Board Member – Renewable Energy Advisor, Africa (Global-Virtual)

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Virtual Organization Management Institute is the world's leading and only 100% virtual global educational institute, think tank, professional association, certification and accreditation provider, and conference producer strictly focused on the modern virtual organization management discipline founded and pioneered by its founder since 1997.

Job Description

Board Member - Renewable Energy Advisor, Africa (Global-Virtual) Virtual Organization "A Virtual Organization is an organization which strictly uses all of the following: a virtual workspace, a virtual workforce, and virtual organization management (i.e., best practices, policies and procedures for operating and managing an organization in a 100% virtual environment.)" by Prof. Pierre Coupet of Virtual Organization Management Institute Overview The VOMI Global Think Tank and Advisory Board serves as a global think tank and advocacy group for Virtual Organization Management Institute (VOMI) - as well as an advisory committee to the Office of the Chairman on matters pertaining to local, regional and international issues, events and opportunities. As thought leaders and advisors to the Office of the Chairman, its members provide the sort of global insight and diversity necessary to promote and achieve the mission of VOMI: To carry the Luminous Light of VOMI to every single individual in every corner of the globe. Role and Responsibilities: The Board Member, Renewable Energy Advisor, a member of the African Affairs Subcommittee, shall, on a 6-month interim appointment basis, have responsibility for attending all meetings of the subcommittee and carrying out the duties, responsibilities, and policies established by the board. Will represent the subcommittee on the Global Ambassadors Committee in all matters related to sustainable and renewable energy in the African region. Will serve as a focal point of contact between the Board and the African energy community, including prominent world leaders in both the private and public sectors, on all matters pertaining to the introduction, adoption, and benefits of virtual organization management education in the energy sector. Will contribute knowledge of existing local and regional energy needs and consumption practices, familiarity with the principal actors and stakeholders, and introduce creative ideas on sustainable energy which seek to meet not only today's energy needs but also tomorrow's needs for a brighter and more prosperous region. Will participate as speaker, at both live summits and global web-media-conferences, on the benefits of sustainable energy and the need for strong and vibrant virtual organizations in the private and public energy sectors throughout the region. In questions of procedure during board meetings, the Renewable Energy Advisor, with the assistance of a parliamentarian, shall follow Robert's Rules of Order.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: You must fit one of the following profiles:

• A current Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering Program student, with at least one full year remaining, who either resides inAfrica or is a native-born African, and is also a Social Media Guru;
• A retired or semi-retired VISIONARY Renewable Energy executive who is held in high esteem in your region of the world and wants to get back into the game in a very productive and exciting way through participation on the board. Admission is limited only to individuals who are NOT currently working on a permanent full-time basis, are financially independent - at least for the time being - and are not searching for a part- or full-time job to make ends meet, and do not have or anticipate any sort of immediate and short-term financial constraints. Please note that this position is not a substitute for a permanent part- or full-time job for individuals who are dealing with ordinary bread and butter issues and need to immediately secure gainful part- or full-time employment -- and nor can anyone be considered for this position if he/she is currently searching for a full-time job. Please do NOT apply if you do not meet the foregoing requirements. As well, we require the following:
• Above all else, strong moral and ethical values and an Outstanding WORK ETHIC!
• A passion for all things Social Media and Virtual Organizations
• Sufficient time to devote to all board activities
• An extensive and impressive Circle of Influence in business, academia, and government
• Willingness to learn how to operate and manage, under minimal guidance and supervision, in a 100% virtual organization environment
• Highly disciplined, focused, and extraordinary ability to adapt and thrive in a virtual organization
• Must be totally self-sufficient in a 100% virtual environment
• Excellent written and oral communication, research, and writing skills
• Willingness to be a Team Player and function within the constraints of tight deadlines
• Fluency in English required, additional language proficiencies (French,

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