriate responses. Work collaboratively with BRT Task Force to develop message points tailored to the issues of the respective audiences.
Timeframe: May-June 2012
c) Design a one-page summary of the project that reflects the outcome of the branding exercise.
Timeframe: July 2012
PROJECT BUDGET
A maximum budget of $90,000 has been allocated for Part 1 and Part 2 of the Scope of Services.

 

RFP SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Respondents must submit the proposal prepared in response to this solicitation electronically no later than 4:00 p.m, February 22, 2012. Proposals should be submitted to Brandon Thorne at the Chicago Community Trust via bthorne@cct.org

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be judged according to the standards listed below:
1. Team Experience.
Respondents should provide a description of their knowledge, including relevant experience of the firm and key personnel, in branding a product or service and/or in conducting a public outreach and engagement program within the local context.
2. Approach and Scope.
A scope of services is suggested in the RFP. Respondents are encouraged to refine this approach to meeting the project objectives based on their experience and best practices. Respondents should describe how they would coordinate between brand development and brand communications.
3. Management Structure
The project will require the simultaneous management of multiple tasks. Respondents should provide a summary of the key personnel assigned to the project and their roles and responsibilities.
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4. Budget
The RFP provides a maximum fee for this project. Respondents should provide a breakdown of labor and expenses by task and a summary of how they will maximize the available budget resources.
5. Schedule
Respondents should indicate the availability of assigned personnel and summarize the team’s ability to meet the schedule requirements

 

SELECTION PROCESS
February 7, 2012: RFP issued
February 22, 2012: RFP response deadline
March 7, 2012: Preferred respondent selected
March 19, 2012: Contract Start Date
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Senior Associate, Transport and Climate Change
Organization EMBARQ – World Resources Institute
Posted February 22, 2012
Location Washington, D.C.
Job Information

Overview:

 

Background

 

EMBARQ, the WRI Center for Sustainable Transport, catalyzes environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Through its network of Centers for Sustainable Transport located in Mexico, Brazil, India, Turkey, and the Andean Region, EMBARQ collaborates with local transport authorities to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible, and attractive urban public spaces. The EMBARQ network employs more than 130 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering.

 

WRI’s Climate and Energy Program (CEP) seeks to protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change. To achieve this aim the program’s 50+ experts, in collaboration with a wide range of partners, are focused on developing and promoting policy and business solutions that will lead to a near-zero-carbon, climate-resilient economy by 2050.

 

Through EMBARQ and CEP, WRI is building its work in transport and climate change as a new cross-Institute work program. Previous work in this area includes studies in exposure to air pollutants in urban transport projects, proposals for the design of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) for urban transport and freight, as well as input to international projects for sustainable low-carbon transport (European Union, UN Environment Programme, and Inter-American Development Bank). WRI has a long history of engagement with international climate processes including the UNFCCC climate and energy funding related to international financial institutions, and has recently launched a Major Emerging Economies Initiative to support these countries in their shift to a low-carbon economy. EMBARQ is a member of the Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT).

 

Position Summary

 

WRI seeks a Senior Associate, Transport and Climate Change who will create a cross-programmatic body of work on transport and climate, leveraging the strengths of both EMBARQ and CEP, and lead its progress toward delivering outcomes. An important objective of this position will be to provide thought leadership to WRI and external partners on issues of international climate–transport policy and finance, and cultivate WRI as a leader in the field. The Senior Associate will be expected to develop a strategy to deliver both national and international outcomes and potential funding, lead the Institute’s team in implementing the strategy, and work jointly with all relevant WRI programs on this effort.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Operational

 

*Lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Institute’s transport and climate change initiative.
* Direct the body of work across the Institute, coordinating preparation of the strategy and delivery plan and guiding its progress.
* Work with relevant WRI programs to perform joint activities, including EMBARQ, CEP, and the Institutions and Governance Program. The goal is to find synergies between the programs’ work, develop projects, and improve institutional understanding of transport-related climate change issues and develop joint project ideas.
* Manage relationships with external partners such as national and local governments, non-governmental organizations, corporations, academic institutions, major development banks, and multilateral and bilateral institutions.
* Coordinate with EMBARQ’s centers and other WRI staff in-country, as well as external partners and stakeholders, in preparing and implementing projects and other project-related matters dealing directly with disbursements, budget expenditures, selection of staff, etc.
* Lead the preparation of project budgets and monitor and report on revenue and expenses.
* Hire and manage a geographically dispersed and multicultural staff to implement the body of work. Supervise and mentor them for their personal development and career growth.

