Local hire. No expat benefits. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
REPORTS TO: Regional Director Latin America
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Country Staff up to 18. • Country Budgeting and Execution (USD 2,112,000 for 2013)
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE & SENIOR TEAM WORKING
• Where delegated to do so, by the Regional Director of Latin America, to join international Management teams. The purpose of these management teams is to ensure the effective implementation of global strategies; in essence, playing a critical role in constantly improving the effectiveness of WSPA. • Working in cooperation with senior colleagues in other regions, in the strategic campaign and international teams to develop, deliver and work within agreed/approved strategies and frameworks.
Candidate Brief
WSPA believes that development in the world today can only be truly sustainable if animal welfare is considered alongside the social, environmental and economic factors, which have traditionally been considered in any definition of ‘sustainability’.
The suffering of animals is already happening on an enormous international scale with literally billions of animals suffering in the course of intensive farming, through ill informed attempts to tackle issues like rabies and through natural and man made disasters. It is clear that this trend in suffering will rise. Set to counter this trend is the work of WSPA and its partners.
A high level strategy to turn the international tide of suffering has been agreed within WSPA which is now in the process of developing the detailed strategy for implementation from 2011 onwards. This is a pivotal and exciting moment for WSPA, for animal welfare globally and the person who will take the role of Director.
There is plenty to build on at WSPA which has delivered successful projects protecting and improving the welfare of animals throughout the world since it was founded nearly 30 years ago. We now look forward to another exciting chapter in the work of this globally respected and highly effective animal welfare charity with the new Director at the heart of that work.
As WSPA BRAZIL Country Director you will contribute to the development of WSPA’s global strategy and guide/direct the implementation of that strategy within your country, working with a group of expert and committed Directors in other countries and led by a Regional Director. The strategy covers the delivery of animal welfare programmes, advocating for policy change and a change in practice as it affects animals through governments, international institutions like the UN, major companies and any other influencers who can help us to realise our ambitions. The Director, through his/her Regional Directorate, is directly responsible for ensuring success in WSPA’s income generation and brand building strategies as they apply in Brazil through the development and application of a set of global frameworks led by and devised with WSPA’s International Teams based in the international office in London.
WSPA operates in 15 countries through offices that fundraise, advocate and deliver programmes in line with a global strategy set by WSPA International. These countries are managed through a regional structure which currently comprises four regions with each led by a Regional Director. Within each region there are country offices – some times covering more than one country - led by a Director and, in most cases, there is a Board of Trustees. The Director will be expected to join those Boards as the lead WSPA working alongside the Regional Director.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meeting regional strategic objectives for COUNTRY as set out in the WSPA strategic map and associated strategies related to programmes to improve animal welfare and develop WSPA as a robust global organisation.
b. To directly contribute to all of WSPA’s strategic planning with a particular focus on how those strategies develop in the region through the Regional Directorate. c. To promote a commitment to ‘one WSPA’ by ensuring the country works within agreed/delegated global frameworks - related to all aspects of WSPA’s work and its effectiveness - with the support and input from WSPA’s International teams (on issues like brand, HR, fundraising, finance, reporting, etc) d. Collaboration with strategic campaign leaders and their teams in the development of the strategy for WSPA’s animal welfare programmes e. Working to local Board(s) to develop and deliver strategic plans and targets for the country in line with WSPA’s global strategy f. Working in line with agreed strategies and as a member of the Regional Directorate, under the leadership of the Regional Director, to liaise with government authorities, organisations and media in the country.
- To lead and develop Country staff
a. Recruit, develop and support staff to high levels of performance b. Ensure effective management of change in the country c. Where delegated to do so by the Regional Director, to work directly with and through the International Operations Management Team as appropriate to support and inform work in the country
With the Regional Director to be a spokesperson for WSPA in your country leading/joining negotiations with and presenting to high level contacts in government, international institutions, other INGOs and NGOs and the media
To ensure the WSPA operation in your country is legally compliant and adopts a due diligence approach to its work a. To liaise with the local Board of trustees (where such would exist) as to align executive duties to the set priority strategies, keep those consistently informed about the achievements and country performance in seeking the organisation’s mission in the country and guarantee all provisions of collaboration agreements are followed. Where applicable and possible as per the local laws, to engage the Board of Trustees in the full capacity of a member in parallel to the executive duties of the role.
To support the Regional Director in the ongoing development of a cohesive regional structure
Budgets and Financial Management
a. To manage the preparation of annual budgets and ensure that income targets are met b. Ensure that finance strategy is being adhered to and accountancy systems are in place c. Oversees monthly financial reporting and yearly audit d. Monitors cash flow and ensures expenses do not exceed budgets
Person Specification
WSPA is committed to the recruitment and development of effective leadership and recognises the importance of certain values and competencies that its senior staff should hold if we are to realise our ambitions. The expectations of the Director’s competencies, skills and values are as follows:
- Strategy b. Faithful and committed to the organisation’s regional and global strategies and be able to demonstrate that in practical terms from experience of working in other organisations c. Expertise in developing plans and strategies for complex organisations
- Senior Management a. Significant experience of successfully operating at senior strategic management level in a range of organisations b. As a key senior staff member with significant line management responsibilities, willing to have difficult conversations where necessary to progress that strategy c. Committed to enabling and expecting high performance in a multi disciplinary team d. Committed to creating a supportive, enabling and empowering working culture e. A very capable and experienced manager of people across a number of organisations and markets who wins the support and loyalty of staff in the achievement of organisational objectives
Experience a. Leadership experience in and a commitment to animal welfare (desirable) b. An excellent communicator internally, at all levels of an organisation. Specifically, An effective team player with a successful track record of working in senior teams in a range of organisations c. Working with Boards d. An excellent communicator externally with a proven track record at all levels and in a range of environments (national and regional governments, media – broadcast, print and online - business, international institutions) e. An expert negotiator. You should have a track record of success in securing a measurable impact/benefit from presentations, meetings and negotiations you have led/taken a significant role in
f. Excellent in both written and spoken English and Portuguese are essential. Advanced command of Spanish highly desirable. Proven track record of producing written materials that make a clear and fully supported case for action which enables projects to progress and decisions to be made g. International experience – specifically operating successfully in a multi cultural/national environment including working with people in different countries (desirable) h. Knowledge of Brazilian national labour law provisions and corporate best practices of the non-for-profit sector i. Knowledge of national and international legal/operational frameworks for animal welfare/animal protection and development (desirable)
Education/Qualifications
•University degree in a relevant subject (essential) •Postgraduate or professional qualification (desirable) •Fluent in Portuguese (essential), English (essential) and Spanish (desirable)
- Competencies
a. High level IT skills for efficient production of written reports, emails, etc b. Proven track record in developing, managing and analysing complex income and expenditure budgets including proficiency in the use of Excel spreadsheets 6. Personal a. Willing and able to regularly travel nationally and internationally (up to 25% of regular working time) b. A commitment to the WSPA mission c. Ability to work independently with a proactive drive
