AidEnvironment - General Director

General Director JULY 2023

Letter from AidEnvironment Team AidEnvironment is a dynamic and influential not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a

resource management (IWRM), which involves striving for a holistic understanding of resources on a

sustainable future. Our mission is clear: to protect and restore ecosystems while improving livelihoods in

catchment level—where water is coming from, where it flows and the needs of communities around it.

agricultural and forest landscapes across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Through our work, we strive to

Our team uses tried and tested models that contribute to environmental sustainability, including water

achieve sector-wide transformation that leaves a lasting positive imprint on our planet.

harvesting, regreening, and regenerative agriculture. We take a positive approach to water, focusing on solutions that increase water access in ways that benefit an entire landscape and all its users.

At AidEnvironment, we are committed to producing actionable insights that will help drive real change.

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Landscape Management: Ecosystems thrive when managed holistically. We work with local

Our multidisciplinary team is organized around four key thematic areas:

communities, governments, and businesses to develop integrated landscape management strategies

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Deforestation-Free Supply Chains: As the global demand for commodities grows, we recognize the

that balance conservation objectives with sustainable development. By promoting responsible land

urgent need to protect forests and halt deforestation. By working closely with stakeholders across

use and harnessing the power of collaboration, we foster resilient landscapes that benefit both

supply chains, we develop strategies and tools to promote sustainable sourcing practices and

people and nature. We advise governments, non-profits and companies on efficient, effective, and

eliminate deforestation, paving the way for a more responsible and ethical business landscape. We

sustainable management of land and water resources. To ensure that solutions are apt to local

aim to curb deforestation by urging and assisting investors, companies, and civil society in their

needs and natural resources, our programs actively involve all stakeholders in designing solutions

decision-making on deforestation.

appropriate for local challenges. We are committed to working toward increased resilience of

Sustainable Sector Transformation: We firmly believe that a systemic shift is necessary to build

communities and ecosystems, and lasting improvement in the quality of the entire landscape.

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sustainable economies. Through our research, analysis, and strategic partnerships, we drive sector-wide transformation across industries, advocating for sustainable practices that promote

Apart from our commitment to creating a positive impact in these key issue areas, AidEnvironment is

environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic resilience. We provide structured and

committed to maintaining financial sustainability and caring for our global team in offices in Amsterdam

integrated approaches to understand commodity sectors and develop sustainable transformation

(the Netherlands), Jakarta (Indonesia) and Kampala (Uganda). We pursue the growth and well-being of our

strategies. We help clients identify and assess innovative solutions across a range of systemic

team with a talent development framework, and policies on anti-corruption and bribery, whistle-blowing,

challenges. We also support them in monitoring impact and implementing lessons learned for

sexual harassment, and a code of conduct.

continuous improvement of interventions.

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Water Management: Sustainable water management is critical to ensure the well-being of ecosystems

If you possess a deep commitment to sustainability, a track record of strategic leadership, and a

and communities. AidEnvironment actively engages in water-related projects, collaborating with

passion for catalysing transformative change, we invite you to embark on this extraordinary journey with

diverse stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for efficient water use, conservation, and

AidEnvironment. Together, we will forge a sustainable path towards a thriving future for our planet and all

equitable access. We deliver sustainable water management solutions that positively impact people,

its inhabitants. Join us in this vital mission and be at the forefront of driving transformative sector change.

businesses, and the environment. Our work emphasises the “integrated” aspect in integrated water

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About AidEnvironment AidEnvironment is a not-for-profit sustainability research, strategy and implementation organisation working to achieve transformative sector change.

We produce actionable insights and implement sustainable solutions to help protect and restore ecosystems and improve livelihoods in agricultural and forest landscapes across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We work on four thematic areas: landscape management, water management, sustainable sector transformation, and deforestation-free supply chains.

Our organisation’s core is a growing, ambitious, and content-driven team of professionals that need your support, strength, and ambitions in our drive to a more sustainable and fairer world.

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The Role ROLE

SALARY

General Director

100,000 – 105,000 euros

LOCATION Amsterdam

Job Summary AidEnvironment is looking for an inspired and ambitious new General Director, who can build on our past successes and strengthen the organisation’s capacity and growth.

