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Description
Duties:
Rare, a fast-growing international environmental conservation organization, seeks a Vice President to manage all internal operations.
Managing a small staff of five, the VP will: oversee the coordination among finance, program, communication, administration, and development as they plan and execute annual work plans and coordinate management of relationships with key partners, donors, and trustees; ensure sound and strategic financial management throughout the organization, ranging from grant and project management to organizational financial reporting -- budget compliance, cash flow (restricted vs. unrestricted), income statement, balance statement, gap analysis; develop and maintain the systems.
Rare needs to hire talented people, continuously improve their skills, and ensure their commitment to the organizations values and mission; lead the annual budgeting process by developing a clear understanding of institutional and programmatic costs, and managing a system for annual work planning and budgeting; ensure the organizational structure and staffing strategies support program evolution and effectiveness in the field; and oversee development and maintenance of a strategic information system.
Qualifications:
Candidates will be dynamic, hands-on professionals with proven problem solving, strategic planning and senior level management experience.
Rares VP Operations will be a leader for foundational systems and processes, as well as an internal change agent who continuously plans and manages institutional improvements.
The ideal candidate will be an emotionally intelligent team player who can balance strategic planning with hands-on implementation.
Masters degree, 7-10 years relevant experience; and at least 3 yrs in a senior management role within a growing, changing institution.
Application Instructions:
Send cover letter and resume to:
VP Operations Search, Rare,
1840 Wilson Blvd. Suite 204,
Arlington, VA, 22203
RARE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.