Opportunities for Action

Creating the Enterprise of the Future together

The next EBBF international weekend will offer you the opportunity to learn and suggest the likely trends, issues, opportunities and threats that will face us and our organisations in the future.

Having created future scenarios and with the knowledge of what is likely to happen in the years ahead we will then be in a better position to take decisions.

We will work on defining the decisions that we can take now, in our lives, in our organisations and at EBBF to make sure we harness the opportunities and cater for the threats aiming to build our ideal, successful, values-based enterprise of the future.

You can find out more and register to this event with limited places available by visiting the webpage.

Winning 20,000 meaningful US$

The International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group (IFC) and the Financial Times (FT) are pleased to jointly announce their second annual Essay Competition. This year's theme is "Private Sector Development: Creating Markets, Transforming Lives."

The Competition is soliciting action-oriented essays that:

* Provide insight into current Private Sector Development (PSD) research

* Develop and support the implementation of leading-edge PSD initiatives

* Strike a balance between conceptual and practical considerations for private-sector involvement in developing countries, and the effect of that involvement on development

* Reflect innovative, data-supported research resulting from the author’s own professional or academic work

* Target economic & financial policymakers, the international financial community and/or international domestic investors

Entries accepted: April 25, 2007 to September 30, 2007.

Six awards will be granted to the top papers as judged by the Awards Committee:

Gold Award US$20,000

2 Silver Awards, each US$10,000

3 Bronze Awards, each US$5,000

For more information visit the competition's website:

www.ifc.org/competition

Opportunities with the EBBF Research Group

Looking for some intellectual challenge? The EBBF Research Group is seeking members who would like to research issues and help us build the knowledge centres on the EBBF web site. The projects include the following:
 
 
1. The Role of Business in Poverty Alleviation: Robin Maule is  
coordinating the development of a KC and eventually an EBBF publication on this topic.
Contact him at <rmaule@attglobal.net> if you would like to contribute.

 
2. Partnership of Women and Men: Adrian Kielhorn is taking the lead in developing a KC/paper on this topic. He would welcome collaborators to research one interesting issues.
Contact: adrian.kielhorn@bluewin.ch

 
3. Trust and Trustworthiness: Greg Dahl  is leading this effort. Nancy Baghdadi-Vietan has developed some training material and Satirah Alai is completing a PhD on Trustworthiness.
Contact: Greg370@dahls.net

 
4. Business Ethics: We are seeking both a leader and researchers on this all-important topic. If you are interested in contributing,
Contact: george.starcher@ebbf.org

 
5. Moral or Values-based Leadership: for information on the activities of a group of EBBF members interested in this topic.
Contact caroline.sawicki@inet.hr
 

6. Globalisation: Greg Dahl <mailto:Greg370@dahls.net>  is coordinating this research and is seeking help.
 

7. We are also seeking members who would like to review several existing EBBF publications (those on CSR and New Paradigm to begin with) and suggest ways in which they should be updated.

You can view all the current EBBF Knowledge Centres here.

And EBBF Publications here.

I wanted to forward this to you in case you should know of any colleagues or coworkers who would like to become more involved with Sustainability and Innovation efforts at SoL in Europe.

SoL European Sustainability Group's

3rd Annual Sustainability & Innovation Workshop

Bryrup , Denmark

July 2nd - 4th

Greetings Friends and Members of ESG,

SoL EU

invites you to this intimate gathering of peers to:

Host

a collection of some of Denmark's leading innovation and sustainability practitioners

Press

your personal and collective learning edge, and to

Strengthen

the ties between Europe 's cross disciplinary sustainability community.

Details

We have been working hard to secure the most inspiring of co-hosts and venue for our July event...and I am proud to send you the agenda and registration for what will no doubt be an amazing three days of collaboration and cross-pollination with some of Denmark's cutting edge practitioners. Our Theme will be practicing the between flow, adaptation, and resilience in organizations.

Co-Creation

While we have set the agenda, we encourage rapid prototyping during the event and have left "white space" and open space sessions for emerging interests or challenges.

Venue

The venue itself is stunning. Set in the countryside of Denmark, the farm is several hundred years old, and home to a "gentleman's" collection of ancient Norwegian sheep, cows, two ponies, and two farm cats. The region is the most heavily forested in Denmark and the ancient beech provide sanctuary for a high diversity of species. The farm itself is situated above the town and overlooks the sunrise to the east and sunset to the west each day. We will be taking advantage of this location for it's inspiration, natural rhythms, and capacity as a container for conversation. I will send a presentation of the farm we used for our gathering here last year with SoL Jeans in due course.

Please note that we are looking to keep the number of participants to 20 maximum so early registration is advised. However if you know of someone who you would like to recommend for attendance please don't hesitate to contact me directly. Please return the attached registration form to

pamelapaquin@gmail.com

Early-Bird registration ends May 30th.

Pamela Paquin Hall

Convenor of The Society for Organizational Learning's

European Sustainability Group

"Meaningful" Job Offers

1. OECD - Information Technology and Network Services, Executive Directorate - Paris, France

OECD are looking for a Head of Information Technology and Network Services (ITN) to manage the OECD’s corporate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and services; to develop the Organisation’s ICT strategy; and to implement innovative ICT solutions to meet the Organisation’s business needs.

Location: France

Deadline: 13th of May

You can find this and other OECD jobs at their job website.

2. Glocalforum - health/nutrition projects coordinator, Rome, Italy

International NGO based in Rome is seeking an individual with at least two years experience implementing health projects in developing countries and/or with a advanced degree in public health.