They will be a leader with an international profile, strong interpersonal capacities and communication skills, and someone who shares our vision, mission, and core values.

The Amsterdam office, charismatically positioned looking over the canals, will be their base, and the future AidEnvironment General Director will regularly travel to the international offices in Uganda and Indonesia, and other programs’ countries (India and the Philippines for example).

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Responsibilities As General Director, you will be responsible for: •

Leading, managing, and developing a dynamic team of 50 professionals active in three offices with expansion ambitions, fostering an inclusive and respectful work culture.

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Leading AidEnvironment’s organisational strategy, exploring the best options for strengthening its positioning, branding and services.

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Actively representing the core values of AidEnvironment as its leader, both within and outside the organisation, ensuring diverse perspectives are included

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Maintaining and strengthening relationships with clients, key sector stakeholders and the organization’s Supervisory Board.

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Managing AidEnvironment’s budget and assuring the sound financial health of the organisation.

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Candidate profile As a General Director, you have: •

A high level of passion for AidEnvironment’s mission and objectives.

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Strong strategic capabilities. This role requires an ability to adapt to a dynamic future and determine which decisions need to be made several years from now, all in a diverse team setting.

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Experience in maintaining a financially sound not-for-profit organisation, promoting transparency and fairness.

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Strong acquisition skills with proven past success to support and strengthen pipeline development.

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Experience in leading, inspiring, and growing a team of internationally and culturally diverse professionals with a clear vision on staff development. You have a transparent and people-oriented management style with excellent listening abilities and cross-cultural competence.

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Commitment to lead by example in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Extensive expertise (> 10 yrs) in relevant thematic areas of AidEnvironment and the ability to mobilize a large new network, partners, and clients in these thematic areas.

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Substantial experience (> 5 yrs) in engaged leadership roles within NGOs, consultancies, large corporations, financial institutions, or governmental organisations.

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Experience of living and working (a placement of > 3 yrs) abroad, ideally in South-East Asia and/or East Africa. A willingness to travel is required.

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What do we offer?

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A unique and rewarding position within an inspiring team and international setting; this is your chance!

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Competitive salary and working conditions (travel expenses, pension contribution, development).

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Hybrid working possible with a healthy balance between office and home.

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Autonomy and responsibility.

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Leading a healthy organisation with ambition to grow over coming years.

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Working in a great team of culturally diverse, passionate, knowledgeable, and professional colleagues, while being supported by a committed Supervisory Board.

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Contributing to urgent global challenges of today’s world in very tangible ways.

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How to Apply All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply

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for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page,

At AidEnvironment, our commitment lies in fostering a diverse

complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover

and inclusive team that embraces a wide range of backgrounds,

letter as two different documents, which should be prepared before

perspectives, and skills. We firmly believe in providing equal

applying as they will be considered in the application process.

opportunities to all applicants, ensuring that each individual is evaluated based on merit and free from any form of discrimination.

The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and

We are dedicated to promoting inclusivity and rejecting any bias

explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and

or prejudice.

experience make you a good fit.

Understanding that research consistently demonstrates how women The document should be saved in PDF in the following format: Your

and minorities may hesitate to apply for opportunities when they feel

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they don’t fully meet all the requirements, we want to emphasize

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our genuine encouragement for women and minorities to apply for

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this opportunity, irrespective of any perceived gaps in meeting the outlined criteria.

TIMELINE Closing Date First stage interviews Final interviews

4th September 2023

We truly value the unique perspectives and experiences that

September, 2023

diversity brings, and we are actively working towards cultivating

Early October, 2023

an environment that thrives on inclusiveness. We wholeheartedly encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications and

SELECTION PROCESS

join us in our mission to create a meaningful and positive impact

All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after

in the world. Your distinct contributions are highly valued and

the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their

fundamental to our collective success.

safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

QUERIES EQUALITY STATEMENT

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process,

The General Director plays a crucial role in upholding and advancing

need additional information, or would like to have an informal

AidEnvironment’s organizational values. This entails fostering an

discussion, please email at aidenvironment@oxfordhr.com in

environment of open collaboration, transparency, and proactive

the first instance.

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