Ashoka Leadership Group Member

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Position Title: Ashoka Leadership Group Member
Location: Arlington
Country: United States
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Ashoka is a global organization founded with the mission to create a world where everyone is a changemaker. Established in 1980, Ashoka has grown to operate in over 100 countries, employing a passionate and entrepreneurial team dedicated to fostering social entrepreneurship and innovation. The organization focuses on empowering individuals to contribute to societal change, ensuring that solutions to emerging problems are developed collaboratively and inclusively. Ashoka's Integrity Team plays a crucial role in balancing entrepreneurial risk-taking with operational risk management, aligning with the organization's vision of 'Everyone a Changemaker.'

Job Overview:
The Ashoka Leadership Group Member for Mutual Help security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security is a pivotal role aimed at championing innovative ideas and systems that leverage mutual security as a fundamental driver for the organization. The ideal candidate will be a creative and entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in global security operations, fundraising, and coalition-building. This position requires a strong commitment to Ashoka's vision and the ability to navigate complex, high-risk environments while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. The candidate will be responsible for developing and leading a purpose-driven team focused on disaster response and the protection of social entrepreneurs and changemakers worldwide, transforming global risks into opportunities for changemaking.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a purpose team as a field catalyst for Mutual Help Security, focusing on disaster response and the protection of social entrepreneurs and changemakers globally.
• Create a working model or concept that transforms global risks into opportunities for changemaking, collaborating with leaders in security, human rights, think tanks, and intergovernmental and corporate actors.
• Build a global community of strategic partners for the field, securing multiyear private funding and resource partners.
• Lead a global team and manage core components of the program, ensuring alignment with Ashoka's mission and vision.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and partners to enhance the program's impact and reach.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making necessary adjustments to strategies and operations.
• Represent Ashoka at various forums and events to promote the Mutual Help Security initiative and its objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in entrepreneurial and operational leadership within complex, high-risk, and volatile environments.
• Strong fundraising experience, particularly with private foundations, family funds, and corporations.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to lead through influence and innovative ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables in fast-paced, unstructured environments.
• Strong problem-solving, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• A track record of successful creative entrepreneurship, with experience in generating new ideas and executing them for system-changing impact.
• Proven effectiveness in developing strong partnerships and cross-sector coalitions in an entrepreneurial context.
• Openness and flexibility to think across various fields and geographies.
• Strong integrative skills to bring together diverse teams and resources for a common purpose.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess a relevant advanced degree in fields such as international relations, public policy, social entrepreneurship, or a related discipline. A strong academic background that supports the understanding of global security, human rights, and social innovation is essential.

Experience:
Candidates must have extensive experience, ideally over 15 years, in leadership roles that involve navigating complex and high-risk environments. Experience in global security operations, fundraising, and coalition-building is crucial, along with a demonstrated ability to manage teams and projects effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the regions of operation would be considered an asset, enhancing communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Arlington, Virginia. The salary for this role ranges from US$140,000 to US$144,500, plus a bonus. Ashoka is committed to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of creating an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected and valued.