Global Battery Alliance Program Manager
Global Battery Alliance Program Manager
RBA - Responsible Business Alliance
Remote
Background
The Global Battery Alliance (“GBA”), established in 2017, is a global multi-stakeholder, pre-competitive partnership that seeks to accelerate the scale-up of the battery value chain sustainably. The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), one of the world's largest industry coalitions dedicated to corporate social responsibility in global supply chains, has been selected as the Service provider to provide staffing to support the development of the GBA.
Additionally, through its position as the Project Management Office (PMO) for the GBA Cobalt Action Partnership (CAP) established in 2020, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) supports the operationalization of a global multi-stakeholder, pre-competitive partnership that seeks to urgently eliminate child and forced labor from the cobalt value chain, contribute to the sustainable development of communities, and respect the human rights of those affected by the value chain. The RMI is an initiative of the RBA.
This position is a unique leadership opportunity to support the implementation of the GBA and CAP including engagement with key external stakeholders, facilitation and support of the GBA working groups, coordination of technical inputs and consultation on key processes and technical products developed through the partnerships, and overall coordination. The position will consist of approximately 60% of time dedicated to the Cobalt Action Partnership, with remaining time to be dedicated to general GBA activities.
This opportunity is well-suited for a dynamic self-starter with experience working on responsible sourcing issues and an interest in facilitating and working in a multi-stakeholder environment. The position will be housed as part of the staff of the Responsible Business Alliance.
This position will report to the GBA Executive Director, with cross-functional support from RBA’s Senior Project Manager and Vice President of Responsible Sourcing.
Location
- Remote - Flexible. Preferred locations include the RBA headquarter office in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. Current RBA international hubs: Brussels, Mexico City, Beijing, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur;
- Periodic international travel required.
Anticipated Start Date: July or August 2021
Key Responsibilities
- GBA and CAP Coordination:
- Serve as the key point of contact for stakeholders and partners, managing and supporting working group deadlines, and facilitating group meetings;
- Collaborate with teams to incubate, plan, and implement programming, driving collaboration, innovation, and cross-discipline synergies;
- Facilitate workgroups as directed;
- Liaise with stakeholders and foster positive stakeholder relationships.
- Program Implementation:
- Contribute to GBA and CAP’s development, including adherence to organizational operating procedures, alignment with international standards and stakeholder expectations;
- Conduct benchmarking and technical review work, where needed.
- Organizational Support
- Lead administrative functions:
- Communications (managing newsletters, develop written collateral, listservs, social media, etc.);
- Meeting and event coordination (agendas, notes, materials);
- Supporting membership (member management/onboarding and managing member and stakeholder platforms);
- Financial health (support fiscal management, budget tracking, and financial reporting).
- Provide support to GBA member companies, responding to requests, and proactively addressing member and stakeholder inquiries;
- Provide support for grants and other new projects;
- Provide support to any other ad-hoc projects, as needed.
- Lead administrative functions:
Required skills and experience
- Bachelor’s degree required as well as a Master’s degree in a relevant field and three (3) years of experience or 5+ years of relevant work experience, demonstrating progressive and diversified career growth;
- Fluency in English, written and verbal communication (fluency in French is desired, but not required);
- Familiarity with:
- Social and environmental assurance frameworks, industry compliance programs, and/or development projects;
- Technical aspects of battery supply chains/industrial supply chains (procurement, supply chain mapping, risk management, traceability), mining/metals risks, child labor, forced labor and social/labor issues;
- Stakeholder engagement related to innovation initiatives.
- Demonstrated Excellence:
- Program/project coordination for complex, multi-year projects or programs;
- Managing teams and collaboration skills;
- Problem identification and problem-solving experience;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely, efficient manner;
- Accustomed and prepared to work with colleagues and members in different time zones and using technology for communication (WebEx, email, Skype, etc.);
- Excellent presentation and external communication skills;
- Working in an international, multistakeholder, and multicultural environment.
Additional information
The RBA and the GBA are committed to creating a diverse work environment. We strongly encourage applicants from varied backgrounds to apply. At RBA and the GBA we aspire to be an employer of choice where a mix/range of talented individuals contribute to the team and do their best work.
How to apply
Please send cover letter, resume, salary expectations and starting date availability to secretariat@GlobalBattery.org with “GBA Program Manager” in the subject line. Please indicate where you learned about the role. Preliminary interviews will be video-based using WebEx. References and standard background checks will be required for final candidates. Interviews will start on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are identified.
