[sustran] CAI-Asia - Vacancy Executive Director

chuizenga at adb.org chuizenga at adb.org
Wed Mar 7 11:20:07 JST 2007


Apologies for cross posting

Executive Director
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) Center

1.      BACKGROUND ON CAI-ASIA
In 2001, Asian Development Bank together with the World Bank and the US 
Agency for International Development /US-Asia Environmental Partnership 
established the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) as a 
multisector network promoting measures to improve air quality in the 
region. Since then, CAI-Asia has become the recognized knowledge manager 
and regional convener on urban air quality in Asia. By early 2007, a new 
CAI-Asia Center will be incorporated as a regional non-profit organization 
based in the Philippines to continue this work.
2.      POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Candidates for the position of Executive Director, CAI-Asia Center, are 
currently being sought. The incumbent will lead the establishment and 
start-up of the CAI-Asia Center, thereby contributing to the 
institutionalization of CAI-Asia?s role as the main regional convener and 
facilitator on air quality management in the Asia region. 
3.      REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The position of Executive Director reports to the Board of Trustees of the 
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) Center. 
The Executive Director will oversee the staff of the Center, which 
initially will be 8-10 persons but which can increase to 13-15 over the 
first six months of operations depending on the success of ongoing 
fundraising activities. 
The CAI-Asia Center actively coordinates with local CAI-Asia networks, 
which have been recognized by the CAI-Asia Partnership in People?s 
Republic of China (PRC), Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri 
Lanka and Viet Nam. In some cases, this involves financial support and 
supervision of consultants placed in the secretariats of such local 
networks.
 4.     IMMEDIATE RESPONSIBILITIES
a.      Organizational Development  
·       Formulate a vision to guide the medium-term development of the 
CAI-Asia Center 
·       Development and maintain  effective linkages with strategic AQM 
partners in Asia and in other regions of the world
·       Oversee the strengthening of existing CAI-Asia local networks in 
the People?s Republic of China (PRC), Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, 
Philippines,    Sri Lanka and Viet Nam
·       Establish linkages with potential CAI-Asia local networks in 
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Mongolia and Thailand
·       Maintain and strengthen relationship with the Clean Air Initiative 
for Sub-Saharan Africa and the Clean Air Initiative for Latin American 
Cities
·       Oversee the CAI-Asia Center?s functioning as the Secretariat of 
the CAI-Asia Partnership

b.      Management 

·       Represent the CAI-Asia Center in all contracts and agreements 
entered into for and in behalf of the Corporation
·       Conduct regular periodic financial planning and budgeting
·       Submit regular financial and programmatic reports to the Board of 
Trustees, private sector members and development agencies
·       Manage and  supervise staff of the CAI-Asia Center, including the 
implementation of staff development programs
·       Oversee the planning and implementation of activities undertaken 
by the CAI-Asia Center with respect to knowledge management, capacity 
building, networking, and policy development on air quality management 

c.      Fund raising 

·       Develop and implement a fund raising strategy for the CAI-Asia 
Center 
·       Oversee the development of project proposals for submission to 
development agencies, international NGOs and foundations

d.      Policy Advocacy

·       Formulate jointly with UNEP, and with the strategic partners of 
the CAI-Asia Center, a long-term vision on urban air quality management in 
Asia    in preparation of the second Governmental Meeting on urban air 
quality in Asia which the CAI-Asia Center is expected to organize together 
with    UNEP in 2008
·       Represent the CAI-Asia Center in workshops, seminars and 
conferences on air quality management
5.      CORE COMPETENCIES
a.              Technical Knowledge and Skills 
·       Communicates complex urban air quality issues in developing 
countries to a range of different stakeholders
·       Uses technical knowledge and skills to oversee staff work 
·       Uses technical knowledge and skills to identify new areas of focus 
and funding for the CAI-Asia Center 

b.              Achieving results 
·       Delivers agreed upon work programs
·       Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through
·       Finds ways to improve work processes and reduce overhead costs of 
the CAI-Asia Center
·       Recognizes strengths of team members and allows them to grow in 
their fields of expertise 

c.              Strategic Thinking
·       Identifies strategic partners to help overcome internal problems 
and finding alternative ways to complete work when necessary
·       Identifies future priorities in urban air quality management and 
rally potential partners around such future priorities

d.              Learning and knowledge sharing 
·       Provides practical support and encouragement for team members 
·       Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them 
·       Continuously finds new solutions to problems 
·       Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise
6.      EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An advanced university degree in an environment or development related 
discipline. 
7.      OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
·       At least 10 years of relevant experience in working on 
environmental issues in developing countries (including in Asia), 
preferably on urban air                 quality management
·       At least 3-5 years experience in a managerial position
·       Experience in fund raising evidenced by at least three established 
funding agreements
·       Practical experience in the formulation and implementation of 
development projects as evidenced by three successful project proposals 
·       Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
·       Able to work in multi-cultural and multi-skilled teams 
·       Able to inspire trust and confidence and to promote a strong 
culture of honesty, trust and openness 
·       International work experience working in several countries, 
preferably in Asia.

8.      IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Executive Director will be appointed by the Center?s Board of Trustees 
for an initial period of two years by early May 2007 and is expected to be 
in position no later than June 2007. 
The position is based at the CAI-Asia Center in Manila, Philippines and 
involves frequent travel.
The successful candidate will be offered an internationally competitive 
salary paid in US dollars which will be subject to tax by the Government 
of the Philippines. 
The initial term of appointment will be for two years.
Considering the funding for the position only applicants from Asian 
Development Bank member countries will be considered (see www.adb.org for 
an overview of ADB member countries).
For further information on the position please contact Cornie Huizenga, 
the Head of the CAI-Asia Secretariat, at chuizenga at adb.org.
Applicants should send their expression of interest electronically, 
quoting Ref. Application Executive Director on subject line and with an 
application letter and current cv to the email address chuizenga at adb.org 
no later than 27 March 2007, 5:00 pm, Manila time. All applicants should 
state the reasons for their interest in the position, relevant details of 
qualifications and experience, and contact details for three referees. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 
Gender and cultural diversity are core recruitment values, and women are 
actively encouraged to apply. 


Cornie Huizenga (Mr)
Head of Secretariat
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia)
Asian Development Bank
Tel (632) 632-5047
chuizenga at adb.org
www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia
www.adb.org
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