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Executive Director

As one of the first global affiliates of the ActionAid International federation, ActionAid International Kenya has an important voice in the General Assembly. As the Executive Director, you will be leading this country affiliate to implement the next three years’ strategy and strengthen national brand recognition. You are a strategic leader who will work closely with a vibrant and outspoken team, to strengthen programmes that empower women living in poverty and exclusion. Furthermore, you will ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation through resource mobilisation. Using a human rights approach based on feminist values and principles, you will engage with the government and other partners to ensure alleviation of poverty for communities living in remote parts of Kenya.

Program Officer – Gender and Inclusive Governance, Transparency, Participation and Accountability

As the next Program Officer for Gender and Inclusive Governance for Transparency, Participation and Accountability, you will work at the confluence of gender, social inclusion and accountability for marginalized and under-served populations in Africa. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of grants and contribute your expertise to an emerging program strategy for increasing the responsiveness of governments to their people. You are driven by building relationships of trust and empowerment, and supporting creative solutions to ensure the success of individual grantees. You are organized and an effective communicator, adept at managing and drawing insights from large amounts of information.

Executive Director

The Legacy Landscapes Fund is a new initiative safeguarding outstanding biodiversity areas in the Global South. The Fund will promote professional partnerships with protected area authorities, local communities and experienced NGOs to ensure efficient and impact-oriented management of important global biodiversity areas. As Executive Director, you will work closely with the Board to build the portfolio to up to 30 global landscapes by 2030. You will establish long-term partnerships with key stakeholders at a local and international level, while overseeing and implementing a new financing mechanism to support the protection and monitoring of protected biodiversity areas.

Leitung Programme

Die Johanniter-Auslandshilfe ist Teil der Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. und eine der größten und renommiertesten deutschen Hilfsorganisationen. In Ihrer Rolle als Leitung Programme sind Sie verantwortlich für die strategische Planung und Umsetzung von Programmen in 13 Länderbüros. Die Johanniter-Auslandshilfe vollzieht derzeit einen strukturellen Wandel, der darauf abzielt, die Organisation strategisch und operational zu stärken. Die Leitung Programme als Teil der Führungsriege der Organisation spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Begleitung und Umsetzung dieses Veränderungsprozesses.

Director, Regional Support Team, East & Southern Africa

UNAIDS is going through an exciting time of change and transformation under the new Executive Director. As Director of the Regional Support Team for East and Southern Africa, you will play a pivotal role in influencing and shaping policy around HIV/AIDS while ensuring it stays high on the agenda of national governments in the region and world leaders. In this unique and influential role, you will provide thought leadership in the region on issues closely related to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention such as gender, education and human rights. You will lead on translating the new global strategy to one that serves this important region that carries the highest burden of HIV/AIDS.

Executive Director

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) seeks to increase the capacity of African academic institutions to produce research that informs social policy and governance. As the Executive Director, you will lead a Pan-African organisation that is faithful to African ideals while advancing social science policy. You are an academic leader in the field of social sciences, with a vision for strengthening the capacity of social policy research on the continent.

Director(a) Ejecutivo(a)

Con más de 53 millones de personas en la pobreza, México es catalogado como uno de los países con mayor desigualdad en el mundo. Como Director(a) Ejecutivo(a) de Oxfam México, estarás a cargo de la implementación de soluciones prácticas e innovadoras para construir un país libre de injusticia y pobreza. Esta posición reporta al Consejo Directivo, a la vez que lidera al equipo directivo de la organización para el desarrollo de sus estrategias a nivel nacional. La persona encargada de la dirección, representará a la organización ante la confederación global de Oxfam, mientras asume el liderazgo del equipo interno para el desarrollo de las estrategias necesarias para la ejecución de sus programas a nivel nacional.

Executive Director

With more than 53 million people living in poverty, Mexico is ranked one of the most unequal countries in the world. As Executive Director of Oxfam Mexico, you will work to find practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. Reporting to the board of directors, you will lead a dynamic senior team, develop organizational strategy, and represent the work of Oxfam Mexico within the global confederation. You are an experienced team leader and effective communicator who is committed to building a future free of injustice and poverty by tackling the inequality that keeps people poor.

Executive Director

As Executive Director for the Caucasus Nature Fund, you will lead vital funding support for nature conservation in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. You will manage the organization across its programs, finances, communications and operations, supporting stunningly beautiful protected areas in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. By maintaining and developing relationships with national governments, the region’s national parks and other local implementing partners, as well as with donors, you will shape CNF’s development in the Caucasus region.

