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OPEN POSITIONS

Chief Program Officer (Washington, DC)

Senior Manager, Apparel and Textiles (Washington, DC)

Senior Business Development Manager, Europe (London)

Director of Finance and Operations (Washington, DC)

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CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

Position Location:

Washington, DC

Position Overview:

The Chief Program Officer works closely with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) including GoodWeave Country Directors in Afghanistan, India and Nepal to manage and support the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all country operations and program activities, including:

• Lead the design, development and effective management of GoodWeave’s program team and the GoodWeave Certification Division
• Identify, engage, and steward donors in support of GoodWeave’s programs; prepare reports and presentations for internal and external events;
• Take a leadership role in GoodWeave’s strategic planning, annual planning and budgeting processes;
• Cultivate and mentor program staff in DC and in country offices to support their professional growth and commitment to GoodWeave’s work; foster a culture of accountability and quality in all aspects of program work;
• Advise Country Directors and Director of Certification on management issues including personnel, fundraising, operations, program strategy, policy development and committee operations;
• Engage the Business Development team on opportunities for market development and promotion;
• Work closely with the Communications and Impact team to ensure that the learning from the monitoring and evaluation program is fed back into program design and implementation;
• Ensure that new sector work  integrates with and leverages GoodWeave’s existing country programs;
• Serve as an external representative at conferences and events, company meetings and interactions with  civil society stakeholders to build knowledge of the program and GoodWeave’s work.

In addition to these duties, the Chief Program Officer may serve as a liaison between the CEO and other entities within the GoodWeave network on programmatic, administrative and/or governance issues. This position reports directly to the CEO.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for GoodWeave’s mission, with a commitment to market-based approaches for achieving social goals.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive responsibility in a management role, preferably.
• Experience leading successful programs through strategy, design, implementation and evaluation;
• Proven track record in donor cultivation and proposal development, preferably in issues of social justice;
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, writing and public speaking skills.
• Initiative and independence, combined with the ability to work well in a team and manage and mentor other staff.
• Strong team-based orientation, with experience working with international teams;
• Ability and willingness to travel in South Asia.
• Experience with issues of child labor, sustainable production, socially responsible business, and knowledge of the South Asian region a plus.

Candidate must thrive in an autonomous, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. GoodWeave’s nonprofit-business hybrid model requires business-oriented staff, committed to changing the way business is being done.

Conditions of Employment:

GoodWeave is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Employment is contingent on the results of a background investigation and positive references.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience. GoodWeave also offers a generous benefits package.

To Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter, explaining why your skills and experience are suitable for this position, by July 7, 2017 to:

Deputy Director

GoodWeave International

Personnel@GoodWeave.org

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SENIOR MANAGER, APPAREL AND TEXTILES

Position Location:

Washington, DC

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager is part of the unit in GoodWeave’s international secretariat that leads overall program strategy together with the three country teams in India, Nepal and Afghanistan.  This position will lead GoodWeave’s expansion into apparel and home textiles supply chains to tackle modern slavery issues in these industries.  The portfolio includes overseeing implementation of multi-year pilot initiatives currently in progress in northern India. The Senior Manager reports to the Deputy Director of GoodWeave International, who heads the program unit. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with regular travel to South Asia.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, well-organized, adept at building relationships inside and outside the organization, and with a track record in developing international programs and raising funds for them.  S/he will possess a commitment to GoodWeave’s values and work ethic and ideally have experience working in issues of social justice and responsible supply chains.

Specific Duties Include:

• Lead GoodWeave’s apparel and home textiles portfolio, including project management, meeting deliverables and budgetary execution; preparation of donor updates and reports as per contractual commitments and managing relationships with donors;
• Coordinate with the Country Director and country-level key staff to develop and agree on work plans and budgets, maintain continuous communication during implementation and oversee timely delivery and reporting; recruit and supervise technical consultants when necessary;
• Lead new program and proposal development in the assigned work areas;
• Engage the Communications & Impact team to ensure that learnings from the apparel/textile work are integrated back into GoodWeave’s wider programming;
• Participate in external fora and events, company meetings and interactions with civil society and industry stakeholders to build knowledge of the program and GoodWeave’s work;
• Contribute to GoodWeave’s annual planning and budgeting process and to the learning program; prepare reports and presentations for internal and external events;
• Cultivate and mentor Country program staff to support their professional growth and commitment to GoodWeave’s work; foster a culture of accountability and quality in all aspects of program work.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least seven years of progressive responsibility in a program management role, preferably in a socially responsible business environment;
• Experience leading successful program, through strategy, design, implementation and evaluation;
• Proven track record in donor cultivation and proposal development, preferably in issues of social justice;
• Strong team-based orientation, with experience working with international teams;
• Understanding of project management tools, including theory of change and results framework;
• Understanding of GoodWeave’s mission and socially driven business model;
• Capacity to express ideas clearly in writing, excellent interpersonal, presentational and organizational skills;
• Native level English language; other language ability an asset;
• Ability and willingness to travel about a quarter of the time in South Asia;
• Experience with issues of child labor, sustainable production, socially responsible business, apparel or textiles, and knowledge of the South Asian region a plus.