 

Subject Matter Expertise

 

  • Lead project planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation on the topics of transport-related climate change, including direct project support to EMBARQ centers, CEP projects, and other WRI programs.
  • Serve as an expert internally and externally on a broad range of areas related to transportation and climate change such as vehicle and fuel standards, mass transit etc…
  • Working with the GHG Protocol, co-lead the development of transport evaluation monitoring and reporting methodologies.
  • Undertake research activities using technical and professional journals and publications, the Internet, library databases, etc., to extract and summarize information.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to both internal and external audiences.
  • Author and review WRI publications of relevance to the issue.
  • Attend professional and academic meetings.
  • Provide content to online and conventional publications.

 

Fundraising and Donor Stewardship

 

  • Develop a short and long-term fundraising strategy to achieve identified outcomes.
  • Lead on proposal writing for strategic partnerships/potential donors to fund specific projects, in collaboration with other staff.
  • Lead on preparing reports to donors.
  • Manage donor relationships on all related proposals and projects.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Advanced degree in environmental sciences, environmental policy, civil and environmental engineering, environmental management, transport planning or economics. Doctorate degree in the field is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in sustainable transport with emphasis on environmental considerations, including climate change issues.
  • Experience developing and implementing a program’s strategic plan.
  • Proven fundraising or development success.
  • Excellent management skills, including project management, staff supervision, financing and budgeting.
  • Excellent quantitative skills, including data analysis and project evaluation.
  • Excellent organizational, administrative, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to work promptly, independently, and efficiently under pressure, and to meet tight deadlines with a minimum of supervision and with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent command of English (a strong knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or major Indian language is highly desirable).
  • Ability and aptitude to pursue several tasks in parallel and prioritize, handle tight deadlines, and expand the scope of work and responsibilities as needed.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with staff and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating the ability to respond and deal effectively with diverse situations using good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Willingness and ability to travel or participate in international meetings and work with diverse professionals and cultures.
  • Proactive attitude, a self-starter, and team player with a high degree of motivation, initiative, reliability, and willingness to help others meet WRI’s work objectives.
  • Understanding of, and preferably exposure to, developing country national transport policy issues and hands-on experience in developing and managing projects

 

Salary and Benefits:

 

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. WRI offers a comprehensive benefits package.

 

Location & Term:

 

Permanent, full-time position located in EMBARQ’s Washington, D.C. office.

 

How to Apply:

 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and links to your writing samples within your resume or cover letter via our online application system here.
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Chief Executive of Global Road Safety Partnership
Organization International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Posted March 5, 2012
Location Geneva
Job Information

Vacancy No: 2012-11-gva

Application Deadline: 25 March 2012

Place of assignment: Geneva

Organization unit: Global Road Safety Partnership

Duration of contract: 2 years. This is a limited-term post funded by the programme budget and is classified at Head of Department level.

Purpose of position: The Global Road Safety Partnership is a voluntary association of governments, businesses and civil society organisations, hosted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). GRSP is dedicated to the sustainable reduction of death and injury on the roads of low and middle income countries. It has a particular emphasis on low and middle income countries and is currently active working with over 30 countries. GRSP currently has 17 full time staff and another 18 part time staff on 5 continents, and a current annual budget of some US$ 7 million. GRSP has a role in advocacy at the global level, is the Reference Centre for road safety for the IFRC and the 187 Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies, is a source of knowledge and good practice in all aspects of road safety, and works to develop partnership organizations. GRSP has grown extremely rapidly over the last four years and has proven that the model of multi-sector partnership and good practice can work, and has also demonstrated the possibility to attract and retain a workforce that s multi-national and multi-cultural. It is now necessary to effectively manage this effort in order to achieve a global scale impact on a crisis that kills 1.3 million people every year and injures 50 million more.

