Opportunities for Action
Leading From Your Values
A number of EBBF members and contacts have mentioned the need for a new kind of leadership one that will allow a new economy to arise.
A team of EBBF members has been working and has tested a new weekend journey into values-based leadership. The testimonials from the first test sessions have encouraged EBBF to offer a three day workshop that will deliver a set of practical tools to assist you to redefine your role in today's work environment. Irrespective of your formal position, it will empower you to become leaders capable of nurturing your personal ethical development while enhancing your effectiveness in serving the organizational and common good.
There are only ten places remaining for the dates 7 to 9th of September.
Join the EBBF Speakers' Rostrum
EBBF receives from organisations, companies and event organisers many more requests for speakers than we can sustain. In line with our mission to promote values to as wide an audience as possible we are seeking for speakers who are able / willing to represent EBBF in specific areas of interest revolving around its seven core values.
1. Ethical business practices
2. Social responsibility in business
3. Values-based leadership
4. Sustainable development
5. A new paradigm of work
6. Partnership of women and men in all fields of endeavour
7. Non-adversarial decision making through consultation
EBBF aims to create a database of speakers who will then be offered at events that are relevant to EBBF's values and mission.
If you are interested to be included in this profile list of speakers please do send us your short bio, specific topics of expertise, preferred location/s, list of previous speaking experiences, if you require a speaking fee or are happy with travel expenses reinbursements.
Click on the SEND IT image to send your information or to ask further questions.
EBBF Germany Annual Conference
Führung in einer globalen Wirtschaft – Erfolgsfaktor Mensch(lichkeit)
26. October 2007, 15:00 - 28. October 2007, 14:00
Where: IGmetall Bildungsstätte Am Pichelssee Berlin Spandau, Berlin, Germany
Organizer: EBBF Germany
WEBSITE REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
Konferenzsprache deutsch
Konferenzgebühren / Anmeldung: Uwe Tams uwe-tams(at)t-online.de
Die Frage, inwieweit Ethik und Wirtschaft vereinbar sind, ob die Unternehmen sich allein von Gewinnmaximierung leiten lassen sollen oder ob andere Werte wie z.B. Mitarbeiterorientierung, Umweltschutz, Projekte sozialer Verantwortung, Strategien der Nachhaltigkeit ebenfalls eine notwendige Basis unternehmerischen Erfolgs sind, hat in jüngster Zeit wieder an Bedeutung in den Medien und der öffentlichen Diskussion gewonnen. Wie wichtig ist Ethik für Unternehmen und warum? Gibt es wünschenswerte, universelle Verhaltenstandards?
Mit diesen und anderen Fragen wollen sich im Sinne des Netzwerkgedankens Experten, Studierende, junge Berufstätige, Unternehmerinnen, Unternehmer und Personen mit Führungsaufgaben auf der EBBF Konferenz in Berlin auseinandersetzen. Mit etwas Distanz zum Tagesgeschäft und in einer Runde von Menschen, die sich Werten verpflichtet fühlen, werden ethische Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten für den Einzelnen beleuchtet und diskutiert. Insgesamt erwarten wir, dass eine Bereicherung des einzelnen Teilnehmers gefördert wird, ihm eine Gelegenheit gegeben wird, seine Werte zu finden, seine Aufgabe und sein Handeln zu überdenken und neu zu praktizieren
Vorläufiges Programm:
- Eine humane Weltwirtschaft (Peter Spiegel)
- Ethical Challenges for Business in a Globalizing World (Arthur Dahl)
- Werteorientierte Führung (Daniel Schaubacher)
- Neuer Rahmen für interne Kommunikation (Stephan Pernau)
- CSR - Soziale Verantwortung des Unternehmens (Nora Toennis)
- Fallstudie Soziales Unternehmertum (Angela Lawaldt)
- Konfliktfreie Beratung (Kambiz Poostchi)
11th Annual Conference of the International Environment Forum
“Framing a Human Response to Climate Change”
A conference exploring the spiritual principles, educational approaches and practical actions of individuals and communities of diverse cultures facing global environmental change.
Ottawa, Canada
12-14 October 2007
Co-organized by the Bahá'í Community of Canada and the International Environment Forum
OVERVIEW
As a contribution to the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, and building on previous IEF conferences, professionals concerned with the environment and sustainable development, students and the public are invited to explore the human response to global environmental change.
Faced with the need to mitigate and adapt to climate change and its impacts on global society, the conference will examine strategies to address the likely physical, emotional, mental, social and economic stresses on individuals and communities. Specifically, the conference will explore moral capacities and better governance mechanisms that help people to build sustainable and resilient communities, and that draw on the experience of pluralist societies like Canada that have welcomed immigrants and 'environmental refugees' from all corners of the globe. Questions of lifestyle, choice and the very nature of “community” will be examined.
Reflections on modern science and universal spiritual principles will shape the conference theme, and in recognition of the International Polar Year (2007), specific attention will be given to the wisdom, knowledge and experience of indigenous and First Nations peoples.