Knowledge of Italian and French a plus.

Please consult www.glocalforum.org

and send your cv with a cover letter

in English by email: info@glocalforum.org

3. ACDI/VOCA - General Manager (Banking) for enterprise development - Belarus

For 43 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development consultancy firm that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development and community development in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $89 million.

General Manager (Banking)

We are currently seeking a General Manager for an upcoming one year program in Belarus. Possible start date is June, 2007. This program is multi-donor activity that will establish a “greenfield “bank specializing in providing financial services to micro and small enterprises (MSE).

To apply check their website with quite a number of other jobs listed.

4. Invenergy Wind Europe LLC - Development Manager – Wind Energy Projects, Europe

Invenergy Wind Europe LLC is seeking a wind energy development manager to help grow the company’s portfolio of wind projects in Europe. Invenergy is active in a number of countries in Europe including the United Kingdom, Poland and Greece with further investigation elsewhere in the region.

The individual will report to Invenergy’s Vice President of Development for Europe located in the United Kingdom and be responsible for working with strategic partners in identifying and evaluating strategic sites for possible wind development, defining and pursuing strategic land rights, managing the wind resource assessment process, initiating and managing generation interconnection activities, overseeing project design, implementing a community outreach program with landowners, community leaders and environmental organizations, and directing the project permitting and approval process.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or business is preferred. Candidates shall have at least two to five years of either project development, community development, or investment banking experience with some international experience. Strong communication and entrepreneurial skills are essential.

Invenergy is headquartered in the US (Chicago) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of wind energy projects in Europe and North America. The company currently has wind energy and natural gas projects in and development, construction and operation in the United States, Canada and Europe with an aggressive expansion plan well under way..

For consideration, please forward your resume to Invenergy :

Elizabeth Bentkowski ebentkowski@invenergyllc.com

5. BP Solar - BP Solar, Engineering Lead: Senior Project Engineer
, Madrid, Spain

This role is for a Senior Project Engineer who will work on the execution of BP Solar Modules Projects (Modco Programme) in a global context: Europe, India, China, USA and Australia. To learn more about BP Solar visit www.bp.com/carreras/solar.

The successful candidate should possess demonstrated capabilities in leading a group of multicultural equipment Engineers, project leadership, project management, world class manufacturing knowledge, strong knowledge of manufacturing, with strong organizational and communications skills for a quick deployment of an engineering team in a Modco located in Madrid, Spain.

Location: Madrid

Contact: For full job description and application details, please visit their website.

6. International Resce Committee - Finance Controller, Northern Caucasus, Russia.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven decades and today is involved in over 25 conflict zones in the world. We address both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies.

The IRC seeks a Finance Controller to work with its Northern Caucasus program.

For more information and to apply see their website.

7. Middlesex University Business School

Applications are invited for work in any area of Business, Management or Law. Applications will be particularly welcome in the following areas:

. Cross cultural management

. Corporate Social Responsibility (especially in its labour aspects)

. Global labour standards

. International employment relations

. Accounting and finance

. Marketing

. Economics (especially socio-economics)

. Local and regional economic development

Location: Hendon, N. London, UK

Apply: mubs.mdx.ac.uk/Research/Research_Degrees/index.htm <http://mubs.mdx.ac.uk/Research/Research_Degrees/index.htm>

Deadline: May 18th

8. United Nations Foundation / Director of Global Fund Constituency Building

Develop a strong working relationship with Global Fund staff members. Coordinate efforts and maintain regular, effective communications. Develop and implement a strategy to build a mass constituent base of individuals to provide financial and public policy support for the Global Fund.

Location: Washington, D.C. USA

Deadline: not given.

To Apply: e-mail resume and cover letter with one to three portfolio samples to Donna Svei, Executive Search Consultant, at donnasvei@cox.net <mailto:donnasvei@cox.net>

9. Lithuania Christian College - Social Sciences Dept Chair, Lithuania

LCC offers this excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in program development. We are looking for someone who has energy, creativity, and vision for building LCC's Social Sciences department.

Start Date: August 1, 2007 (Length of commitment negotiable)

Responsibilities

* Provide leadership for the Social Sciences Department, ensuring overall program excellence

* Oversee minor programs of Sociology and Conflict Studies

* Help in the implementation of a new major program in Psychology

* Recruit faculty for the Social Sciences department

* Teach several undergraduate Social Sciences courses per year

Additional Qualifications:

* Doctorate in Psychology or related field

* Higher education teaching experience required

* Administrative experience preferred

* Leadership and team-building skills required

* Commitment to liberal arts education within the international context of LCC

How to Apply:

For more information about Lithuania Christian College and the application process, please visit their website.

10. Lush Italy - Social Sciences Dept Chair, Milan, Italy

30-40 anni

6-7 anni esperienza in uno o più aziende come responsabile ufficio amministrativo o come consulente nello stesso settore (o eventualmente commercialista con esperienza in azienda) con primo livello o quadro

Laureato economia e commercio o in economia aziendale

Sede lavoro Peschiera Borromeo (MI)

Conoscenza fluente della lingua inglese parlata e scritta

Capacità organizzativa, decisionale, esperienza nel coordinamento di team

Job description:

Il ruolo previsto è quello di Direttore finanziario a capo di un team di tre persone e membro del senior team.

Figura con potere decisionale.

Si richiede di fare valutazioni sulla base del contesto legislativo che aiutino l'azienda a crescere in modo solido.

Stipendo previsto circa 40.000 euro

contact: denise@lush.it

Website: www.lush.it