Description of Duties: · The Chief Executive will assume overall responsibility for the development and direction of the programme. · The work of the GRSP Chief Executive will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: · Developing the strategic direction of the organization · Prepare and manage the annual business plan and and budget · Manage the GRSP staff worldwide (currently 17 full time and 18 part time staff on 5 continents) · Ensure the financial stability of the organisation by directing a successful marketing plan to increase funding · Manage the Hosting Arrangements with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red · Crescent Societies · Raise the profile of GRSP on the world stage · Manage the development of GRSP’s good practice and knowledge sharing activities · Recruit new members (of the GRSP working as consultants) · Promote the partnership approach (government, business, not for profit organizations) that is the hallmark of the GRSP approach · Prepare and implement strategies for the development of the programme, its staff and member relations · Expand the geographic cover of GSRP country activities · Build relationships with other international organizations in road safety · Oversee the reporting arrangements the countries in which GRSP are working · Implement a communications programme to ensure that key customers and stakeholders are fully informed · Ensure the proper training and development of GRSP staff · Ensure proper performance management of GRSP staff · Represent GRSP at selected international fora, international conferences and to the media · Report to the GRSP Executive Committee, GRSP Chairman and Vice Chairman on a regular basis · Undertake other relevant duties as agreed with the GSRP Executive Committee

Duties applicable to all staff: · Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat’s goals · Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles · Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education: · University degree in Road Safety · MBA or other relevant post graduate qualification would be preferred

Experience: · At least 10 years experience in road transport and road safety including experience on an international level with a strong preference for experience in low and middle income countries · At least 5 years experience working in or with a ministry of transport, road research institute, road management organisation, or road safety NGO in developing countries · At least 10 years experience in leading and managing international teams · Understanding of public/private sector goals and partnerships · Experience of people management in a highly diverse and globally distributed team · Experience in multi-sector organisation general management at senior levels would be preferred · International standing in the road safety field and knowledge of road safety research would be preferred

Skills: · Extensive knowledge of road safety management · Experience of organisational management, assessment and reporting · The credibility and presence to engage with senior level staff in all sectors of society · Presentation and public speaking skills – to international audiences · Analytical with excellent reporting and financial management abilities · Understanding of social and economic development issues · Able to work under significant pressure and across wide language and cultural interfaces · Able to work in different cultures and with diverse staff distributed across many countries/cultures

Languages: · Excellent speaking, reading and writing of English · Fluency in other official Federation languages (French, Spanish and/or Arabic) would be preferred

Competencies: · Professionalism · Building trust · Empowering others · National Societies relations · Teamwork · Communication · Innovation · Judgment – Decision-making · Managing performance · Building alliance · Influencing · Inspiration · Strategic orientation

Written Exercises And Interview: Applicants may be requested to complete written exercises and/or be interviewed

Apply Here: https://jobnet.ifrc.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=2804&vaclng=en
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Chicago Bus Rapid Transit Project Manager RFQ
Organization The Chicago Community Trust
Posted February 9, 2012
Location Washington, D.C.
Job Information

BACKGROUND

 

The City of Chicago is committed to developing bus rapid transit (BRT) as an accessible and efficient transportation choice for Chicago residents. The City of Chicago has three BRT projects under development: the Jeffrey Corridor on the south side, the Central Loop BRT and the Western-Ashland Corridor on the west side. The Rockefeller Foundation’s Transportation Initiative has funded a series of initiatives to advance the City’s effort to implement bus rapid transit. The Chicago Community Trust serves as the local coordinator of the BRT efforts supported by The Rockefeller Foundation. The Trust is seeking a qualified consultant for a one-year contract to serve as the BRT Project Manager. The full-time consultancy position will be housed at a city agency and the selected candidate will report to a BRT Steering Committee made up of city agencies and civic organizations.

 

RFQ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Interested candidates should submit electronic copies of the following items by February 22, 2012 to the attention of Brandon Thorne at the Chicago Community Trust via bthorne@cct.org

  • A cover letter summarizing the qualifications for the BRT Project Manager consulting position
  • A resume
  • Three references relevant to the work described in the RFQ

 

BRT PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The qualified candidate for this assignment would have the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Trust, the City personnel and the BRT Implementation Steering Committee to achieve the following objectives:

 

1. Assist CDOT and CTA with the day-to-day responsibility of coordinating the implementation of the three BRT demonstration projects;

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3. Provide regular briefings to stakeholders of the BRT projects to build knowledge and support for BRT.

4. Guide the development of a brand and messaging plan for bus rapid transit in Chicago within a timeframe that allows for its integration into the three demonstration projects, coordinating the resources of appropriate consultants and city resources;

5. Guide the public engagement process integrating the city and non-profit partners’ work to ensure that there is an effective outreach strategy. The work includes developing presentation materials and engaging in collaborative planning and shared leadership with a BRT public and private steering committee through regular meetings and consultation

6. Work with non-profit partners and pro-bono consultants to develop an operations strategy for the evolving system of bus rapid transit in Chicago.

