WWF, ASC Business Developer

Major Function:

In charge of the business development phase for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Reports to the WWF-US Aquaculture Program Managing Director and the ASC Steering Group.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Direct, coordinate and facilitate the development of the new multi-stakeholder Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Lead the ASC organization within 2 years to its operational phase.
2. Coordinate and participate in outreach to all stakeholder constituencies to engage in the ASC process.
3. Seek additional founding partners.
4. Develop a workplan and budget for the ASC development phase and secure the additional funding needed to launch the ASC.
5. Review and update the ASC business plan and seek long term funding.
6. Develop the governance, organizational and administrative framework for the ASC:
   a) Develop an ISEAL compliant governance system;
   b) Nominate board members and election procedures;
   c) Hire additional staff;
   d) Accommodate offices;
   e) Develop IT and administrative systems;
   f) Develop a communications strategy, including a web-page.
7. Conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis for the ASC that, among other things, builds off of lessons learned from MSC and other ISEAL compliant, standard holding entities.
8. Represent the program at internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences, and other functions of importance to the development of the ASC.
9. Ensure clear communication regarding process and progress to parties interested (e.g. regular updates through webbased and other communication tools).
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven ability to manage projects.
• Proven ability to create and implement strategic plans.
• Proven ability to create and track budgets.
• Ability to facilitate the work of others, take initiative, use independent judgment, and work effectively as a team member.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in French and other languages is a plus.
• Excellent people skills and proven ability to work in multi-cultural, international settings. Proven ability to relate to all different stakeholders in the supply chain, retail, trade and processing sector, as well as producers, civil society and government
• Familiarity with aquaculture, and the environmental and social issues surrounding aquaculture production is a plus.
• Standard setting and certification experience is a strong plus.

Application Deadline: