Vacancy Announcement

Executive Director

Application Deadline: 30^th September
2016

RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique
and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international
not‐for‐profit organization that specializes in capacity development for
community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic
networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment
organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research
and educational institutes throughout the Asia‐Pacific region and beyond. With
over 25 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity
development—involving research, analysis and synthesis; strategic
communication; training and learning networks; and piloting and
demonstrating—RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.

RECOFTC
is currently seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization. The successful applicant will be based at RECOFTC’s Bangkok headquarters.  The contract duration is for five years, including
probation, with a possibility of extension.

RECOFTC’S MISSION

Founded
in 1987, RECOFTC’ mission is to enhance capacities for stronger rights,
improved governance and fairer benefits for local people towards sustainable management
of forested landscapes in the Asia- Pacific region.

For more information, please visit www.recoftc.org

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director is the key
management leader of the Center and its most senior person, reporting directly
to the Board of Trustees.

The Executive Director provides
leadership, vision and inspiration and has overall strategic and operational
responsibility for RECOFTC programs, staff, and execution of its mission. S/he
leads the operation of four functional units within RECOFTC, which currently
are Capacity Development and Technical Services (CDTS), Corporate Services
(CS), Program Coordination and Operations (PROCO) and Strategic Communication
(StratCom), including marketing, fundraising and monitoring and evaluation.

The Executive Director is
RECOFTC’s legal representative as delegated by the Board of Trustees and
responsible for signing all deeds, contracts, agreements and other legal documents
which are necessary to ensure the operations of the Center.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director’s main tasks and
responsibilities include:

1. Board Governance: Work with the Board of Trustees in order to
fulfill RECOFTC’s mission.

• Work
  with the Board of Trustees to obtain the Board’s approval of RECOFTC
  organizational framework, policies, annual work plan, budget and auditor’s
  report;
• Seek the Board of Trustees’ 
  strategic direction and engagement with the current Strategic Plan
  2013-2018 and  upcoming Strategic
  Plan 2018-2023;
• Communicate
  effectively with the Board of Trustees and provide all information
  necessary for the Board to function properly and  make informed decisions;
• Work
  with the Board of Trustees on major operational issues and finalize strategic
  solutions to complex challenges.

2. Organization
Mission and Strategy: As Head and Chair of the RECOFTC Executive
Committee, work with the Committee members and staff to ensure that RECOFTC’s
mission is fulfilled through its programs.

·        
Responsible
for developing  and implementing the
Center’s  Strategic Plan and  Annual Work Plan to ensure that RECOFTC can
successfully fulfill its mission;

·        
Lead the Executive
Committee in developing and implementing a new Strategic Plan for 2018-2023;

• Responsible for overseeing all
  aspects of communication with the goal of creating and maintaining a
  strong brand;
• Liaise with key stakeholders
  and develop sound partnerships to ensure that the vision, mission and
  programs of RECOFTC remain relevant to the evolving needs of community
  forestry and devolved forest management in the Asia-Pacific Region.

3. Organization Financial Performance and
Viability: Mobilize and manage
financial and other resources sufficient to ensure RECOFTC’s financial sustainability.

·        
Responsible for submission to the Board of Trustees  annual budget proposals  and biannual financial statements which
accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization;

·        
Responsible for sound financial management and efficient  use of the Center’s resources;

·        
Mobilize
and develop new sources of support for RECOFTC’s current programs and long-term
sustainability, including expanding income generating and fundraising
activities.

4. Organization Operations: Ensure
RECOFTC functions systematically, effectively and efficiently.

• Provide overall leadership
  in managing RECOFTC’s  core units/divisions,
  and in enhancing and managing the Center’s human, financial and other
  resources;

·        
Ensure
that RECOFTC programs are delivered efficiently and effectively, and that
effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place;

·        
Cultivate
long term strategic partnerships and donor relationships  for stronger programmatic and financial
support;

• Responsible
  for the recruitment and retention of high quality, multi-cultural and
  multi-disciplinary staff;
• Responsible
  for signing all notes, agreements and other instruments made and entered
  into and on behalf of the Center.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The Executive Director of RECOFTC
will be a recognized scholar-practitioner with wide understanding of both the
theory and practice of community forestry, as well as significant management
experience. Selection criteria for the position include:

• A post
  graduate degree, preferably a PhD or equivalent, in a discipline relevant
  to community forestry, with demonstrated achievements in results-based
  management.
• Experience
  with policy development and the field practice of community forestry and
  devolved forest management in the Asia-Pacific Region.
• An
  established record of scholarly publications on both the conceptual
  development and the practice of community forestry and devolved forest
  management will be an advantage.
• Experience
  in leading a multicultural, international institution or program of
  strategic importance, including program design, implementation, management,
  evaluation and reporting.
• Excellent
  inter-personal and verbal/written communications skills in English. Skills
  in other regional languages will be an advantage.
• Ability
  to work and lead in a team, with demonstrated success in strengthening both
  human and financial resources.
• Well-developed
  skills and proven expertise in fundraising strategies, specifically, but
  not exclusively, from public agencies.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% of time
  within the region  and to other
  international destinations as needed. 

Interested
candidates are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter addressed to the
Chair of the Board of Trustees, indicating salary requirements and current
contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors, to [email protected]. Please quote
the position title in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed
candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation
package. However, offers shall be based on salary history, relevant experience
and qualifications of the selected candidate.

To learn more
about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org

Women
and candidates from the Asia-Pacific region are strongly encouraged to
apply.  RECOFTC is an
equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based
on merit.