Executive Director for VEGlobal

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago

Length of Position: open
Dates: anytime

Description: Founded in 2004, VE has formed an effective team of international and national volunteers that have turned their passion and idealism into concrete and positive impact in the lives of 1,000 children. As the organization seeks to solidify its services and model so as to expand its mission within Latin America, we are seeking a strong, energetic, creative, and motivated leader to fulfill the role of Executive Director. The chosen candidate will have the exciting and challenging task of strengthening VE services in Santiago, coordinating a global network of volunteers and supporters to garner resources, and finally taking the organization to new levels within Chile and beyond.

As Executive Director you will work with all levels of Chilean society from its poorest populations to its wealthiest members as you guide your team and contribute to a brighter future for children in need. Your work will require you to lead an extremely diverse team of full-time volunteers in English and Spanish, motivating them even after they leave to continue their support of the children of Chile.

The Executive Director (ED) is the highest non-volunteer office in VEGlobal and the organization's principle public and legal representative. The Board of Directors (Board) charges this role with the responsibility of assuring that the organization's activities are expressly dedicated to achieving VEGlobal's mission, goals, and priorities.

Day to day, the Executive Director is ultimately responsible for and delegates the organization's operations and responsibilities to staff and volunteers. The Executive Director's specific tasks focus on Board of Director relations, strategic planning, fund & resource development, and creation and maintenance of support networks and contacts within the Chilean and global communities.

Qualifications: Requirements

- University degree, preferably in a management, education or international field
- Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including public speaking
- Proven commitment to public service and at least two years organizational and project management experience
- Strategic Planning, fundraising, and development experience
- Budgeting/Resource management experience
- Extensive international experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to motivate and inspire others
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows, and use of the Internet
- 3-year commitment to VEGlobal

Additional Characteristics Sought In Preferred Candidate

- Advanced education in management and/or international development
- International Development Experience, particularly in Latin America
- Strong computer and Internet skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe, HTML, Web 2.0
- Experience living in Latin America, particularly Chile
- Educational background in Latin American issues particularly Chile
- Extensive volunteer experience (particularly management), especially international
- Experience working with children or overseeing programs serving children and the youth
- Grassroots and community building experience
- Conflict management

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: VEGlobal offers a competitive Chilean salary and international health insurance for this opportunity to lead an energetic and dynamic group of international volunteers.

Experience Required: yes

Please see qualifications.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Alumni Network

VEGlobal's Mission Statement: VEGlobal organizes a global network of volunteers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities in a universal effort to achieve equality of opportunity in Chile and bridge the social rifts that perpetuate poverty and child abuse.

Year Founded: 2004