Message-ID: <4705324.1075852835539.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 16:15:25 -0700 (PDT) From: career.management.center@anderson.ucla.edu To: alumnijobs@anderson.ucla.edu Subject: Two Career Opportunities with Ashoka in Arlington, VA. Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Career Management Center X-To: Anderson Alumni Jobs List X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \KRUSCIT (Non-Privileged)\Deleted Items X-Origin: Ruscitti-K X-FileName: KRUSCIT (Non-Privileged).pst Dear Alumni, Please see opportunities below for a Regional Strategic Team Leader and a Director, Small Producers Initiative with Ashoka Innovators for the Public in Arlington, VA. Interested candidates should contact Judy Stevenson, HR Coordinator. Contact information is listed following each job description. Thank you. -------------------------------------- Industry: Nonprofit/International Development & Social Entrepreneurship Function: General Management & Strategic Planning Employer: Ashoka Innovators for the Public Job Title: Regional Strategic Team Leader Job Location: Arlington, VA (Washington D.C. area) Organization Description Ashoka Innovators for the Public is a global, non-profit organization that identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) around the world. Ashoka currently operates in over 40 countries in Asia, Africa, Central Europe, Latin America and North America. Social entrepreneurs are practical visionaries who initiate far-reaching social change in such fields as the environment, education, health, human rights, civic participation, and economic development. Website: www.ashoka.org Job Description Ashoka's Venture/Integration department is currently seeking Regional Strategic Team Leaders for four regions: Asia, Europe, North America and the Southern Cone. The Team Leaders will analyze, organize, manage, and implement Ashoka programs in the region. They will channel the creative abilities of Ashoka's regional and program staff and of the Ashoka Fellows to strengthen social entrepreneurship and the citizen sector in the region. The Team Leaders will develop and implement an outreach strategy that will build bridges from Ashoka and the citizen sector to other key segments of society, most importantly business entrepreneurs, but also including the media, the philanthropic community, academia, and government. Qualifications ? Enthusiasm for building the profession of social entrepreneurship ? Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities ? Proven leadership skills ? A track record of innovation and entrepreneurship ? Thorough regional knowledge and grasp of issues and challenges facing the region ? Direct international and/or cross-cultural experience ? Excellent oral and written communication skills ? Proficiency in relevant languages for the region will be a plus Compensation Competitive compensation package includes base salary, performance bonus, and complete benefits. To Apply Send cover letter, resume, and three references to: Judy Stevenson (MNC-701) HR Coordinator 1700 North Moore St., Suite 2000 Arlington, VA 22209 U.S.A. Fax: 703-527-8383 Email: jobs@ashoka.org This job listing was forwarded under the auspices of The MBA-Nonprofit Connection -------------------------------- Industry: Nonprofit/ International Development & Social Entrepreneurship Function: General Management Employer: Ashoka Innovators for the Public Job Title: Director, Small Producers Initiative Job Location: Arlington, VA (Washington D.C. area) Organization Description Ashoka Innovators for the Public is a global, non-profit organization that identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) around the world. Ashoka currently operates in over 40 countries in Asia, Africa, Central Europe, Latin America and North America. Social entrepreneurs are practical visionaries who initiate far-reaching social change in such fields as the environment, education, health, human rights, civic participation, and economic development. Website: www.ashoka.org Job Description Ashoka is seeking an exceptional individual who will "seed" and spread the most effective innovations in the areas of micro-enterprise, micro-credit, self-employment and income generation around the world. Working with a global network of on-the-ground practitioners in over 40 countries, the Director of the Small Producers Initiative will face the challenge of distilling the crosscutting principles that emerge from the work of Ashoka Fellows and other leaders in the field. These will be disseminated across sectors to initiate, support, or influence programs and policies so as to accelerate positive change in the area of economic development. Furthermore, much like a venture capitalist, the Director will selectively work with Ashoka Fellows to "take to scale" those Fellow's initial innovations with great promise which need additional support in order to realize their potential. Qualifications ? Excellent oral and written communication skills ? Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities ? Demonstrated ability for sustained intellectual inquiry ? Proven leadership skills and creativity ? A team orientation and strong interpersonal skills ? Enthusiasm for building the profession of social entrepreneurship ? Direct international and/or cross-cultural experience ? Proficiency in several languages a plus Compensation Competitive compensation package includes base salary, performance bonus, and complete benefits. To Apply Send cover letter, resume, and three references to: Judy Stevenson (MNC-702) HR Coordinator 1700 North Moore St., Suite 2000 Arlington, VA 22209 U.S.A. Fax: 703-527-8383 Email: jobs@ashoka.org This job listing was forwarded under the auspices of The MBA-Nonprofit Connection _________________________________________________ MBA Career Management Center The Anderson School at UCLA Entrepreneurs Hall, C201 Phone: (310) 825-3325 Email: career.management.center@anderson.ucla.edu Web: http://www.anderson.ucla.edu