Conditions of Employment:

GoodWeave is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Employment is contingent on the results of a background investigation and positive references.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience. GoodWeave also offers a generous benefits package.

To Apply

please email resume and cover letter, explaining why your skills and experience are suitable for this position, by July 7, 2017 to:

Deputy Director
GoodWeave International
E-mail: Personnel@GoodWeave.org

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SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, EUROPE

Position Location:

London

Position Overview:

As GoodWeave enters an exciting phase of growth and expansion, this newly created position will play a pivotal role in helping the organisation make the most of new opportunities across Europe. Working in concert with GoodWeave International’s international secretariat, the Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) will expand consumer and trade awareness of GoodWeave’s product certification and sign new European companies into the programme.

Working initially from a home office, the SBDM will design, develop and deliver a comprehensive strategic and tactical plan for business development, income generation and awareness-raising of GoodWeave’s market-driven approach within the EU. Key to the SBDM’s success will be building relationships with key brands – importers/wholesalers and retailers – by making the business case for ensuring child-labour-free supply chains. With creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, the SBDM will document and share how companies can leverage GoodWeave participation as a tool to build brand loyalty, reach new customers, and increase sales.

This position will manage the current importer base that distributes GoodWeave certified rugs in Europe and develop new account relationships. Importer accounts include branded companies that design and import rugs from India, Nepal and Afghanistan. Retail accounts include individual stores and showrooms that sell imported rugs.

This position will strengthen existing relationships and increase industry participation in GoodWeave’s expansion programmes within the apparel, home textile and fashion jewelry sectors. It will have the support of the existing business development consultant, based in UK.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and successfully execute a strategy to increase the market share of GoodWeave-certified rugs within Europe.
• Cultivate strong, productive relationships with importers and retailers that lead to growth with existing GoodWeave licensees and new licensing relationships.
• Coordinate with the business development consultant and Director of Communications & Impact to support licensed companies with their communications relating to GoodWeave.
• Represent GoodWeave at trade shows and industry events to educate the industry on labour issues and the organisation’s unique approach to achieving social justice through ethical business practices.
• Keep Director, International Business Development informed on trends and client feedback and submit reports for internal and external information on market development in Europe.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of sales or marketing experience in consumer products.
• Understanding of the business value of socially responsible supply chains, preferably with knowledge of international labour rights norms and approaches to measuring corporate compliance.
• Demonstrated success as a Sales or Brand Manager, preferably in a textile-related industry.
• Exemplary writing, business planning, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to “close the deal.”
• Degree/diploma in business studies or related.
• Willingness to undertake international travel, within and outside Europe.
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and possess a commitment to GoodWeave’s values and work ethic.
• Native level spoken and written English and high proficiency in German desired.

Conditions of Employment:

GoodWeave International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent on the results of a background investigation and positive references.

Compensation and benefits:

This is a full-time position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. GoodWeave International offers a generous benefits package.

To Apply:

please email your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your skills and experience are suitable to: Personnel@GoodWeave.org. No phone calls please.

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finance

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

 

Position Location:

Washington, DC

Position Overview:

GoodWeave seeks a Director of Finance and Operations with strong nonprofit and government financial reporting skills to join its team. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Finance and Operations will manage a $3+ million budget from a diversified funding base of individual, business, foundation and government sources, and lead the finance and operations of GoodWeave International. The position manages and implements all day-to-day finance and audit process, including the oversight of an outsourced accounting team; leads annual budget and multi-year forecast development; conducts strategic financial analysis; and coordinates the human resource function including benefits administration and policy development; and reporting. In addition, the Director of Finance and Operations provides support and direction to overseas country offices in India, Nepal and Afghanistan.

