Vacancy : Governance Manager

Greenpeace, one of the world’s most respected and dynamic organizations, is an international non-profit global campaigning organization that acts to ensure the ability of Earth to nurture life in all its diversity.  At the heart of Greenpeace’s campaigns is the tradition of non-violent, direct action against environmental abuse and destruction.

Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.

Greenpeace acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by:

• Catalyzing an energy revolution to address the number one threat facing our planet: climate change.
• Defending our oceans by challenging wasteful and destructive fishing, and creating a global network of marine reserves.
• Protecting the world's ancient forests and the animals, plants and people that depend on them.
• Creating a toxic free future with safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals in today's products and manufacturing.
• Campaigning for sustainable agriculture by rejecting genetically engineered organisms, protecting biodiversity and encouraging socially responsible farming.

Greenpeace is present in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific.

To maintain our independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.

For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in our campaigns to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.

Greenpeace in Southeast Asia

Greenpeace opened our first office in Southeast Asia in 2000. In that time we have led successful campaigns throughout the region, securing fresher air, cleaner water and a healthier environment through changing industry practices and government policies. Greenpeace actively campaigns across the region to catalyze an energy revolution, protect ancient forests and our oceans, create a toxics-free future and create a shift to sustainable agriculture.

Greenpeace has three offices in Southeast Asia (GPSEA) —in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and each office is currently composed of six departments: Campaigns, Fundraising, Communications, Mass Mobilization (all under Programme), Human Resources and Organizational Support (under Operations).  Currently, Greenpeace Southeast Asia employs nearly 200 staff across the region, excluding the direct dialogue fundraisers.

THE POST:  GOVERNANCE MANAGER

Job Summary:

As Governance Manager, you will work closely with the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, the members of GPSEA’s regional and national boards, our Legal Counsels, Human Resources, GPI Development Manager and the SMT.  This position will serve as the key link between the senior management of the organization and the regional and national boards.  The Governance Manager will play the crucial role of fostering improved communications with the GPSEA Board (Association) and the National boards, managing the execution timely organisational reporting, managing GPSEA’s legal compliance in the countries GPSEA operates within, and serving as the main custodian for governance records.

In addition to assisting the ED in managing governance matters, the Governance Manager will be likewise responsible for the management of effective internal communications between employees in all Greenpeace offices in Southeast Asia. This position will also help facilitate communications from the ED’s office as well as the sharing of information with international Greenpeace offices via electronic, video and print communications in a way that furthers a culture of learning and creativity. 

This is a full-time position based in Southeast Asia, with an initial 2 year contract.

Key Duties

Governance

·       Serve as the chief contact person between both Greenpeace boards and senior management of the organization;

·       Through the ED, advise board members on key governance issues;

·       Manage in coordination with the COO and GPI Development Manager GPSEA’s incorporation of Greenpeace’s Governance Handbook.

o    Assist the Board in reviewing governance guidelines;

o    Assist with Board member recruitment and orientation;

o    Assist the Board Chair on relevant governance related processes within Greenpeace;

·       Stay abreast of best practice governance and board management trends;

·       Assist the ED and Board in drafting and preparing key board documents for meetings;

·       Manage organizational records, such as articles, bylaws, and minutes;

·       Manage logistical assistance for board meeting preparation and planning events.

·       Manage in coordination with the COO GPSEA’s legal counsels

·       Assist the COO in ensuring all operational activities are in compliance with Greenpeace's policies and any relevant external laws.   

·       Assist the COO in identifying, access and prioritize risk that may inhibit Greenpeace's ability to achieve its goals or damage its reputation and/or place staff at risk and develop risk mitigation plans to manage such risk                

·       Support Governance forums (i.e. Regional Management Forum, Finance and Audit Committee, Issues Committee etc.)

Strategy and Planning

·         Participate and support the COO in GPSEA’s strategy development

·         Assist SMT in developing and designing workshops for GPSEA’s Three Year-Plan development.

·         Assist in the tracking and monitoring GPSEA’s strategic plan implementation

Internal Communications

·       Manage internal communication processes, including development of communication tools,      delivery of internal communication training and management of communication content to ensure consistency and transparency;

·       Ensure that all internal communication reflect the Greenpeace identity and has a consistent     “voice”, look and feel, which reflects the organization’s priorities and strategic direction;

·         Working with the ICT unit, set and monitor standards of the GPSEA intranet;

·         Coordinate in-house sharing events and invite external speakers to contribute to a culture of

·         learning;

·         Manage the delivery and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, including an organization-wide newsletter and provide content for department specific newsletters;

Performance, Accountability, and Learning

·       Manage in coordination with the COO and GPSEA Units as needed in the evolution of the development of GPSEA’s Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting mechanisms in alignment to the global organization’s PAL framework.

·       Working with the Programme Planning Coordinator in ensuring Programme reporting processes and planning cycles are aligned to PAL

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Organizational Competencies

·           Project Management

·           Planning and Organisation

·           Professionalism

·           Goal Orientation

·           Interpersonal Relationship

·           Knowledge Sharing

·           Global Mindset

Functional Competencies/Qualifications

·           Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferably in the field of NGO/Business Management;

·           Knowledge of the laws affecting the organization and non-profit organizations;

·           Understanding of governance issues;

·           Solid facilitation and consensus-building skills;

·           Strong communication and administrative skills;

·           Ability to make things happen;

·           Ability to build trusting relationships with board members;

·           Political savvy to help the Executive Director strategically prepare areas of discussion;

·           Attention to detail, protocol, and people dynamics;

·           Prior experience working with boards preferred;

·           Proactive and service-oriented but easy going personality;

·           Ability to manage up;

·           Consistency and a high degree of quality in work;

·           Ease in getting along with team members at all levels;

·           Curiosity and a constant interest in learning;

·           Excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy;

·           Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team;

·           Commitment to environmental issues and principles of non-violence central to Greenpeace’s mission.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POST

WORKING HOURS

Normal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm. Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.

LEAVE

A permanent employee will be entitled to the following leaves:

Annual Leave: 20 days

Parental Leave:  As per labor laws and Greenpeace policy

Long Service Leave: 2 months paid leave after 5 years of continuous service

          Compassionate leave: maximum of 5 days for the death of significant others

SALARY

In determining salary offer for this position, Greenpeace applies its Salary Grading Process, taking into consideration the job description and applicant’s previous experience, and the organization’s salary grade.

INSURANCE
Greenpeace provides health insurance and travel insurance to its employees.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Greenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively.  Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Greenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicant’s merits and abilities.

HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE

Greenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity. Other organizational policies and procedures will be fully discussed to the successful applicant.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace, fill-up the attached Application Form and

and email to:

jobs.id@greenpeace.org

Deadline for Applications:    June 7, 2015

We regret that we shall be unable to acknowledge receipt of the form but should you wish to confirm that we have received your application.

As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance.  If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

1.     Read the recruitment pack carefully before completing your application form.  The recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment conditions.

2.    Complete all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.

3.    Make sure you email the form to the correct email address (jobs.id@greenpeace.org), addressed to the HR Department, and ensure that your application form arrives before the closing date.  Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

4.    If you have questions, kindly email jobs.id@greenpeace.org.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application letter and completed application form.

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Jobs Application Desk
Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Indonesia