This newly-created Director role serves as a tactical right hand and strategic thought partner to CLI’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – akin to a Chief of Staff role. The Director is responsible for shepherding the organization’s strategic planning process, delivering critical work related to CLI’s board and funders, and driving execution on a dynamic portfolio of the VP/COO’s work across cross-functional initiatives, new climate philanthropists, and key partners. This position is for a tenacious self-starter who enjoys spanning strategic to tactical work and possesses the personal characteristics to promote team integration while championing CLI’s values and culture. This role does not have any direct managerial responsibilities however is a highly visible partner to CLI’s Leadership Team, the Board, and Funders.
The Director’s responsibilities will encompass three primary areas: Facilitate Intentional Strategic Planning and Learning (Estimated 35%)
Drive Results for Key Meetings, Deliverables, and Processes (Estimated 35%)
Provide Increased Leverage to the VP/COO (Estimated 30%)
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Exceptional Communication – Communicates with impact (verbal and written); listens well and can easily learn to communicate in someone else’s “written voice”; proven track record of crafting clear and focused messages for high profile stakeholders
Strategic Thinking - Highly strategic thinker; data driven and analytical in approach to solving problems; serves as trusted advisor and brainstorming partner. Possesses acumen to learn CLI’s model to offer thoughtful ideas and insights
Drives Execution - Results-focused doer, ready to jump in to staff the VP/COO on a dynamic portfolio of work; naturally zeroes in on next steps; leverages keen people skills to work with internal/external teams to keep projects on track. Takes initiative on projects with a self-starter mentality and independent work ethic
Structured Systems and Process Mindset - Creates order out of chaos with attention to simple practices and processes allowing for transparency and collaboration. Builds systems to promote effectiveness and efficiency
Dealing with Ambiguity - Thrives in fast-paced, startup environments amongst conflicting priorities; able to navigate the gray areas; can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; when things are up in the air, approaches with optimism; can juggle many moving parts; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to act as an information funnel, filter, and facilitator with a variety of stakeholders
Coordinates time and resources effectively to accomplish objectives within allotted time
Serves as a thought partner; challenge ideas and offer a different perspective
Determines, prioritizes, and project manages cross-functionally
Provides critical and thoughtful analysis, recommendations, and options for high impact decisions
Enjoys big picture thinking, but not at the expense of the details
Prefers working behind the scenes to enable successful outcomes
Provides on the ground feedback that is independent, informed, and objective
Promotes team integration as well as cross-functional communication and collaboration; effectively resolves any conflicts with diplomacy
Education and Experience
12-15 years of professional experience in executive office or business management roles required
Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
Track record of cross-functional department and team management
Bachelor’s degree preferred
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