7. Assist with long-range projects involving BRT as a key component of the City’s overall transit and transportation plan including development of reports, proposals, and communications with potential funders; 8. Assist the Chicago Community Trust with administration of grants and contracts made under this effort to make sure that grantees’ scope of work, outcomes and budget is clearly articulated; that their activities are reviewed periodically for compliance; that payments are processed appropriately; and that the results are documented;

9. Prepare progress and final reports as required by the Rockefeller Foundation

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Experience successfully managing complex projects involving multiple objectives and responsible parties in a public sector environment.

2. Ability to work independently and deliver quality work product timely and effectively.

3. Ability to work collaboratively with public agencies, non-profits, business and community leaders.

4. Strong writing and oral presentation skills

5. Knowledge of local government planning and development issues including transportation planning and operations.

6. Knowledge of Bus Rapid Transit is a plus.
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EMBARQ Brazil Fundraising Coordinator
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted October 12, 2011
Location Porto Alegre, Brazil
Job Information

Overview:

 

EMBARQ Brazil is looking for a full-time (37.5 hours/week), fundraising coordinator to research potential donors through various written, in-person, and online mediums; and develop the fundraising process and operations. The fundraising coordinator will focus on prospecting and cultivating new sustainable mobility and land use donors, as well as, supporting the management of current EMBARQ Brazil relationships. The goal is to maximize and leverage the sustainable transport philanthropy potential of EMBARQ Brazil’s portfolio in order to advance the organization’s most critical projects.

 

This position would report directly to the EMBARQ Brazil Director of Development and Strategic Relations, while working closely with the EMBARQ Brazil Center Director, and the EMBARQ Global Fundraising Director.

 

This position offers the opportunity to connect with sustainable mobility and urbanization advocates, experts, and key foundation, corporate, and government players from around the world.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Fundraising

 

  • Support the Director of Development to meet fundraising goals and maintain fundraising activities
  • Research and support activities for the top 20-25 relationships for EMBARQ Brazil that bring significant resources to the program’s priorities
  • Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with EMBARQ Brazil and EMBARQ Global and Center program staff colleagues to conceive collaborative work
  • Develop written proposals, white papers, case statements, concept notes, strategic plans, budgets, and the other related materials needed to deepen prospect engagement for securing a gift
  • Work in a fast-paced, results-oriented, change environment with complex and evolving relationships and priorities
  • Create, maintain, and update donor and funding prospect information
  • Participate in and assist with various fundraising efforts like events and donor meetings
  • Support EMBARQ Global Development Director on Brazil specific grant and donor proposals
  • Identify and build relationships with other fundraisers across EMBARQ network
  • Participate in monthly EMBARQ Brazil fundraising meetings, and quarterly Development Practice Area Network (DEV PAN) meetings and calls

 

Writing and Editing

 

  • Produce monthly development newsletter for internal audiences and a quarterly newsletter for donors
  • Collect articles, news items, and other relevant Web content information for fundraising efforts

 

Social Media Online Engagement

 

  • Help build fundraising capacity and networks on EMBARQ Brazil social media outlets

 

Operations

 

  • Gather EMBARQ Brazil’s fundraising activities, proposal amounts, and funding received on a monthly basis to share in a report with the EMBARQ Brazil and EMBARQ Global teams

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous professional experience and interest in fundraising (or related fields i.e. business development or sales) and non-profits
  • Documented success personally implementing complex, multi-year cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach leading to successful closure of significant gifts
  • Prior experience working with boards from corporations and foundations, and other executive or high-level, high-capacity volunteers
  • Passionate about securing financial resources to advance social and environmental change
  • Strong collegial interpersonal skills with an ability to diplomatically and effectively communicate in person, writing, and by phone.
  • Able to work independently and also within a complexly structured and evolving team
  • Collaborative problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities.
  • Team-oriented thinker and strategist able to effectively respond to complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing organizational constituencies
  • Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
  • Active in social networking communities, such as Facebook, Flickr and Twitter
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, start-up nonprofit environment
  • Enjoys working with a diverse group of talented individuals across the globe
  • Demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge of transportation, environment and urban planning
  • Fluent in English; familiarity with Spanish a plus
  • Sense of humor, enjoys learning, and can manage working on multiple and diverse projects simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and CRM systems
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

 

Salary and Benefits

 

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. WRI offers a comprehensive benefits package.

 

Location:

 

EMBARQ Brazil’s Porto Alegre office.

