Executive Director ProVeg China

Careers at ProVeg International

Are you looking for a career that combines impact and meaning with opportunities for personal growth and financial security Are you keen to enter the exciting space of food systems transformation and turn some of the most pressing global challenges into sustainable solutions Are you eager to join an international team of ambitious and motivated professionals You have come to the right place!The Executive Director will be responsible for the China ProVeg office and program. ProVeg China is an INGO that is responsible for the Chinafocused missionbased programs and advocacy activities (the entity is legally a subsidiary of ProVeg Incorporated in the US). The Executive Director reports to the Chief China Representative/Managing Director Asia and Board of Directors and is responsible for the organizations consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives in program development and administration. Other key duties include fundraising PR and stakeholder engagement.

Tasks

Strategy Development & Implementation

• Assure that the organization has a longrange China strategy in line with ProVegs wider strategy and its Asia regional strategy which achieves its mission and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
• Develop China programs that align with global and Asiaregional ProVeg efforts and seize opportunities for scaled impact.

Fundraising & Thought Leadership

• Publicize the activities of the organization its programs and goals to raise ProVegs profile.
• Establish sound working relationships engagement and cooperative arrangements with stakeholders major donors and relevant organizations.
• Actively seek new fundraising opportunities.
• Represent the organisation the programs and ProVegs point of view of the organization to decisionmaking bodies companies investors the media and the general public.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of significant developments and trends and significant players in the plantbased sector in China.
• Work with ProVeg Internationals fundraising team to secure funds from international donors for ProVeg China.

Internal Leadership & Management

• Promote active and broad participation by stakeholders in all areas of the organizations work including the board.
• Provide leadership in developing China programs organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff and carry out plans and policies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all local provincial and federal laws; and develop governance systems and policies. Ensure all activities are carried out safely and legally and that official records are maintained
• Ensure sound relationships and frequent contact with government officers and staff.
• Review anticipate and manage operational INGO risks including financial legal and sociopolitical. Make prudent decisions to minimise the risks faced by the organisation and its staff members.
• Ensure that staff in all other ProVeg countries understand the importance of Chinese working relationships customs and regulations and ensure appropriate guidance is provided to relevant departments such as the Communications Department to avoid inadvertent offence or insensitivities.
• Serve as a member of the global ProVeg leadership team with responsibility for the success of ProVegs strategy financial strength and inclusive organizational culture.
• Build and manage the China staff and consultants and professional companies including establishing annual objectives providing regular feedback and appropriate recognition conducting annual performance reviews and supporting ongoing professional development.

Finances & Reporting

• Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
• Work with staff and the board in preparing the budget; see that the organisation operates within budget.
• Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organisation to carry out its work.
• Jointly conduct official correspondence of the organisation with the board of directors and execute legal documents jointly with designated officers.
• Provide monthly quarterly and ad hoc progress reports as required to the Executive Team the Board and internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

Essential:

• Clear commitment to the mission vision values and goals of ProVeg
• A strong working knowledge of food system change and related trends
• A good understanding of Effective Altruism
• Proven experience of contributing to significant developments and working with influential players within the field of the plantbased food and alternative protein sector.
• At least 7 years of increasing leadership/management responsibility with a proven track record of accomplishment ideally in nonprofit management.
• Excellent leadership skills with the highest level of integrity quality collaboration and authenticity.
• Solid handson budget management skills including budget preparation analysis decisionmaking and reporting.
• Strong organizational abilities including planning delegating and strategic program development.
• Experience with national and leading media organizations and channels and a track record of PR success.
• Ability to convey the vision of ProVeg Internationals strategic future to staff board volunteers donors and other stakeholders.
• Solid track record of fundraising success and an enthusiastic proactive and entrepreneurial approach to revenue generation.
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Outstanding relationshipbuilding skills with a wide range of diverse external constituencies from elected officials and staff public agencies and government regulators to manufacturers communitybased organizations and philanthropic institutions.
• Willingness to travel nationally and in rare cases internationally
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced small yet rapidly growing nonprofit work environment.
• Experience in setting and achieving highperformance expectations that are motivating and resultsoriented.
• Track record of seeking out and delivering timely and direct feedback that contributes to the ongoing development of oneself team members and a positive organizational culture.
• Experience working with people from different backgrounds and a strong commitment to equal opportunities.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate Degree such as an MBA or other relevant discipline (food science marketing climate science politics philosophy etc.)
• Dedication to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
• Knowledge about sustainability and a just food transition in China
• Remote leadership experience
• Nonprofit governance experience

Benefits

• Salary scales with experience and qualification.
• 20 days of paid holiday.
• Provision of work laptop and work phone.
• Flexible trustbased working arrangements and home office arrangements.
• Strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget.
• Careerdevelopment support.
• Mindfulness Program.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans animals and our planet.

JOB DETAILS

Reports to: Managing Director Asia
Department: ProVeg China
Location: Shanghai China. Travel to Europe and USA approximately 48 weeks a year
Hours: Full time

WHEN
Application deadline: open until filled
Start date: ASAP

Further Information:
Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please tell us where you found this vacancy. Please send us your application using our online form. Thank you.

The recruitment procedure consists of:

1. Online test followed by the first shortlisting round.
2. Online trial tasks.
3. A phone interview leading to in a second round of shortlisting.
   4. Additional interviews with the Senior Leadership Team.
   5. Final decision.