[sustran] Clinton Climate Initiative Employment Opportunities

[Eric Britton]

While, as I understand it, these posts involve all sectors of the
Clinton Climate Initiative and not just the transport component, I
thought that some of you might find the following of interest. And again
the website for the foundation is at http://www.clintonfoundation.org/.
Eric Britton
 <http://www.clintonfoundation.org/job-openings.htm#rtt> 
Clinton Climate Initiative: 
1. Position: City Coordinator, Buenos Aires 
Description: The City Coordinator (CC) works with the political and
administrative leadership to establish the highest priorities for
developing and implementing programs that reduce energy use, use cleaner
energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The CC agrees with
government on the specific role the Foundation can play in achieving
these priorities, and then ensures that the Foundation delivers to the
satisfaction of government. 
The CC manages the overall city program, including planning, budgeting,
managing relationships with the government and other key stakeholders,
implementation, monitoring and reporting, and expectation management.
The CC also determines when specialized expertise needs to be made
available within the city, and coordinates with the appropriate staff of
the Foundation worldwide to ensure delivery. As the ambassador of the
Foundation in a city, the CC ensures that all actions of the country
team are consistent with the Foundation's values, and continually
strives to strengthen the mutual respect between the Foundation and
government. 
Responsibilities include:
*	Taking ownership of the Foundation's agenda and successfully
executing it 
*	Building a small yet highly effective team on-the-ground to
pursue the various streams of work 
*	Establishing the appropriate processes and tools for planning,
budgeting, reporting, and monitoring progress 
*	Developing trust and strong relationships with all the key
stakeholders in government, at both ministerial and administrative
levels, as well as international agencies, NGOs, and donors 
*	Maintaining appropriate bi-directional communication and
information flow with HQ to ensure the Foundation's capabilities are
being fully leveraged on-the-ground 
*	Continuing to identify the most critical hurdles to taking
action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and refining priorities to
address these hurdles 
*	Maintaining and strengthening the reputation of the Foundation
as a highly capable organization, whose agenda is primarily to partner
with government and assist with its most pressing needs in climate
change mitigation
Pluses:
*	Fluency in Spanish and English is required
TO APPLY: Please e-mail letter of interest, resume, and names of three
references to: chaijobs at clintonfoundation.org. In the subject field of
the e-mail, please type only JOB CODE CITY COORD-BUENOS AIRES
2. Position: City Coordinator, Sao Paulo 
Description: 
The City Coordinator (CC) works with the political and administrative
leadership to establish the highest priorities for developing and
implementing programs that reduce energy use, use cleaner energy, and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The CC agrees with government on the
specific role the Foundation can play in achieving these priorities, and
then ensures that the Foundation delivers to the satisfaction of
government. 
The CC manages the overall city program, including planning, budgeting,
managing relationships with the government and other key stakeholders,
implementation, monitoring and reporting, and expectation management.
The CC also determines when specialized expertise needs to be made
available within the city, and coordinates with the appropriate staff of
the Foundation worldwide to ensure delivery. As the ambassador of the
Foundation in a city, the CC ensures that all actions of the country
team are consistent with the Foundation's values, and continually
strives to strengthen the mutual respect between the Foundation and
government. 
Responsibilities include:
*	Taking ownership of the Foundation's agenda and successfully
executing it 
*	Building a small yet highly effective team on-the-ground to
pursue the various streams of work 
*	Establishing the appropriate processes and tools for planning,
budgeting, reporting, and monitoring progress 
*	Developing trust and strong relationships with all the key
stakeholders in government, at both ministerial and administrative
levels, as well as international agencies, NGOs, and donors 
*	Maintaining appropriate bi-directional communication and
information flow with HQ to ensure the Foundation's capabilities are
being fully leveraged on-the-ground 
*	Continuing to identify the most critical hurdles to taking
action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and refining priorities to
address these hurdles 
*	Maintaining and strengthening the reputation of the Foundation
as a highly capable organization, whose agenda is primarily to partner
with government and assist with its most pressing needs in climate
change mitigation
Pluses:
. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required
TO APPLY: Please e-mail letter of interest, resume, and names of three
references to:
chaijobs at clintonfoundation.org. In the subject field of the e-mail,
please type only JOB CODE CITY COORD-SAO PAULO
 