Head of Engagement Support

Greenpeace stands at the forefront of global environmental challenges, working to change mindsets and power dynamics so that we can prevent the climate and biodiversity crisis. As Head of Engagement Support, you will lead a team that guides and supports Greenpeace offices across the world to develop ambitious engagement strategies and deliver impactful campaigns with people at their centre.

Air Quality Manager

Transport & Environment is seeking an Air Quality Manager to manage T&E’s air quality workstream, notably policy and campaigns on zero-emission cars in the EU institutions, and wider network. Strong applicants will have knowledge and experience of EU policy-making, sophisticated advocacy and writing skills, and the ability to think strategically and communicate effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make an impact in accelerating the transition towards zero-emission mobility in Europe.

Director, Germany

Transport & Environment is looking for a politically savvy and well-networked individual to establish its national office in Germany. The Director will lead the development of a national advocacy strategy for EU transport decarbonisation through strategic communication and collaboration with key stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned advocate that is motivated to effect regulatory change for sustainable transport in Germany and the EU.

Senior Policy Manager

Transport & Environment (T&E) is seeking a Senior Policy Manager to join its new office in Germany. The Senior Policy Manager will work for regulatory change for sustainable transport in Europe in its most important member country: Germany. You will establish working relationships with key government representatives and media outlets to position T&E as a key actor in the automotive and transport sector in Germany. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is highly motivated to work proactively and independently on sustainable transport solutions for Germany and the EU.

Executive Director

Greenpeace Mediterranean stands at the forefront of global environmental challenges, working to change mindsets and power dynamics to protect the climate, forests and oceans, and transform energy systems. As the new Executive Director, you will lead a dedicated team based in Turkey and Israel, develop a new organisational strategy, and work to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a determined and dedicated individual to lead an organisation celebrated for creative activism and non-violent civil disobedience.

Country Director, DRC

As Country Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo, you will lead the development and implementation of country programmes and operations, while ensuring quality performance and alignment with the federation strategy. By developing relationships with local implementing partners, national governments, other development organisations, donor agencies and local communities, you will shape CBM's Disability Inclusive Development agenda in the DRC.

Secretary General

As Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada (AICES), you will be the primary external representative for the movement in English Canada and will lead AICES’s advocacy, research, campaigning, legal and communications strategies, initiatives and projects with respect to Canadian and international human rights issues. Working closely with the Executive Director and reporting jointly to the Board of Directors, you will represent the movement to and in front of a variety of stakeholders and audiences, including right-holders, members, supporters & donors, partners, media, political leaders, government officials & international human rights bodies and the general public. You are an experienced human rights advocate and inspiring public speaker, with a breadth of knowledge and vision for how to grow the Amnesty International movement in Canada, and an eye to advancing greater human rights change nationally and internationally.

Policy Director, Indonesia

As Policy Director for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, you will have an opportunity to lead a lifesaving movement for public health in Indonesia. Working with a small team and a range of partners and grantees, you will craft a vision and build a movement to reduce tobacco use in Indonesia. You are a strong communicator who brings new ideas and a track record in policy advocacy in Indonesia. You know that the tobacco industry is a rich and powerful adversary – and that challenge motivates you.

Country Director, DRC

Search for Common Ground is looking for a Country Director to steer its program and operations in DRC, as well as lead on fundraising, strategic orientation, and donor relations. DRC is Search for Common Ground’s largest country program in terms of revenue, portfolio, staffing and geographical reach. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with experience managing conflict transformation, governance or human rights programming in fragile contexts.

Senior Partnership Manager, Syria

As a Senior Partnership Manager for Syria, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing one of the largest and most important portfolios of Action Against Hunger, Spain. In this senior coordination role, you will liaise with multiple partners and donors to deliver urgent assistance and emergency support for the thousands displaced by the country’s growing civil war, ensuring that displaced families have access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene and other urgent needs.

General Director, Germany

MSF works in some of the most challenging areas of the world, helping those in the greatest need. The German Section of MSF, ÄRZTE OHNE GRENZEN e.V., is one of the 24 membership organisations of MSF. It is now recruiting the next General Director, who will play a pivotal role in leading and setting the direction for the German section, but also contributing to the overall strategic development of the MSF movement.

