Pearson Peacekeeping Centre Vice President Business Development Job Vacancy in Ottawa, Canada

The Pearson Centre, Inc. is seeking a seasoned
executive for the position of Vice President, Business Development, to provide
strategic leadership and the overall management of the business development and
stakeholder relations functions in alignment with the Centre’s mission, vision
and strategic direction. The Vice President reports to the President and work
collegially with members of the senior management team to move the Centre’s
strategies and priorities forward. The successful candidate is an innovative
and strategic thinker and is comfortable working in a multicultural, complex
and dynamic environment, with a flexible approach.

Key responsibilities include:


Implementing the business development strategy with the objective of
securing new business opportunities.

 Directing
the business development and stakeholder relationship activities of the Centre
ensuring alignment with the mission and vision.

 Actively
contributing as a member of the executive team, and attracting and mentoring
high-performance team members.

Key qualities include:

 A
university degree;

 Experience
in the peace and security sector preferred but not essential;

 Business management,
consulting and customer relations management experience;

 Ability to
think creatively – to suggest fresh approaches to challenge the status quo;

 Projects a
professional demeanour and communicates well with various levels of internal
and external clients;

 Able to
manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with
multiple priorities. This is a full time position located at the Pearson
Centre’s Ottawa office. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and a
cover letter to hr@pearsoncentre.org
by 4 pm EST 06 February 2013. Please quote reference #VPBD-0113.