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Senior Associate Director






Candidate Pack
Monday, 04 August 2014




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Oxford HR is supporting The Rockefeller Foundation in its search for a
Senior Associate Director

About The Rockefeller Foundation:
Organisation Overview
The Rockefeller Foundations mission to promote the well-being of people throughout the world
has remained unchanged since its founding in 1913. Our vision is that this century will be one in
which globalizations benefits are more widely shared and its challenges are more easily
weathered. To realize this vision, the Foundation seeks to achieve two fundamental goals in our
work. First, we seek to build resilience that enhances individual, community and institutional
capacity to survive, adapt, and grow in the face of acute crises and chronic stresses. Second, we
seek to promote growth with equity in which the poor and vulnerable have more access to
opportunities that improve their lives. In order to achieve these goals, the Foundation constructs
its work into time-bound initiatives that have defined objectives and strategies for impact.
In addition, there are several strategic principles that guide the Foundations work. We seek to
mobilize systemic transformations by integrating policy, financial, social, and technological
solutions. We test pilot projects, spin them off, or join others to help implement successful
demonstrations on a wider scale. We aim to inform public policy through support for research,
advocacy, and coalition-building. Many of our interventions take advantage of tipping points and
break bottlenecks that are impeding progress. We also seek to create an enabling environment for
our work by fostering innovation, convening partnerships, and building networks.
The Foundation currently maintains offices in New York, a study and conference center in Bellagio,
Italy, and regional offices in Bangkok and Nairobi.

Programmatic Work
Since 2009, the Foundation has structured its programmatic work through a portfolio of
interconnected Initiatives. Initiatives are intended to unfold through four phases. The Foundation
scans the landscape in its four issue areas to identify pressing problems in the field. The Search
phase is usually a short-term (four month) exploration, largely through research and convenings, of
a problem the Foundation might pursue. It typically involves an assessment of the system
impacting the problem and the development of a hypothesis about potential solutions. The
Development phase (which unfolds over one to two years) tests potential interventions through
demonstration projects and further research. The Execution phase, which requires Foundation
Board approval, runs for eight to ten years with a defined strategic plan and budget.



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The Role
Associate Directors provide management and leadership support for programmatic Initiative work.
They play a key role in finding, shaping, developing and implementing Initiatives for the
Foundation. They work under the direction of Managing Directors who manage Initiative teams,
and with other Associate Directors identify and understand global trends, issues, challenges and
opportunities. They work with teams to explore and catalyze ideas and turn them into actionable
Initiatives. They partner with evaluation professionals to learn from existing work and incorporate
lessons learned. Associate Directors must be able to lead work that ranges across multiple
sectors, topics and fields. Their focus is to use the assets of The Rockefeller Foundation to have
impact on the lives of poor or vulnerable people across the world. To be effective in this role,
Associate Directors should be flexible in their interests and passions, and looking for a way to
contribute to the emerging work of the Foundation - regardless of the particular population, issue or
geography.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working within a team structure, sharing information
and insights, and engaging in ongoing intellectual exchange. The candidate must be comfortable
building bridges between academia, non-profit, government and corporate sectors. (S)He should
have experience in conducting and analyzing research, and in planning and implementing
international programs and projects. The Associate Director will represent the Foundation in a
variety of contexts.


Job Description
Job Title Senior Associate Director

Reporting to

Managing Director
Organisation The Rockefeller Foundation

Direct Reports 2 Associate Directors + support team

Terms of Employment Permanent full time contract

Salary and Benefits Competitive expatriate salary + benefits

Location Bangkok, Thailand

Main Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and direction across a range of internal and
external stakeholders in order to ensure delivery of SPEEDs 1000
village plan targets in India
Lead the Foundations day-to-day relationships with all key
partners engaged in delivering the 1000 village plan in India
Serve as the principle point of contact with SPEED India


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CEO to enable nimble decision-making, effective
stewardship, capacity support and connections to the
Foundation
Support the development of the vision, mission, goals,
capacities and strategic functions of SPEED India to ensure
effective and efficient delivery of the 1,000 village plan
Lead the oversight of SPEED India to ensure effective
governance, supervision of the CEO, and engagement with
the board (with support from an external audit function and in
coordination with the SPEED India Board)
Oversee the design and implementation of the SPEED
Implementation Monitoring System (SIMS) to ensure
strategic data is captured, and findings are accurately
reported and utilized for course correction or decision making
Use the Foundations voice to engage and influence key
stakeholders in India in support of SPEED Indias activities,
in close collaboration with the MD and SPEED India CEO
(e.g. key ESCOs, TELCOs, government etc)
Provide an integrated perspective, with the full Foundation
initiative team, so key assumptions around the SPEED
business case and operational model are tested (e.g., loads,
price, government subsidy, concentration, standardization),
and the strategy is dynamically adjusted together with
SPEED India

Partner with the Managing Director and the RF SPEED team to
guide and manage the full range of activities, partners and
resources of the SPEED initiative in order to realize its overall
goal and outcomes
Track and communicate a full view of progress and
challenges for the initiative to inform timely management and
potential course correction to be taken by SPEED India and
the Foundation, including contextual shifts and
known/emergent risks
Continuously revisit and refine strategies, scenarios,
assumptions and models underpinning the initiative to ensure
success
Proactively coordinate the initiative budget and grant making
strategy to ensure that resources are being managed
accountably and allocated to optimize results