Global Director, Country Operations

Right To Play works to protect, educate and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play. Right To Play operates in 15 countries, and as Global Director, Country Operations, you will provide leadership and operational support to programs and teams active in a cluster of 8 countries. You are a natural collaborator with a drive for excellence who knows how to coach and develop empowered teams. You are resilient and independent, and can successfully lead at both the field and headquarters level.

Dirección Ejecutiva

Católicas por el Derecho a Decidir (CDD) está buscando a su(s) nueva(s) Directora(s) Ejecutiva(s) (DE) en México. Quien asuma la Dirección Ejecutiva de CDD se encargará de guiar el posicionamiento político a nivel nacional y regional, estableciendo óptimas políticas internas y estrategias de desarrollo institucional. Esta es una oportunidad única para estar al frente de la defensa de los derechos de las mujeres desde una postura católica y feminista. Católicas por el Derecho a Decidir está en la búsqueda de propuestas innovadoras para llevar el puesto de la dirección hacia una co-dirección. Se considerarán las postulaciones individuales así como aquellas enviadas para ejercer el co-liderazgo de la organización. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que para ser consideradas como co-directoras, la aplicación debe ser enviada en conjunto con la persona con la que aspira asumir la dirección.

Senior Director – Research, Advocacy and Policy

Amnesty International campaigns for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. In this leadership role for the International Secretariat, the Senior Director for Research, Advocacy and Policy will support the organisation as it moves towards a new organisational model. This is an exciting role for a prominent human rights leader to help shape the future of Amnesty International as it decentralises and strengthens the expertise and capacity for the Amnesty International movement worldwide.

Executive Director

Forus is seeking a dynamic, motivated and creative leader to take up the role of Executive Director and guide the work of the network. The ED will work closely with the staff, members and governance bodies of Forus, to strengthen the voice and capacity of national NGO platforms and regional coalitions. This is a unique opportunity to lead a global platform working on core challenges facing NGOs today to address power imbalance to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and achieving social justice, peace and democracy throughout the world.

Executive Director, Canada

Oxfam Canada believes that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights. As the Executive Director, you will lead a dynamic team working in Canada as part of the global Oxfam Confederation, working in partnership with the Board. You are a strong feminist communicator motivated by a passion for human rights and gender justice, with extensive senior management experience within international development. You also bring fundraising, media relations and change management skills that inspire confidence and trust.

Country Director, Thailand

At Right to Play, you will work for an organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play. As Country Director in Thailand, you will lead a country office bringing diverse teams together around the values and commitments of child rights and represent the organisation with external partners. You are an innovative team leader who will take charge of organisational development, including programming and fundraising.

Secretary-General

ActionAid International is a global federation that works closely with civil society organisations, social movements and supporters to empower people living in poverty and exclusion. As Secretary-General, you will lead the federation, working in partnership with its board, international leadership team and affiliates. You are a seasoned organisational leader and people manager, skilled at navigating complex international organisations, with demonstrated experience promoting feminist leadership, women’s rights, internationalisation and human rights-based approaches.

Country Director, DRC

For the last 25 years, Women for Women International has offered life-changing programming to nearly half a million women survivors of war. As Country Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo, you will lead a programme that moves women from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency. You are are a committed advocate for women’s rights and empowerment, with excellent leadership, communication and management skills and the ability to operate successfully in unstable and challenging environments.

Country Representative, Afghanistan

Ranked the top NGO in the world for the fourth time running, BRAC is known for its holistic, community-based programming. As Country Representative for Afghanistan, you will lead BRAC’s work strengthening and deepening its programmatic work in health and education. You have significant programme leadership experience, strong regional knowledge and resource mobilisation skills. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader to build on the vast technical knowledge and resources within BRAC and apply it to Afghanistan.

Security Manager

Greenpeace Africa campaigns for bold change that speaks to power, which can lead to high-risk situations. As the Security Manager, you will lead the implementation of Greenpeace's security strategy across the continent, including security assessments, risk analysis and staff training. The Security Manager will travel across Africa, leading a small team and collaborating and building relationships with Greenpeace Africa teams and its partners. You are a strong communicator who can influence and advise at the executive level and create a culture of security within Greenpeace Africa.

Global Sector Coordinator, Agriculture — Global Inclusive Value Chains

As the agriculture portfolio within SNV grows, we are seeking a new Global Sector Coordinator for Agriculture to serve as the technical lead on proposal development and programme implementation. You will have the opportunity to lead a highly motivated and mission-driven team to deliver on programmes and products within SNV’s agriculture portfolio. You are an excellent communicator and thought leader working at the nexus of the private and development sector, who enjoys building public-private partnerships in an international and fast-paced growth environment.

