Job: Senior Associate, Membership, Global Impact Investing Network, New York Posted by Nura Suleiman on July 20, 2013 at 3:27pm in Job/Consulting OpportunitiesView Discussions For more information, please visit: jobs.thegiin.org/job/1100/senior-associate-membership-at-glo... Full-time Senior Associate, Membership at Global Impact Investing Network in New York, NY USA Organization Description: The Global Impact Investing Network is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing the scale and effectiveness of impact investing. Impact investments are investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. They can be made in both emerging and developed markets, and target a range of returns from below market to market rate, depending upon the circumstances. The GIIN addresses systemic barriers to effective impact investing by building critical infrastructure and developing activities, education, and research that attract more investment capital to address global challenges. The Investors’ Council (IC) is one the GIIN’s core program areas designed to address the critical needs of the emerging impact investing industry. The IC is an invitation-only leadership group for active large-scale impact investors. It provides a forum for experienced impact investors to strengthen the practice of impact investing, collaborate to address shared challenges, accelerate learning about new areas in the field, and contribute to industry development. There are currently 55 IC members, including foundations, development finance institutions, banks, family offices, pension funds, and fund managers. The Network Membership is for organizations interested in deepening their engagement with the impact investing industry. Members of the GIIN are connected to a thriving peer community and gain formal access to industry information, tools, and resources. This program was launched in October 2012 and there are currently 128 Network Members from 25 countries. In addition, Investor’s Council Members also participate in Network Membership activities. The GIIN Investor Forum is a global gathering of impact investors that brings together investment professionals from around the world to discuss the practice of social and environmental impact investment in both developed and emerging markets, examine trends, opportunities and challenges, and network with peers and preeminent experts in the field. This is a new program and the inaugural conference will be held in London in October 2013 in partnership with the City of London Corporation. Other GIIN Programs include, IRIS, ImpactBase, Research, and Outreach. For more information please visit thegiin.org Job Description: The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) is looking to hire a Senior Associate to play a key role in developing programming and supporting project management for the Investors’ Council and GIIN Investor Forum in this fast-paced growing organization. The Senior Associate will report to the Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement, with a dotted line to the Director of Membership and Operations. Responsibilities: Investors’ Council Develop content and execute program offerings for IC members, including but not limited to webinars and in-person convenings Lead project management for the annual in-person meeting of the Investors’ Council, including managing the development of meeting agenda, managing overall timeline, and coordinating with internal staff on the development of plenary and breakout sessions for a convening of about 100 people Manage one IC working group focused on a specific theme by developing, organizing, and facilitating member discussions and/or other activities Interface with IC members to develop programming and, as needed, provide member support Collaborate with the communications team to produce monthly IC newsletter and other membership materials Acquire knowledge of the impact investing activities, interests, and needs of IC members Coordinate with team members of other GIIN initiatives (Network Membership, IRIS, ImpactBase, Outreach and Communications) as needed to develop and/or support programming Additional responsibilities as needed GIIN Investor Forum Lead project management for the GIIN Investor Forum, including: 1. Managing overall event timeline 2. Managing development of event agenda 3. Managing relationship with logistics partners 4. Coordinating internal teams on development of agenda, budgeting, marketing and communications, logistics and sponsorship Additional responsibilities as needed GIIN Network Membership Support the Network Membership team with events and project management as needed Desired Qualifications: The Senior Associate must be knowledgeable of financial instruments and investment concepts, structures and practice (particularly venture capital, private equity and debt) and have strong relationship skills and project management experience. The ideal candidate is an analytical, organized, resourceful, and highly responsible individual with a high degree of professionalism. The Senior Associate must also be flexible, adaptive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment in an organization with global scope. Experience in high-growth organizations would be advantageous, but is not required for the role. Other requirements: Strong conviction that investment capital can effectively address social and environmental challenges 4+ years of relevant work experience, for example in the investment, business, or social enterprise sector, or with a network organization Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience in related field advantageous (e.g. Business, Economics, Finance, International Development, Policy) Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical and creative thinking skills; a proactive approach to solving problems Success balancing deliverables on multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work both collaboratively and independently Detail-oriented, with high standards of performance Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite Foreign language skills a plus Personable, engaging presence, with diplomacy, tact, and good humor Full-time role in a flexible, entrepreneurial culture. This position is based in New York, NY. Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to [email protected] by August 16th 2013. State “Senior Associate, Membership” in the subject line of your email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we strongly encourage early applications. No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. The GIIN is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). RPA is an equal opportunity employer. Application Deadline: 08/16/2013 File Attachments: SeniorAssociate_MembershipJobDescription.pdf
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