WANTED: JAPAN COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE

「社会起業家」の父といわれるBill Draytonが
1980年に立ち上げたAshokaが日本代表を
探しているので、告知に手伝ってくれという
依頼がありました。　間違いなく、この分野
ではMost Respectedな組織です。

詳細（英語）は↓こちらら

Ashoka (www.ashoka.org) is the world’s largest association of social entrepreneurs — men and women who are creating new institutions and system-changing solutions for the world’s most urgent social problems. Since 1980, Ashoka has pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship, electing and connecting more than 2,000 individuals with system-changing ideas in over 70 countries.

Our next challenge is to launch Ashoka’s mission in Japan, seizing the historical opportunity and marshalling the appropriate Ashoka resources and people to create a new base of social solutions in the country. We seek a highly entrepreneurial individual with strong strategic thinking skills, solid business and social sector experience, and a deep commitment to social change to lead our launch into Japan.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

· Move Japan from the stage that it is at now, toward a future in which many more people take initiative to solve social problems, speeding Japan’s transformation towards an “Everyone a Changemaker” society. This is Ashoka’s core vision.

· Develop strategies and networks to identify opportunities for Ashoka’s programs (Youth Venture, Changemakers) to offer young people an opportunity to learn change techniques and practices.

· Develop strategies and networks to select and support leading social entrepreneurs in Japan and to link them to the global network of Ashoka Fellows

· Build bridges between corporations and citizen sector organizations beyond the usual corporate social responsibility. Also, engage leading business entrepreneurs who want to make a meaningful contribution to their society.

· Develop and implement a program of increasing awareness of Ashoka in Japan, including:

o Events (seminars, visits by Fellows, senior level Ashoka visits) to increase the understanding of social entrepreneurs

o Media coverage about Ashoka and Ashoka programs

what it takes:

· Creative fundraising strategy to support and launch of Japan program, while also leveraging the global fundraising effort to continue growing Ashoka

· Innovative strategies for bridge-building between the government, business, and social sector

· A clear marketing strategy, particular for the local or industry-specific needs, that enables the societal transformation

· Devotion to transforming Japan and seeing it as a major entrepreneurial opportunity

· Commitment to real results and willingness to work with peers in Ashoka’s global community to achieve them

THE PERSON:

· Demonstrated intra/entrepreneurial track record

· Significant leadership and experience in the social AND business sector

· A strong track record of innovation and systems-building regardless of previous employment

· Capacity to effectively communicate with - and engage - various stakeholders from all sectors

· Fluency in English required

Ashoka’s Hiring Criteria:

· Entrepreneurial: Has started up and sustained creative, system-changing initiatives in their school, college, workplace, and/or has successfully pioneered a venture of his/her own

· Collegial: Strong intellectual capabilities to understand sophisticated concepts easily, see how they fit together in new ways, and able to inspire as well as learn from colleagues

· Innovator for the Public: Has a genuine, proven commitment to creating social impact through innovation in the social sector

· Ethical Fiber: Is a trustworthy leader, confidant and friend.

· Bold self-image: Has self-perception and confidence that allows for the envisioning and implementation of large-scale, systemic innovation

Additionally, we will look for significant leadership and experience in the social/ business sector, a strong track record of innovation and systems-building regardless of the institutions worked in and capacity to effectively communicate with - and engage - various stakeholders from all sectors.

Application:

Position available immediately. Please send a resume, cover letter, and compensation expectation to careers@ashoka.org. Include “Japan Representative” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

For more information, visit us: www.ashoka.org/careers