Information on the conference venue, accommodation and registration will be available soon, circulated widely and posted on the website of the IEF
What INSPIRE readers like best is - Your - Story.
Doing something you think is not-so-big? Wondering if what you're doing is making a difference?
You'd be surprised how much people could learn from reading your story, from reading about your everyday life.
Whether you've done something grand or have been grand at doing nothing, we need your story. INSPIRE is a forum to share, a community of people who want to learn from each others' lives. Share your own way, of being one of the ... People Inspiring Responsible Business.
Send your story to EBBF.
"Meaningful" Job Offers
An EBBF member has decided to first look at the EBBF readership for a position in his company, whilst EBBF cannot in any way guarantee the good standing of its readership you are definitely more likely to attract values strong individuals to your company by communicating to the EBBF community.
1. Electronic Manufacturing Service Company, North East China
With staff of 70, located in North East of China, is seeking to fill the following position. For factory detail visit our website www.epoch-int.com
Production Manager:
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations for a staff of 50 in the production department.
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor and equipment to meet production targets.
• Develop production schedules, based on sales orders.
• Develop departmental budgets and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources, ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Review operations and confer with technical staff to resolve production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personnel grievances.
• Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost control programs.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
• Develop and implement production tracking reports, analyze production, and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
Requirement:
BS in an Engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years of management experience in the Electronic manufacturing.
Please e-mail your resume to foad@ghalili.com
2. Internship position at Ashoka
EBBF member Angela Lawaldt is looking for an individual interested in working with her in Germany as an intern for one of the most developed worldwide social entrepreneurship organisations: www.Ashoka.org.
Send an email to info@ebbf.org if you are interested, including your CV.
If you are interested in Social Entrepreneurship in general feel free to browse the EBBF Knowledge Centre dedicated to this topic.
3. World Economic Forum - various positions, Geneva, Switzerland
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and
not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
In the coming months The World Economic Forum, in partnership with leading global information technology companies, will launch WELCOM, a Web-based community-oriented collaborative intelligence platform that will allow the world’s business, government, media, and civil society leaders to better engage issues and more easily and effectively exchange knowledge and insight in addressing concerns.
To execute this strategy, the Forum is seeking to hire a team of key executives:
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
You are responsible for the content development and editorial standards of the WELCOM platform and its interactive operations. You will identify key emerging issues that are shaping global, regional and industry affairs and design effective community-oriented collaborations on these issues. You will promote input on key topics from constituents and oversee the Forum’s network of 1,000 thought leaders. You have at least 8 years experience in editorial management and b2b interactive media in a global organization. You have a proven track record in leading editorial teams, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and are ready to act as an ambassador for the Forum, engaging with senior leaders from all walks of life.
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
You are responsible for the content aggregation and production operations of the WELCOM platform, delivering content that drives and stimulates peer interaction, addressing key issues concerning the Forum’s communities and constituents. You will lead a team of Web producers to aggregate, summarize and package knowledge objects to produce a wide range of interactions, managing the efficient integration of various content feeds. You have at least 5 years experience in interactive content production and possess a sound understanding of media production technologies as well as Web 2.0 models. You are able to manage large and dynamic teams, delivering on several time-sensitive projects simultaneously. You are familiar with global affairs issues and thrive in a fast-moving environment.
WEBMASTER
You are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the WELCOM platform, ensuring the highest quality of site performance and user experience, optimizing designs and deploying functionalities that achieve the platform’s purpose. You will lead a team of programmers and external consultants to deliver solutions on schedule and within budget. You have at least 5 years experience in running a major Web interactive operation, preferably in the b2b or business information space. You have
a sound understanding of user-generated content and community sites, user interface design and usability, as well as an excellent grasp of the latest Web technologies. You are a team player, with the ability to manage people and multiple projects.
If you have the relevant background and qualifications for any of the above positions and are fluent in English, spoken and written, please apply through our website: www.weforum.org/careers
4. Corporate Responsibility Advisor - Watford and London, UK
Camelot is the operator of one of the most successful lotteries in the world, Camelot’s objective is to maximize returns to Good Causes through lottery games in the most efficient and socially responsible way. It is a Platinum Company in the latest BITC Corporate Responsibility Index.
ROLE PURPOSE:
• To ensure a high quality, technically accurate Social Report is produced through day-to-day management of Camelot’s social responsibility and reporting management system
• To contribute to ensuring that Camelot operates to high standards of corporate social responsibility
Salary: £35,374 - £39,535
Deadline 16th of July !
To apply: Address Camelot Group plc
Tolpits Lane
Watford
WD18 9RN
Url www.camelotgroupcareers.co.uk
5. Business for Social Responsibility - Managing Director - Paris, France
You can find all details on this very interesting job offer at
BSR's job recruting webpage.
