PWN Global: Global Executive Lead - New Networks

GLOBAL ROLE

The Global Executive Lead - New Networks will establish, develop and expand relationships with individuals and groups interested in establishing new City Networks. 

This role will make recommendations to the Board in respect to go/no go decisions on prospective new networks and oversees the start-up phase of City Networks. Core responsibilities also include identifying and building alliance opportunities for existing networks who wish to join the Federation across Europe and beyond.  

 Overview

 Duties and responsibilities for this role may include:

• Develop and deliver on the New Networks strategy, with the mindset to empower City Networks and act as champions for PWN Global
• Make recommendations to the Board in respect of go/no-go decisions regarding viability of new networks
• Oversee start-up of new networks and provide support for launch 
• Participate in membership and City Network President teleconferences from time to time
• Correspond with groups and individuals interested in forming new City Networks
• Liaise with Network Sustainability team re co-ordination with existing networks 
• Disseminate promotional and other relevant materials aimed at presenting PWN Global
• Arrange calls with individuals and groups interested in launching in their geography
• Help organise events (in partnership with local individuals or groups) that ‘test’ the receptivity of cities to hosting a new network
• Inform Board Members of formation and progress of new City Networks
• Share New Network toolkit with the newly formed City Networks in the start-up phase and work with the local team to launch the new network
• Ensure that copies of all corporate documents are signed and collected, in liaison with the Secretary General. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in, and a passion, for Relationship Management and the progress of women in business
• Strong sales and analytical skills, as well as relationship management abilities
• Good understanding of PWN Global, its mission and values
• Track record of collaboration, openness, and sharing of knowledge as well as effective delegation
• Fluency in written and spoken English, ideally in addition to other languages
• Speaks, writes and presents clearly and effectively; solicits input from others 

Ideal Background/Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible business experience, preferably in an international environment. Experience in as many of the following fields as possible: human resource management, law, sales, finance/budgeting, technology or related areas. 
• Demonstrated management capabilities in a multicultural and volunteer / non-remunerated environment
• Ideally having served as a City Network President, a Board Member at the Federation level, on a Non-Profit Board, or on Corporate Board managing external relations
• Experience in negotiation, contract management and/or relationship management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a sense of diplomacy and collaborative leadership
• Working across cultures and fluency in written and spoken English in required in addition to other languages is ideal. 

Benefits:

• Access to an international network of great professionals
• Bring your own ideas and innovate
• Develop professionally and learn from your peers

To Apply:

Send your letter of motivation and CV to hr@pwnglobal.net. To discover all of the volunteer opportunities that are currently open with PWN Global, click here.