What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director - National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) position at LBL?
The National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), managed by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, is seeking an experienced business manager, with extensive water industry expertise, to serve as its Executive Director (ED).
The NAWI ED will lead a world-class team of academic and industry partners in their mission to examine the critical technical barriers and research needed to radically lower the cost, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy of desalination. This executive has ultimate responsibility for NAWI's management and day-to-day operations, and is the principal externally-facing spokesperson for the organization, representing 420 alliance members. Working closely with the manager(s) from the Department of Energy, the ED ensures that NAWI's mission and vision are met and that all stakeholders' interests are fairly represented.
The NAWI program is funded through 2029. We anticipate that the Executive Director role will be full-time through at least 2028. The appointment may be extended after that, possibly at reduced hours, for up to 3 years.
What You Will Do :
- Establish and maintain close partnership with the DOE and other stakeholders. Ensure connectivity with other Federal agencies.
- Oversee all of NAWI's activities, manage day-to-day operations and ensure a smoothly functioning, efficient organization.
- Oversee and support the senior-level management team members and their hiring and performance management.
- Oversee the design, marketing, promotion and delivery of program messaging and communications through a variety of media channels.
- Assure program quality and organizational stability through the development and implementation of standards of control, policies and procedures, and regular evaluation.
- Recommend yearly budget for approval and prudently manages NAWI's resources within the budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
- Oversee the fiscal activities of NAWI including budgeting, accounting and DOE reporting.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives and drive the implementation of multiple research & development programs focused on the innovation of advanced water treatment technologies.
What is Required :
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