General Manager We women foundation Chiang Mai
We women foundation We women foundation is looking for a General Manager, Thailand
The We women foundation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, promotes the education and well-being of unrecognized refugee women from Burma. The foundation targets women whose passions, goals and motivation implicate them as future leaders of Burma. We women provides a much needed service to women from Burma by offering them the opportunity to succeed in higher education. The long-term aim of the We women from Burma project is to assist unrecognized refugee women into obtaining higher positions within policy-making or influential organizations. This will allow them to empower women and their communities in their own terms, as policy-making positions are still often held by outsiders.
At an operational level the project consists of a preparation program for university, a grant program, a program for in-university students, an alumni program and a program to address and develop gender dialogue. Research for further development of the project is also part of the position.
Job description
For this position, We women is looking for someone who can strengthen and further develop the We women foundation. On a daily base this concerns overseeing the management of all operations, including program implementation, monitoring, reporting, finance and developing the professional capabilities of the staff. The Project Coordinator, the Fundraising & Communications Coordinator and the Office-Assistant will report directly to the General Manager.
Regarding the development of the foundation, strategic thinking is required. Strategic meetings should result in annual programs. Development of new projects will be done in close cooperation with the Director of the foundation.
Furthermore, engaging the target community is a core responsibility and the General Manager will act as public face of the organization. She must advocate herself as a spokesperson that both listens and communicates with relevant parties (i.e. donors, potential students and partner programs).
In the near future, a project in Burma will be developed and the General Manager will be the main developer and initiator of this project.
The General Manager will report directly to the Director of the foundation. The General Manager will report about the progress of the We women from Burma project in Board meetings.
You will work in a small, multicultural and dynamic team of paid staff and volunteers who are supporting the programs.
Competencies
The following competencies are required:
• The ability to respectfully manage people from different cultures
• Proven initiative and follow-through
• Academic thinking
• Work well under pressure. You need to be energetic, practical and positive.
• Proven management and leadership capabilities
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Being able to think strategically
• Interest in international politics regarding Burma
• Follow and understand the current (political) developments in Burma and be able to translate these developments in the programs of the We women from Burma project.
• Good understanding of budget planning and oversight
Qualifications
For this opening We women is looking for a woman who:
• Is fluent in oral and written English
• Has experience in working at a CBO or NGO on management level
• Has a relevant BA degree but preferably a MA degree
• Has experience in fund-raising
Understanding and knowledge of education and gender is a plus.
Period and location
The start date is June 1st. This date is flexible, depending on experience and circumstances of the most qualified candidate. Probation time two months. If you fit the profile of the organization, we would like to hire you for a longer period of time. Your placement will be in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Salary
You will earn a local salary.
Secondary benefits: (voluntary) participation in parts of the program (e.g. coaching, workshops and trainings). Lunch is provided during workdays. Housing opportunities may rise. A visa will be provided (necessary documents for applying are required).
Contact
Send your cover letter and CV to
info@wewomenfoundation.org
before April 16th 2012.
For practical information or questions, please contact We women at the above mentioned e-mail address. If you have more in-depth questions, please call Ursula Cats, Director, at 082-7620690 (after April 6th, because of research activities abroad).
The We women foundation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, promotes the education and well-being of unrecognized refugee women from Burma. The foundation targets women whose passions, goals and motivation implicate them as future leaders of Burma. We women provides a much needed service to women from Burma by offering them the opportunity to succeed in higher education. The long-term aim of the We women from Burma project is to assist unrecognized refugee women into obtaining higher positions within policy-making or influential organizations. This will allow them to empower women and their communities in their own terms, as policy-making positions are still often held by outsiders.
At an operational level the project consists of a preparation program for university, a grant program, a program for in-university students, an alumni program and a program to address and develop gender dialogue. Research for further development of the project is also part of the position.
Job description
For this position, We women is looking for someone who can strengthen and further develop the We women foundation. On a daily base this concerns overseeing the management of all operations, including program implementation, monitoring, reporting, finance and developing the professional capabilities of the staff. The Project Coordinator, the Fundraising & Communications Coordinator and the Office-Assistant will report directly to the General Manager.
Regarding the development of the foundation, strategic thinking is required. Strategic meetings should result in annual programs. Development of new projects will be done in close cooperation with the Director of the foundation.
Furthermore, engaging the target community is a core responsibility and the General Manager will act as public face of the organization. She must advocate herself as a spokesperson that both listens and communicates with relevant parties (i.e. donors, potential students and partner programs).
In the near future, a project in Burma will be developed and the General Manager will be the main developer and initiator of this project.
The General Manager will report directly to the Director of the foundation. The General Manager will report about the progress of the We women from Burma project in Board meetings.
You will work in a small, multicultural and dynamic team of paid staff and volunteers who are supporting the programs.
Competencies
The following competencies are required:
• The ability to respectfully manage people from different cultures
• Proven initiative and follow-through
• Academic thinking
• Work well under pressure. You need to be energetic, practical and positive.
• Proven management and leadership capabilities
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Being able to think strategically
• Interest in international politics regarding Burma
• Follow and understand the current (political) developments in Burma and be able to translate these developments in the programs of the We women from Burma project.
• Good understanding of budget planning and oversight
Qualifications
For this opening We women is looking for a woman who:
• Is fluent in oral and written English
• Has experience in working at a CBO or NGO on management level
• Has a relevant BA degree but preferably a MA degree
• Has experience in fund-raising
Understanding and knowledge of education and gender is a plus.
Period and location
The start date is June 1st. This date is flexible, depending on experience and circumstances of the most qualified candidate. Probation time two months. If you fit the profile of the organization, we would like to hire you for a longer period of time. Your placement will be in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Salary
You will earn a local salary.
Secondary benefits: (voluntary) participation in parts of the program (e.g. coaching, workshops and trainings). Lunch is provided during workdays. Housing opportunities may rise. A visa will be provided (necessary documents for applying are required).
Contact
Send your cover letter and CV to
info@wewomenfoundation.org
before April 16th 2012.
For practical information or questions, please contact We women at the above mentioned e-mail address. If you have more in-depth questions, please call Ursula Cats, Director, at 082-7620690 (after April 6th, because of research activities abroad).
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