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Ensure strong links are maintained across organizational
functions (including communication, strategy, innovation, and
M&E) so that the full resources and capabilities of the
Foundation are being brought to bear on the delivery of the
SPEED Initiative
Oversee monitoring, evaluation, learning and internal review
processes to enable the Foundation to have sufficient and
timely insight on progress and potential course corrections
Maintain a strategic CRM system to ensure that the
Foundation team has a well-coordinated and prioritized
outreach and partnership strategy
Directly supervise key Foundation team members, provide
effective direction and performance management of
colleagues
Support senior RF leadership in their global partnership
development and influence activities

Guide RF-led activities focused on driving innovation,
generating new knowledge, and engaging global influencers in
order to enable the SPEED model to be supported and
advanced at multiple scales
Oversee investments to test technology, business model and
financial innovations to reduce costs and/or complexity,
disseminating what is learned
Oversee the assessment of highest potential opportunities to
transfer SPEED model to new geographies based on
different market conditions
Support SPEED India as appropriate to communicate and
influence the Indian energy agenda, engaging key
stakeholders to make legal, regulatory, and
budgetary/investment decisions that advance the 1,000
Village Plan
Build national and global momentum around renewable
energy mini-grids by showcasing SPEED as a high impact
and innovative initiative that can be replicated
Position RF to be recognized as a leader in innovations to
address energy poverty and around the RF goal of inclusive
economies
Oversee the development of key financial partnerships,


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engaging donors and other investors interested in
decentralized renewable energy mini-grid access and securing
co-investor commitments


Person Specification Qualifications
Leadership: Ability to develop a vision, spot opportunities
and turn a broad set of ideas and insights into action with
limited resources, using an entrepreneurial, constructive, and
adaptive approach. Proven ability to manage towards and
successfully realize outcomes-based projects
Partnership and Relationship Building: Ability to engage
with a diverse range of teams and partners. Comfort building
strong working relationships, quickly establishing credibility in
new areas of work, and mobilizing people at all levels
towards collaborative goals.
Influence: Track record & experience in negotiating and
influencing private sector, government, donors, and civil
society organizations at senior level
Strategic and Decision-Making Ability: Ability to identify
patterns and trends in dynamic, complex systems across a
wide range of content domains and to evaluate opportunities
and risks using analytical and problem-solving skills.
Execution: Strong project management skills, deadline
management, sense of responsibility and accountability and
the ability to effectively multi-task.
People Management: High level of self-confidence with a
direct, honest, respectful, and empathetic approach and
ability to effectively provide feedback. Able to manage team
members towards their own accountabilities, to manage
team collaborations where integration and group problem-
solving is necessary, and to manage upwards to enable
effective senior oversight and appropriate involvement
Communications: excellent ability to synthesize from
complex activities into simple and well-structured
deliverables. High level of comfort communicating to diverse
audiences. Able to understand stakeholder needs and tailor
information for them



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Successful applicants will demonstrate:
An action-oriented, entrepreneurial person who is a self-
starter, and can work independently as well as in teams
Exemplary communication skills
Sound, mature judgment and integrity
Commitment to The Rockefeller Foundation's mission and
Core Values - effectiveness, equity, integrity, innovation and
leadership
Education, Training and Experience
Masters degree with a minimum of 10 years professional
experience, with significant experience in India as well as
globally, ideally in a relevant field /institution, with experience
of employing market-based solutions to address complex
social and development challenges
Leadership and senior management experience in leading
the delivery of complex operations and program strategy with
a multi-disciplinary team, working with multiple external
stakeholders, across locations and time zones
Strong understanding of business models in emerging
markets, ideally with experience engaging with
investor/donor communities in Asia
Deep understanding of political, economic and social trends
in India, with an ability to work across sectors in that
environment
Powerful conceptual and analytical skills, with a track record
in using data and analytics to inform dynamic strategy
shaping, priority setting, and decision-making
Experience in communicating externally, either in large
groups, or in smaller engagements for representational and
influencing purposes
Ability to travel frequently, particularly to India, and at times
in challenging rural conditions




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How to Apply
To apply for this post, please complete the online application form at:
http://oxfordhr.co.uk/vacancies/senior-associate-director/
You will need to submit the following:
An up-to-date curriculum vitae (of no more than 2-3 sides of A4)
A detailed statement (of no more than 2-sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in
this post and how your skills and experience make you suitable. (Please look at Advice for
Candidates on the Oxford HR website for hints on how to write a successful statement).
The documents should be saved in Word in the following format: Your First Name, Your Last
Name, Document Name, and Date (yymm) e.g.:
Pat-Jones-CV-1408
Pat-Jones-Statement-1408

Applications are welcome until the deadline of Monday 25.08 August 2014 (by midnight
GMT).

Oxford HR, together with The Rockefeller Foundation, will then agree upon a longlist of
candidates. These candidates will be invited to participate in a preliminary interview (by
telephone/Skype) with Oxford HR. A shortlist of candidates will then be selected and invited to final
interviews with The Rockefeller Foundation, tentatively scheduled to commence on the 22
nd
of
September.
If you have any queries on this role or questions about the process, please direct them to Thibaut
Mills and Dan Douglas at rockefeller-ad@oxfordhr.co.uk.

Equality Statement
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to
compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including
the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all
employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion,
marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and
medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

About Oxford HR
Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development, and related, sectors.
We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We
also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.
Oxford HR has many years of experience in recruitment as well as an extensive network of
international development, corporate, public sector and academic contacts from across the world.
We carry out comprehensive and international searches designed to meet the specific needs of
our clients.


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Oxford HRs team members have significant personal experience of working in international
development, as well as corporate and governmental sectors. We are in a unique position to find
and assess talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

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