Executive Director – PROCESS CLOSED

About The Job Regions4 is hiring an Executive Director to drive the organization towards the realization of its mission, providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership and management. This position is based on a consultancy contract , flexible hours of approximately 30 hours a week , and is home based . To apply: please send your CV and Cover Letter to: & no later than September 5, 2022 . Main Activities Finance and fundraising: Creates and oversees the annual budget; coordinates the work of the Treasurer for day-to-day management of finances and accounts; oversees timely compliance with annual membership fees; implements the fundraising strategy to establish a sustainable and diversified funding base; coordinates the Regions4 Business and Growth Taskforce to mobilize funding opportunities in cooperation with member regions; identifies and engages with prospective regions for inclusion in the network; builds and maintains strategic partnerships; coordinates the preparation and submission of quality funding concepts and proposals to donors; ensures quality and timely implementation of projects and donor reporting. Legal and Operations: Ensures correct day-to-day operations; follows up on administrative, legal, and statutory matters; maintains accurate financial records and audits; ensures adherence to policies and legal guidelines; updates Regions4 policies and operating procedures as required. Secretariat leadership and management: Provides leadership and effective management of the Secretariat, interns, and volunteers; coordinates annual work plans aligned to the strategy; oversees human resources, including hiring external services and staff induction; organizes regular team meetings. Governance: Supports the Secretary-General in governance leadership, strengthens partnerships, and represents the Regions4 community at UN fora and international events; assists in organizing Steering Committee meetings and the General Assembly; supports elections and relations with the Board of Chairs. Experience and Qualifications Experience as Executive Director or similar managerial position. Extensive experience in building partnerships and collaborating with a large network of partners. Sound financial management experience, including fundraising and managing donor-funded projects. Proven track record in strategy implementation and delivering operational results. Experience in managing an international team and working in multilingual environments. Experience in the field of subnational and local governments; working with the UN; and/or networks or coalitions is an asset. Knowledge and Abilities Degree in Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, International Cooperation, Political Sciences, or related field with interest in climate action, biodiversity, or sustainable development. Understanding of international institutions and donor programs; knowledge of the donor funding environment; awareness of current international sustainability issues and their impact on local and regional governments. Strong strategic and analytical skills; excellent organization and leadership abilities; ability to lead a small multinational team; excellent coordination and communication skills; diplomatic negotiation experience; fluency in English; Spanish and/or French is an asset. Conditions Contract-type: part-time consultancy (approximately 30 hours per week). Starting date: September 20, 2022. Remuneration: according to qualifications and experience. Duration: until 31 December 2023 with possible renewal upon available funding. Location: home-based. Application Send CV and cover letter via email to: and Application Deadline: 5 September 2022. Interviews will start as soon as possible. Read the full Terms of Reference for this position here. For more information regarding Regions4’s actions, read our Highlights document. #J-18808-Ljbffr