Vacancy - Foundation Director, Stelios Philanthropic Foundation

Nov 04, 2008 by WEditor

Job vacancy at The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation

by WEditor — last modified Jul 06, 2010 11:42 AM

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation will formalise and expand Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou's "giving back" efforts by fostering a new generation of entrepreneurs: young people who, thought business, will create value, jobs and opportunities for many others. With a first-rate business education and the Foundation’s support, Stelios Scholars and entrepreneurs will be well-prepared to develop new markets and foster entrepreneurship in their home countries of the United Kingdom, Monaco, Greece and Cyprus.

The Foundation will honour Stelios’ pledges of funding 10 scholarships per year at each of his alma mater universities: the London School of Economics and the Cass Business School, City University. In partnership with Leonard Cheshire, the UK based disability charity, The Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs will be awarded each year to encourage entrepreneurship and help remove the barriers disabled people face in starting businesses.

Based in Monaco, the Foundation is now seeking a director to help identify and support the next generation of entrepreneurs, help Stelios formulate other charitable giving and communicate the Foundation’s goals and successes to stakeholders across Europe.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of philanthropic relationships, including charities, universities and professional associations.
Review inquiries and proposals, screen and conduct due diligence, draft summaries and recommendations for review by founder and board.
Serve as the primary point person on foundation programmes and initiatives (e.g., the Stelios Scholars, Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year Award and other entrepreneurship and environmental programmes).
Create communications plans and materials, including web content, press releases and articles as well as organise several annual and special networking events and informal ceremonies involving the beneficiaries.
Develop ways to measure, learn from and improve impact; monitor progress of partnerships and report to founder and board on a regular basis.
Monitor grants and take actions as necessary to ensure sound management and good partnership.
Foster fellowship among the Stelios scholars and entrepreneurs, providing ongoing opportunities for them to network and support each other, improving their chances of long-term success.
Ensure smooth administration of the Foundation, with the help of the finance director of the easyGroup who works on the commercial side of Stelios' activities.

Qualifications

A track record of progressively responsible positions in a foundation, trust, private philanthropy office, university or corporate social responsibility organisation, preferably in programmes supporting entrepreneurship.
International work experience; demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively as part of a multi-national community.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Entrepreneurial, with creative problem solving abilities.
Fluent spoken and written English and fluent spoken French is required; fluency in written French and some knowledge of Greek is desirable but not a must.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and discretion.
Ability to focus on tangible results.
Familiarity with online social networking structures would be an advantage, as this could help keep in touch with the beneficiaries over the years and foster the community feeling between them.
High standards, integrity and a sense of humour.
Familiar with standard office software, emails and Blackberry communicators.
Ability to travel internationally.
Ability to live and work in the European Union - most likely the candidate will live in France and commute to Monaco for the working day.