krisericksen
p o box 9824 wellington 6001 new zealand
p +64 (0)4 938 6539
m +64 (0)21 116 4558
e skf@paradise.net.nz
14 April 2005
Dear Mike
Director: Living Streets Aotearoa
I am applying for the recently advertised position of “Director - Living Streets Aotearoa”. I firmly believe that walking is healthy and environmentally friendly, and as a means of transport and recreation it deserves greater support and promotion.
I have the relevant background and experience to promote the social and economic benefits of walking and pedestrian-friendly communities. I feel confidant about advocating for walkers and pedestrians in planning for urban, regional and national land use and transport, and liaising with walking groups, locally, nationally and internationally.
I am a self-starter with good communication, networking and diplomacy skills. I have also worked in the NGO field, and have experience in organisational development and project management.
My Curriculum Vitae and an outline of my “project roles” can be found at: www.krisericksen.homestead.com. Below is a “self-assessment” of how I fulfil the knowledge, experience and skills specifications for the position. Links to printable versions of these documents can be found at the bottom of this page.
Referees can be provided on request.
Yours sincerely
Kris Ericksen
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience:
Experience of organisational development
Experience of working in a non-government organisation or working closely with organisations in this field
Experience of successful fundraising from a wide variety of public, corporate and/or charitable sources
Experience in the development and maintenance of supportive and effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience in the planning and management of projects
Experience of working with and managing volunteers
Experience of campaign and advocacy work
An understanding and appreciation of the issues surrounding the needs of, and current provisions for, pedestrians and walkers is desirable
Skills:
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing on a range of issues to a variety of stakeholder groups
The ability to plan and organise multiple tasks and to ensure deadlines are met
The ability to understand the motivations and objectives of key stakeholders and to manage relations with them effectively
Basic budgeting and financial skills
Good ICT skills
Self Assessment
Relevant experience from Diabetes NZ
Relevant experience from Diabetes NZ and Department of Conservation.
i)
Assisted with funding applications at
Assisted with funding applications at Diabetes NZ.
ii)Have obtained $10,000 funding for the NZ
Have obtained $10,000 funding for the NZ Paragliding Team competing in Brazil
iii)Currently negotiating a significant
Currently negotiating a significant sponsorship for the NZ Hang Gliding &
Paragliding Association with a major
corporate.
Relevant experience from Department of Conservation, Transfund and Diabetes NZ
Significant experience of planning and management of projects at Diabetes NZ and DOC.
Indirect experience with volunteers at Diabetes NZ. We host Wwoofers on our private property.
Relevant experience from Diabetes NZ. During the 1980’s I was on the National Executive of the Native Forest Action Council.
Knowledge of the “Getting there – on foot, by cycle”. Knowledge of issues from working at Transfund.
Demonstrated ability in oral and written communications. Improving oral skills at Toastmasters.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Relevant experience from Diabetes NZ and Department of Conservation.
Relevant experience from Diabetes NZ and Department of Conservation.
Can construct web sites, touch type and use Microsoft Office, etc
Printing versions
Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in Rich Text format
Project roles in Excel format