 

To Apply:

 
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Program Coordinator II
Organization EMBARQ – World Resources Institute
Posted November 8, 2011
Location Washington, D.C.
Job Information

Overview:

 

EMBARQ is looking for a Program Coordinator who will play an integral role in helping EMBARQ projects run smoothly by supporting project directors with administrative coordination and financial oversight. A key member of EMBARQ’s administrative team, this person will demonstrate leadership by problem solving, reinforcing administrative policies and procedures, conducting relevant financial analysis of projects and exercising judgment to ensure timely operations.

 

The EMBARQ global network catalyzes environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the network has grown to include five Centers for Sustainable Transport based in Mexico, Brazil, India, Turkey and the Andean Region, which are focused on implementing concrete changes to improve mobility in many of the world’s most important cities, in coordination with a Washington, D.C.-based team of distinguished experts. By focusing on transport, which affects everything from prosperity to pollution, EMBARQ seeks to generate significant social, environmental and economic benefits in the cities and communities where it works

 

The position reports to the Operations Manager. The Program Coordinator II position is based in Washington, D.C.

 

Responsibilities:

 

In conjunction with the Operations Manager, the Program Coordinator II is responsible for facilitating the management and timely operations of all EMBARQ projects. His/her main areas of responsibility are:

 

Financial Planning

 

  • Analyzes range of moderately complex variables to evaluate project financial performance
  • Creates more complex financial reports to reflect program budget and performance projections
  • Tracks program expenses and uses judgment to ensure their appropriateness versus grant agreements
  • Applies judgment in assessing project budget past performance and provides thoughtful insight in the preparation of realistic program budgets

 

Fundraising

 

  • Enters donor and grant related data into CRM
  • Drafts proposal outlines and non-standard proposal content and pro forma budgets
  • Prepares financial reports summarizing status of grant and donors
  • Develops processes to evaluate efforts, track project performance and donor participation
  • Writes reports containing financial and narrative data

 

Contracts Management:

 

  • Applies judgment in adapting samples to contract requirements to create valid contracts
  • Drafts contracts in accordance to specific instructions
  • Makes revisions to contracts as instructed
  • Writes reports containing financial and narrative data
  • Applies internal clerical procedures to route contracts to appropriate staff
  • Cross references contracts with vendor payments and other transactions to ensure compliance with terms of agreements
  • Evaluates program performance against contract requirements

 

Program Representation:

 

  • Consults with project directors about program activities and work plan objectives
  • Attends project related meetings and gives project overviews
  • Maintains up-date-filing system
  • Oversees program related information

 

Supervision/Leadership:

 

  • Liaises with internal staff and stakeholders to problem solve and generate solutions to systematic issues, where necessary.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of progress and asks for assistance as needed
  • Shows initiative in finding problem solving and more efficient and effective ways to complete tasks
  • Supervises intern on boarding and placement process

 

Communications/Outreach:

 

  • Is proficient with web-based filing systems, capable of designing complex, online filing structures and creating groups / lists functions using the systems
  • Updates and maintains staff list when appropriate
  • Coordinates outreach for Program projects
  • Oversees Rolodex system for Program and ensures that data entered is accurate and up-to-date

 

Responsibilities

 

  • High school diploma and 5-6 yrs of administrative experience OR Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree plus minimum of 1 year full time work experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient with MS Office works
  • Extensive experience with internet research

 

Skills and Abilities

 

  • Good with numbers and spreadsheets
  • Adept at problem solving
  • Analytical thinker that takes initiative
  • Willing to contribute to group project outcomes
  • Spanish, Portuguese, or Mandarin Chinese proficiency preferred

 

Salary and Benefits

 

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. WRI offers a comprehensive benefits package.

 

Location:

 

EMBARQ’s Washington, D.C. office.

 

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Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Latin America Research Intern
Organization EMBARQ- World Resources Institute
Posted 2011-05-23
Location Washington, D.C.
Job Information

EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Center for Sustainable Transport, is looking for a research intern. The EMBARQ Latin America Research Intern will work closely with EMBARQ’s Latin America Team and EMBARQ researchers on a variety of research and writing assignments, including the evolution of Sustainable Transportation Systems in Latin America. The intern will report to the Latin America Strategic Director. The EMBARQ global network catalyzes environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the network has grown to include five Centers for Sustainable Transport, located in Mexico, Brazil, India, Turkey and the Andean Region, that work together with local transport authorities to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible and attractive urban public spaces. The network employs more than 100 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering.
Salary Unpaid
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