6. Climate Change Specialist - Luxembourg
A large European Financial Institutions has a need for a Climate Change Specialist to join its well developed sustainability unit, based in Luxembourg. Applicants will need a post graduate qualification in the field of science and/or social science with relevant practical experience of at least five years gained in both the public and private sectors as well as project-specific experience. During this time you should have gained a thorough understanding of the main issues, including the policy and institutional and economic/financial aspects. You should have fluency in either French or English with a solid understanding of the other. This is a rare opportunity to become a part of a high profile financial decision making organisation.
www.endsjobsearch.co.uk/jobs/jobDetails/290018/-climate-change-specialist
7. International Consultant position available
Date: Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:52 am ((PDT))
Our organisation for the promotion of Eco-Enterprises develops
international partnerships for our members, and wishes to accelerate
collaborations in Europe and certain parts of the world.
It is in this context that we wish to recruit an International
Consultant.
The successful candidate will:
ð assist our members to develop internationally and access new
international markets.
ð undertake market research on behalf of members
ð organise and attend international prospecting missions
ð participate in the development of European projects in
conjunction with regional partners
Candidates should have an engineering (or equivalent) background and
at least 5 years experience in international business support, or
aiding SMEs in their export strategies. Geographically mobile, the
successful candidate should be fluent in written and spoken French
and English, and preferably practice at least one other foreign
language.
If this position is of interest, please address your application to
Jodie Bricout, International Projects Manager, j.bricout@cd2e.com
Please include in your application a cover letter in French and
English with your salary expectations, and a CV in French.
Interviews will be conducted in French and English.
Position based in Northern France.
8. Women’s Environment & Development Organization
Deputy Director Position Description
WEDO is an international women’s human rights and development organization that works to achieve women’s full equality and a healthy and peaceful planet. WEDO uses four interlinked strategies to achieve this goal: advocacy and monitoring in key global forums, particularly the United Nations; supporting advocacy efforts of women’s organizations at the national and regional levels; building broad strategic alliances within civil society to hold governments and corporations accountable; and engaging US women on foreign policy and global issues. Our four programs are: sustainable development, gender and global governance, economic and social justice, and US foreign policy.
WEDO’s Deputy Director works in close partnership with the Executive Director, providing institutional leadership and helping to run WEDO on a day-to-day basis. In particular, the Deputy Director will oversee program planning and implementation and supervise program staff. The Deputy Director will also have primary responsibility to oversee finance, administration and technology programs. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Development Director and Executive Director on fundraising and will assist the Executive Director on institutional development and organizational change processes. The Deputy Director reports to the Executive Director and acts in the absence of the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
• Program Planning and Supervision
o Supervise WEDO’s program staff;
o Support program staff as they develop and implement program plans;
o Oversee the development of program advocacy materials and publications;
o Ensure that program staff are maximizing “cross-cutting” opportunities to build on and strengthen each others’ work;
o Implement program monitoring and assessment systems to hold the organization accountable for outputs and impact as described in plans;
o Assist program staff in strengthening existing relationships with key WEDO partners and building strategic alliances with other human rights/social justice, governance and environment organizations to further WEDO program goals;
o Along with ED, serve as a WEDO spokesperson to the media and in public, including at the United Nations, other international bodies, conferences and meetings.
• Finance, Administration, and Technology
o Supervise Finance Director in developing annual budgets, cash-flow and grant reports, audit;
o Supervise Office Manager in general office administration, scheduling staff travel, ordering supplies;
o Supervise Technology Administrator in managing office network, recommending and installing technology upgrades, etc.
o With Executive Director, identify personnel needs and oversee recruiting and hiring processes;
o In consultation with Executive Director, communicate with, develop reports, and prepare minutes for the Board of Directors.
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• Fundraising
o Work with Executive Director and Development Director to plan, assess, and undertake fundraising activities;
o Along with Executive Director, represent WEDO to funders and potential funders;
o Assist Development Director, as necessary, in drafting grant proposals and reports and other fundraising-related materials, and review final drafts of proposals and reports.
• Institutional Development
o Assist Executive Director in leading WEDO’s “strategic directions” process (presently underway), examining organizational growth and possible shifts in program strategies and venues (e.g. local, national);
o Assist Executive Director in managing WEDO’s ongoing organizational change process: specifically, ensure that systems and structures to support people to work effectively and happily are in place.
Qualifications
o At least 10 years of senior level management experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably one focused on international issues;
o Demonstrated capacity in program planning, management, and evaluation;
o Experience supervising a staff of more than 5 people;
o Experience living and working in the Global South required;
o Experience in collaborating with international and regional activist and advocacy groups preferred;
o A team player with strong coaching and facilitation skills;
o Expertise in the field of international women’s rights and/or sustainable development, preferably with some knowledge and experience in one or more of the global issue areas of economic justice, governance or sustainable development;
o Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and ability to represent the organization at a senior level in national and international arenas. Fluency in other languages highly preferred;
o Law degree or Masters degree in a relevant field in the social sciences, development studies, public policy or related area.
Applicants from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply. WEDO is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or family status.
This position is based at WEDO’s offices in New York. (location is non-negotiable). Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits provided. Please send resume (cv) and cover letter describing how your experience and skills relate to the position by July 30, 2007 to depdirsearch@wedo.org. We are sorry, but incomplete applications cannot be considered. No calls, please.