Regional Director, Africa

As WRI lays the firm foundation for effective long-term engagement in Africa, we are seeking a dynamic Regional Director to lead organizational growth and transformational change on the continent. You are experienced in influencing decision makers and leading science-based research in Africa, and developing deep partnerships to create impact at scale. You are a savvy fundraiser and dedicated people manager, who can find synergy across disciplines and unite and solidify teams operating across multiple locations.

Executive Director

Sphere is a worldwide community that brings together INGO, UN agencies, donors, private sector, practitioners, and many others to improve the quality and accountability of humanitarian assistance around the world. Their flagship publication, the Sphere Handbook, is one of the most widely known sets of common principles to be applied in humanitarian response. As their Executive Director, you will lead the global strategic direction of this vibrant and committed global network to improve the quality and accountability of the humanitarian sector.

Director, Institute for Humanitarian Action

As the Director of the HI Institute for Humanitarian Action, you will be in charge of a unit serving the global network of Humanity and Inclusion (previously known as Handicap International), providing support and advice on ethical questions and international humanitarian law. You are experienced and knowledgeable of NGO field operations and international humanitarian law, as well as a savvy networker and relationship builder, ready to grow strategic relationships within the federation and with external partners.

Country Director, Afghanistan

As a politically fragmented and natural disaster-prone nation, Afghanistan has long faced levels of chronic insecurity, internal displacement, and widespread poverty. ACF works in Afghanistan delivering programs for nutrition, health, WASH, and mental health care across six provinces. As Country Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, funding and implementation of the country strategy and growth of the program portfolio. As a seasoned leader in complex contexts, you will bring resilience and expertise to a broad portfolio of humanitarian and development programs.

Geschäftsleiterin / Geschäftsleiter

Als CEO der Stiftung Biovision übernehmen Sie die operative Führungsverantwortung einer innovativen Nichtregierungsorganisation in der Schweiz, mit starkem Partnernetzwerk in Afrika. Sie leiten und gestalten die mittelgrosse NGO mit rund 40 Mitarbeitenden am Hauptsitz in Zürich im dynamischen Umfeld von nachhaltiger ökologischer Entwicklung im globalen, wie auch nationalem Kontext.

Country Director, Ethiopia

WRI Africa aims to be a leading voice for sustainability in selected countries on the continent by developing deep partnerships with key pan-African institutions to ensure our analysis, data and tools encourage large-scale impact. As Country Director, you will play an important leadership and strategic role in co-creating effective, efficient and coherent engagement of WRI in Ethiopia by expanding the reach and impact over time. Reporting directly to the Regional Director for Africa, you will join at the foundational phase of WRI Africa, giving you the opportunity to be an integral part of shaping the history of WRI in Africa. With excellent on-the-ground program experience, research expertise and communications skills, you will focus on development, environment, economic and governance issues which are in line with the expanding work in Africa.

3 Global Campaign Leaders

Greenpeace International stands at the forefront of global environmental challenges, working to change mindsets and power dynamics so that we can protect our climate, forests and oceans and transform energy systems. As a Global Campaign Leader, you will lead and manage the development, execution and delivery of global campaign strategy goals. You will also lead innovative global campaign strategies while influencing decision-makers across the national and regional offices.

Director, Humanitarian Action and Resilience

ActionAid International (AAI) seeks to be an innovative game-changer in the humanitarian response sector. As the Director of Humanitarian Action and Resilience, you will be at the forefront of AAI’s humanitarian and emergency response, providing strategic leadership to the federation in times of disaster. Guided by a feminist approach, you will build AAI’s humanitarian signature that shifts power to local actors, holds humanitarian actors accountable to affected communities and actively promotes women’s leadership as well as protection of women’s rights. As Director, you will have the space to innovate, influence practice at local levels, as well as influence policy and discourse at the highest levels of decision making.

Country Director, Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a success story for WaterAid; the programme is well-funded and their advocacy has seen the right to water and sanitation being written into the country's constitution. The President has also committed to a ‘Zero Water Burden’ for women—and yet there is more to be done. A well-funded programme and talented team are waiting for your leadership and skills in advocacy to help people claim their rights and address inequalities in a society where access to sanitation remains low.