Tuesday, June 5, 2012

International Development - Business Unit Manager Physical - Devex

Cardno Emerging Markets (EMR) is part of a global consulting organization and provides professional services to a diverse range of international clients in the public and private sectors.? Core business includes delivery and management of major aid initiatives in core disciplines such as education, health, HIV and AIDS, governance, infrastructure, resources and environment management. Our work spans across Europe, Latin & North America, Asia, the Pacific and Africa.? With over 6,000 staff worldwide, Cardno?s vision is to be a world leader in the provision of professional services to improve the physical and social environment of people in developing countries.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Business Unit Manager to lead the Physical Infrastructure Business Unit within our Emerging Markets Asia Pacific Area. ?Reporting to the Area Manager ? Asia Pacific you will play an integral role in successfully managing the Business Units P&L, whilst driving business development activities with energy and managing a team of skilled professionals located in countries across the Asia Pacific. You will be part of a cohesive management team of Business Unit managers under the Asia Pacific Area with shared accountability to achieve key financial targets and strategic goals.

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The position will be based in one of our Head Office locations in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney however, it is expected that you will be available to travel frequently both domestically and internationally.?

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The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years? experience in all aspects of International Development Assistance within the field of Urban Infrastructure. You will have proven experience in managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams including development country partner firms. It is essential that you have experience in sourcing and negotiating international contracts whilst having experience in participation and preferred management of international infrastructure projects funded by international lending agencies and/or donors.

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Qualifications and Experience

>? Civil Engineering degree, with a minimum of 10 ?years? experience in Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

>??10 years? experience in International Development ?Assistance

>??Proven experience with international donors in successfully winning and managing business to a high level of client satisfaction

>??Experience working in countries in the Asia/Pacific region

>??Strong people management skills to lead a global and successful team

>??Hands on work experience in project development and delivery in developing countries

>??An ability to support and facilitate the provision of technical assistance? for all projects

>??An ability to support and mobilize required resources, investments and assistance for all projects ensuring achievement of measurable impact and results

>?? An ability to manage a P&L and other corporate requirements

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Personal characteristics

>?Demonstrates integrity by modeling the Cardno values and ethical standards

>?Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills

>?Excellent networking skills to engage with both internal and external partners

>?Outstanding communication skills

>?Strong project and people management skills

>?Positive, constructive attitude and approaches work with energy

>?Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback

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?If interested in this position please email your application to

by 20 June 2012

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