Test Requision - Arlington, United States - Conservation International

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and manage the CELB Food, Agriculture & Freshwater Program
  • Take the lead in creating and being responsible for the CELB Food, Agriculture & Freshwater Program, including budgets, revenue goals, and business strategies
  • Provide guidance on strategy matters and division-level goals to the CELB Management, Strategy and Account Teams, and offer expert input on global initiatives focusing on Food Security and Freshwater Security under the CI strategy
  • Deliver presentations to the CI Program Management Group, CI Board, and CELB Executive Council and Advisory Committee
  • Oversee a team of directors and managers within the CELB Food, Agriculture and Freshwater Program
  • Work closely with CELB corporate account leads to design and execute projects with major corporations, aiming for impactful commitments supporting CI priority outcomes
  • Mentor CI staff involved in initiatives under the program
  • Collaborate with various leads to develop and present fundraising materials to key stakeholders
  • Lead CELB's involvement in initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture, food security, and freshwater ecosystems
  • Contribute by writing articles and delivering presentations at conferences on business and the environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

CI Virginia office; frequent travel
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in arts and sciences, business, engineering, humanities, or related field
  • Five to ten years of senior-level experience in CSR within corporate, consulting, academic, government, or NGO sectors
  • In-depth knowledge of global perspectives on corporate social responsibility related to food, agriculture, and freshwater
  • Expertise in environmental and development issues on sustainable agriculture, food security, climate change, and freshwater ecosystems
  • Strong research and writing skills on CSR topics in business or academic contexts
  • Proficiency in developing ideas, synthesizing data, and presenting information effectively to corporate audiences
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing staff and projects
  • Experience in budget management
Preferred:
  • Advanced studies or professional experience in business, CSR, and environmental and social issues connected to food, agriculture, and freshwater

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