3. Position: Chicago City Director 
Location: City Hall, Chicago 
Terms: Full-time, 12-month term, with 3 month probationary period
Email Contact: climateinfo at clintonfoundation.org 
The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) is a Clinton Foundation project
dedicated to making a difference in the fight against climate change in
practical and measurable ways, initiating programs that directly result
in substantial reductions in heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions. In
its first project, the CCI is assisting the Large Cities Climate
Leadership Group-an organization of the world's 40 largest cities-in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency,
using the same business-oriented approach that has made other Clinton
Foundation initiatives successful. Urban areas account for 75 percent of
the world's greenhouse gas emissions. 
Description: 
The William J. Clinton Foundation seeks qualified candidates to
coordinate CCI's program in the city of Chicago for a twelve-month
employment term. The term may be followed by a renewal option, based on
program results. 
Key Responsiblities:
*	Serve as the City's single Clinton Foundation point of contact
and provide timely support to Chicago initiatives within the scope of
the Initiative 
*	Liaise with City counterpart to identify mutual priorities and
develop corresponding program direction and objectives, consistent with
the City's Environmental Action Agenda and other relevant policy
documents 
*	Facilitate or participate in regular meetings to engage and
brief senior-level City officials and invited stakeholders on the
Clinton Climate Initiative activities in Chicago and member cities
worldwide, as appropriate
 
*	Coordinate within the Foundation to secure necessary
approval/buy-in on key policy decisions made with respect to Chicago
programming
 
*	Develop and report on metrics used to track and manage the
Foundation's Chicago-specific financial and programmatic performance.
 
*	Liaise with CCI programs in other cities around the world to
share and receive best practices information. 
Minimum Requirements: 
*	Candidates should have at least five years' professional
experience, preferably in the fields of public policy, administration or
planning or executive management. 
*	Budget administration experience and advanced degrees in those
fields are highly encouraged, and candidates with a blend of technical
and policy experience are strongly preferred. 
*	Experience in the areas of climate science, renewable energy,
energy efficiency, green building and/or finance is advantageous, though
not essential, as is knowledge of Chicago's municipal operations and
business climate.
Please send resume and cover letter to climateinfo at clintonfoundation.org
4. Position: New Orleans City Director 
Location: New Orleans
Terms: Full-time, 3 month probationary period
Email Contact: climateinfo at clintonfoundation.org 
Description: 
The William J. Clinton Foundation seeks qualified candidates to
coordinate CCI's program in the city of New Orleans. The City Director
(CD) works with the political and administrative leadership to establish
the highest priorities for developing and implementing programs that
reduce energy use, use cleaner energy, and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. The CD agrees with government on the specific role the
Foundation can play in achieving these priorities, and then ensures that
the Foundation delivers to the satisfaction of government.
The CD manages the overall city program, including planning, budgeting, 
managing relationships with the government and other key stakeholders,
implementation, monitoring and reporting, and expectation management.
The CD also determines when specialized expertise needs to be made
available within the city, and coordinates with the appropriate staff of
the Foundation worldwide to ensure delivery. As the ambassador of the
Foundation in a city, the CD ensures that all actions of the country
team are consistent with the Foundation's values, and continually
strives to strengthen the mutual respect between the Foundation and
government.
Responsibilities include:
As the senior representative of the Clinton Foundation in the country,
the CD is responsible for:
*	Taking ownership of the Foundation's agenda and successfully
executing it
*	Building a small yet highly effective team on-the-ground to
pursue the various streams of work Establishing the appropriate
processes and tools for planning, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring
progress
*	Developing trust and strong relationships with all the key
stakeholders in government, at both ministerial and administrative
levels, as well as international agencies, NGOs, and donors
*	Maintaining appropriate bi-directional communication and
information flow with HQ to ensure the Foundation's capabilities are
being fully leveraged on-the-ground. 
*	Continuing to identify the most critical hurdles to taking
action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and refining priorities to
address these hurdles.
*	Maintaining and strengthening the reputation of the Foundation
as a highly capable organization, whose agenda is primarily to partner
with government and assist with its most pressing needs in climate
change mitigation.
Minimum Requirements:
*	5 years experience in private or public center enterprise, with
increasing levels of responsibility and leadership 
*	Successful service in a leadership role, with full operational
and financial accountability for a program, region, or business. 
*	Ability to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones
at multiple levels in government.
*	Demonstrated ability working with organization leadership on
strategic, operational, and organizational issues, as a team player.
*	Experience in the areas of climate science, renewable energy,
energy efficiency, and green building is advantageous, though not
essential. 
Please send resume and cover letter to
climateinfo at clintonfoundation.org.
<mailto:climateinfo at clintonfoundation.org> 
 
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