Posted Jun 12, 2017 5 views
A new Chief Executive Officer is sought to steer the organisation through its next decade. The successful candidate will be Karachi-based and demonstrate leadership qualities including:
- Philanthropic approach to empowering the rural communities of Pakistani to achieve development with dignity
- Cross-sector track record in engaging whole-of-project teams from sponsors/donors to equipment supply chain to rural community members
- Entrepreneurship and innovation in achieving social change and livelihood enhancement
- Track record of leadership positions of organisations in the social sector, public sector and/or private/commercial sectors
- Networks and connections in Pakistan including government, donor, NGO and charity sectors
- Alignment of career values with IET’s values of ‘development with dignity’ and empowerment of the rural communities of Sindh/Pakistan
Desirable qualifications include:
- Extensive connections throughout Pakistan including government, donor, NGO and charity sectors
- Karachi based candidates preferred as the CEO will be required to manage the Karachi office and team, and visit regional offices and projects in Sindh
The successful candidate must have a willingness and capability to take responsibility for the financial sustainability as well as operational success of the organisation. The existing board of trustees and team of staff in the head office and field stations will be available to support the successful candidate take this dynamic organisation through its next decade. The outgoing CEO will be available as a consultant for at least 6 month training phase for the new CEO, and as a board member beyond that.
The post could suit a philanthropist seeking their next challenge, or a successful business person returning to Pakistan wishing to raise standards of living for the country. Remuneration will be proportional to fundraising initiatives achieved by the team headed by the new CEO. A willingness to take responsibiltiy for the financial structure and operation of the whole organisation is an important criteria for this post.
Application deadeline : 1st July 2017
Please submit your detailed resume, cover letter and references with your application.
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Indus Earth Trust
Indus Earth Trust (IET) is Pakistan based, not-for-profit organization working in the area of sustainable development. Established in 2000 in Karachi to aid neglected coastal communities in Pakistan, IET realized the impossibility of pin-pointing a single issue hindering development. IET’s approach to planned interventions has thus been of Integrated Development. Our projects target the main underlying issues affecting these communities under the six program areas of: Livelihood Employment and Enterprise Development Program Livelihood Support Infrastructure Water and Community Physical Infrastructure Energy Access for rural communities Indigenous Housing Systems Food Security Drought Mitigation and Adaptation Tackling these program areas simultaneously uplifts and benefits communities in a holistic manner. It is our belief that this methodology results in long lasting and sustainable change. IET works mainly in 6 districts in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan, mainly along the coast covering approximately 900 kilometers covering 13 Union Councils and approximately 392 villages. IET has recently expanded its work to include urban “katchi abadis” in Karachi. IET’s motto is "Developmemt with Dignity" IET is not a charity indeed it believes firmly in sustainable development that enhances the lives of future generations in the Rural Areas of Sindh and Baluchistan, Pakistan. All programmes are encompassed within an umbrella of Environmental sustainability and issues pertaining to the rapid changes in climate that is affecting daily lives. IET has been a partner of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund for the past 14 years. Its main donor being the World Bank. It has recently received a grant to provide potable and agricultural water from Coca Cola. IETs trustees are: Salim Raza (ex governor of the State Bank of Pakistan), Nadim Shafiqullah (businessman and industrialist. Retired), Dr. Nasir Afghan (head of Development Department in the IBA), Afia Salam ( environmental journalist), Tazeen Husain (head of commination dept at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture), Faisal Kapadia ( CEO Mind Map. Digital media), Zainab Kokar (architect), Sadaffe Ahmed( ex CEO of Kasmi Micro Credit Foundation), Feroze Deane (Industrailist. Retired.) Abbas Bilgrami (Energy specialist). IET’s head office is in Karachi, Pakistan and has field offices and a training centre in regional Sindh within 2 hours drive of Karachi.
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