Chief Operating Officer

Organization:

Landesa

Location:

United States (Seattle, WA)

Website:

http://www.landesa.org/

Contact Information:

Jill Lindmeier

Phone:

206-441-4144

Email:

info@waldronhr.com

Apply online:

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Description:

Landesa, formerly Rural Development Institute (RDI), works to secure land rights for the world's poorest people. Having worked to help secure land rights for more than 100 million families in more than 40 countries, Landesa partners with developing countries to design and implement laws, policies, and programs concerning land that provide opportunity, further economic growth, and promote social justice.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will ensure organizational performance, against both the annual budget and long term strategy, in the following areas: finance and accounting, information technology, legal, human resources, and global support services. Overseeing an operating budget of $10 million, the COO will manage three direct reports, including the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Information Technology and Systems (ITS) Director, and the Global Human Resources (HR) Director. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COO will be a key strategist on the Leadership Team, ensuring global organizational infrastructure to accommodate continued growth and geographic expansion.

The successful candidate will be passionate and driven by Landesa's mission and core values of respect, collaboration, impact, dedication and learning. This team player will have senior-level management experience in accounting, finance, and operations with an understanding of international non-profit business models. With the ability to think strategically and creatively, this visionary will need experience identifying problems and implementing solutions. He/ She will be a big picture thinker while remaining organized and calm when under pressure. As a spokesperson for international operations, this individual will show sensitivity and the ability to establish respect, credibility and trust in multi-cultural settings.

Qualification:

The candidate should have a minimum of 15 years related work experience in relevant positions of increasing scope and responsibility. Proven experience working for an international organization in a similar capacity is highly desired. International development work, with international field office experience a plus. A Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field is required. An advanced degree in business, finance or a related field is preferred.

For immediate consideration, please email a cover letter and resume to info@waldronhr.com by 6/27/11. For more information, please contact Tom Waldron or Jill Lindmeier at 206.441.4144.

For more information please see our position specification: HTTP://WWW.WALDRONHR.COM/IMAGES/FILES/LANDESA_COO.PDF