The Director of Finance and Operations will balance strategy and implementation playing a critical role on the senior leadership team as GoodWeave continues to expand its market driven model into new sectors and countries. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

Responsibilities:

Finance

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal functions and performance to ensure that the financial resources of GoodWeave are optimally managed to achieve programmatic success.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to senior management and GoodWeave’s board of directors clearly communicating financial and organizational trends to nonfinancial managers.
• Manage outsourced accounting firm who provides general ledger, payroll processing and month end close support.
• Perform in-house routine accounting activities including expense approvals and coding, wire transfers, and cash receipts processing.
• Collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, including government reporting, and provide all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Provide the CEO and project managers grant budgets and reporting that are in compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes interpreting funder rules and regulations and disseminating information to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor budget and expense trends; recommend and implement corrective actions as required.
• Manage quarterly billing for GoodWeave’s 140+ importer licensees globally and monitor associated accounts payable/receivable.
• Evaluate all grant awards and review all terms and conditions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and Federal guidelines and ensure grant funds are utilized as per donor requirements.
• Prepare and/or review budgets and other financial deliverables, reports and invoices for submission to governmental and other donors.
• Preparation and/or negotiation of the indirect cost rate and submittal.
• Lead the annual audit process liaising with external auditors, out-sourced accountants and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess and implement any changes to internal controls identified during process.
• Oversee the preparation and timely distribution of the GoodWeave’s annual budget and long-term forecasts in accordance with strategic objectives and financial realities.
• Support local level budgeting by India, Nepal and Afghanistan offices and develop capacity through training, materials provision, and general guidance.

Operations

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts and records.
• Manage the information technology requirements of the office, serving as the liaison with an outside IT consultant and tracking equipment and software inventory and purchases.
• Oversee Program Assistant to facilitate procurement, maintenance and inventory of offices supplies and equipment.
• Ensure timely filing of corporate, and foreign entity registrations, reports, and payments.
• Coordinate legal functions across the organization, including governance, contracts, and mitigation of liability.
• Establish policies and procedures to ensure internal control and organizational consistency.

Human Resources

• Implement full cycle staffing and recruitment. Ensure that new staff members receive appropriate training and orientation. Develop and refine organization wide orientation resources.
• Oversee the selection and evaluation programs for personnel, identify and resolve staff deficiencies. Provide training and guidance to all managers regarding basic hiring practices, the performance evaluation process, retention, employee counseling, labor law, and corrective action steps up to and including termination.
• Coach employees and managers; facilitate the resolution of interpersonal and communications issues.
• Research, develop, interpret and administer human resources policies and procedures; help oversee and provide counsel and assistance regarding employee relations and organizational matters, workers’ compensation, organizational structures, and classification and compensation plans.
• Oversee benefits administration.

Qualifications:

The position requires an experienced financial professional capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-growth organizational environment. The individual must be have an exceptional grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines and be highly skilled at creating structure and definition in situations that are occasionally uncertain or ambiguous. Candidates are required to provide high level strategic analysis of financial results while also implementing day to day activities. The individual must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be able to work effectively across organizational and functional boundaries. The successful candidate will also adapt quickly to change and will champion the advancement of financial planning tools, systems, and controls that enhance management decision-making and productivity.

Additional Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ progressive experience implementing and directing the activities of a nonprofit accounting department or other financial environment.
• Knowledge of government procurement and contracting regulations as well as Federal funding systems, policies and procedures including Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, and General Accounting Office.
• Knowledge of government grant requirements including OMB Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133 and their respective impacts on nonprofit financial and operation management.
• Working knowledge of accounting for overhead and indirect cost rate negotiation.
• Familiarity with risk management concepts including risk assessments, sub-recipient granting and monitoring and internal controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, including the ability to communicate financial and compliance concepts to non-financial colleagues.
• Detail oriented and analytic with a demonstrated focus on accuracy. .Experience managing outsourced accountants to maximize effectiveness, accuracy and productivity.
• High comfort level with accounting software. Experience with Intacct preferred.
• High proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on coursework of a quantitative nature, preferably Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related fields.

Conditions of Employment:

GoodWeave is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Employment is contingent on the results of a background investigation and positive references.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to kcox@evolvepartnersllc.com or for more information please contact Kevin Cox on 703-567-4741.

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