Position: Executive Director

Organization: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)

Location: Karnataka

Apply: https://www.atree.org/jobs/executive_director

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ATREE, the Executive Director will:

• Lead the organization in realizing its strategic vision, overseeing the implementation and execution of its research programs
• Provide intellectual and managerial leadership internally to faculty and administrative staff; uphold ATREE’s internal strong value system
• Represent ATREE externally, and develop collaborative alliances with leading national and international organizations and government agencies
• Provide leadership for fund-raising efforts to secure resources from foundations, bilateral agencies, private donors and government agencies
• Develop financial plans, marshalling monetary and human resources to execute short- and long-term plans
• Ensure smooth operation of Board meetings, promoting excellent governance

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• An advanced degree in natural or social sciences and a proven record of solid academic achievements to provide intellectual and strategic leadership.
• A demonstrated record of leadership in national or international organization(s), proven record in managing a complex and growing organization
• Excellent communication skills to represent the organization externally and to manage operations internally
• Proven record of successful fund-raising, financial planning and budget analysis
• Ability to foster collegiality and team-building internally and networking externally