President, PWN Barcelona

LOCAL ROLE

President

The PRESIDENT is the head of the PWN Chapter and embodies the values, vision and mission of the organization.

Take a look at the role descriptions of the open positions and become part of a vibrant and enriching community of professionals. PWN Barcelona is a volunteer-based organization. All volunteers are members and are non-remunerated, sharing their time and experience to help this thriving organization to grow even more. 

All PWN volunteers, including Board members, must be Premium Members. If you are not currently a Premium Member you may still apply, but your application will be considered only after membership is confirmed. 

Application Process:

Please send your application to board@pwnbarcelona.net and we will follow up with you to schedule an interview. In your email, please include a short biography, with information on your professional background that is relevant for the role, your association with PWN and why you believe you are a good fit for the Board role of interest. Please also add a motivational paragraph explaining your motivation and commitment and how you see yourself contributing to the network. Describe your experiences and share with us your energy! 

Profile General Requirements:

• Self-motivation, commitment and accountability are a MUST

• Be well organized, and able to work efficiently and autonomously, as part of a small team of volunteers

• Commit to actively volunteer for a period of 2 years (duration of board mandate) 

• Attend regular meetings (hybrid) and calls with the Board and Volunteers 

• Commit to approximately 3-5 hours per week as needed 

• Respond to emails in a prompt manner

• Advanced level of English is required: English is the Chapter language, but communications with local authorities and institutions are also part of the role so knowledge of Spanish is a plus. 

The deadline for candidate submissions is August 31st, 2024. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The PRESIDENT is the head of the PWN Chapter and embodies the values, vision and mission of the organization.

• Legal representative of the Chapter. 

• Develops clear goals, leads and coordinates the strategic vision for continued sustainability and growth of the Network. 

• Provides leadership to the Board and to the Vice Presidents to deliver their defined roles and responsibilities. 

• Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority.

• Ensures that roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines are clear to the volunteers. 

• Chairs and develops an agenda for Board Meetings, the Annual General Meeting, and any Extraordinary General Meetings. 

• Ensures effective and efficient communication between the board, volunteers and members.

• Intervenes if conflicts of interest or confidentiality issues arise.

• With the support of the Secretary, ensures strong governance across the Network.

• Oversees the budgeting and financial planning along with the Treasurer. 

• Main contact for PWN Global - includes regular communication via online meetings and in writing.

IDEAL BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Strong leadership skills (must be able to motivate volunteers without financial compensation to deliver upon PWN´s commitment)

• Considerable experience having served as a leader within a corporate environment or in a similar volunteer position

• Strong communication skills written and oral

• Intercultural competence and empathy 

• Demonstrated experience setting strategy and motivating and aligning a team

• Time Commitment (This role may require a weekly average of 3-5 hours– primarily spent on coordinating and supporting the volunteer team, responding to emails and messages from PWN Global and other stakeholders,, review of expenses, payment of invoices etc.)