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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.

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.

Head of Finance & Administration (m/w/d)

Als Head of Finance & Administration (s.o.) in der deutschen Sektion von Action contre la Faim haben Sie die Möglichkeit, internationalen Impact in Start-Up Atmosphäre mitzugestalten, das finanzielle Management sowie eine interne Controlling & Finanzberichterstattung auf- und auszubauen und so Teil einer der größten Organisationen im globalen Kampf gegen Mangelernährung zu werden. Als Mitglied des Leitungsteams und Leiter/in eines Teams ist Ihr Anpacken gefragt, um Aktion gegen den Hunger erfolgreich weiter mitaufzubauen.

Executive Director, Bangladesh

Since the independence of Bangladesh as a nation, BRAC has played a defining role in the country’s economic and social development. As Executive Director for BRAC Bangladesh, you will work closely with BRAC’s Founder, Board and senior management to lead the strategic shift of the organisation, both as BRAC transitions into a global organisation, and as Bangladesh transitions to a middle-income country and adapts to development challenges such as urbanisation, climate change and migration. You are a mission-driven, strategic leader who is able to inspire and manage a high-performing team, oversee complex programmes and business operations, and cultivate and sustain senior government, donor and other stakeholder relations, meanwhile offering a vision for the future of BRAC in Bangladesh.

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.

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.

Starling Resources Director

Based in Bali, Starling Resources is an internationally-recognized consultancy with a track record of creating practical solutions for some of the most important economic, environmental and social problems facing companies, government agencies, and non-profit groups across Asia. The Director will take charge of the organizational development and growth strategy, as well as managing an experienced team that advise clients in the areas of conservation, climate and carbon issues, fisheries management, and forestry and land use.

Programme Officer, Campaigns, Prevent Child Abuse

The Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Programme at Oak Foundation has been working to build societies where children are never sexually abused. The aim is to hold global institutions accountable in preventing abuse, and to end impunity for child sexual abuse. While you will not be on the front line, your campaign experience will be important, as will your knowledge in engaging NGOs, funders, governments and global sports organisations at a high level. As a humble and engaged member of the team, you will contribute your knowledge and expertise to make a significant difference in the sector.

Regional Programme Quality Manager

As Regional Programme Quality Manager, you will be joining a young regional team in Asia with lots of capacity across country offices to bring notable change and a higher level of programme quality across the region. CBM is sought-after to give technical advice to governments, donors and ICSOs, for sharing their learnings of best practice in inclusive development. You will be joining at a moment of global momentum in the work on disability and inclusion in the international development sector which is increasingly recognised as a key sustainable development goal.

Campaign Leader Environment

The Environment Programme at Oak Foundation has already made a positive impact on our oceans and you will be expanding on those successes. You will be fostering collaboration between NGOs to focus on issues and establishing a network of funders to support the work. Although you will not be on the front line, your campaign experience will be important and you know how to engage NGOs, funders and government at a high level. You will contribute knowledge and advice, and although your role leading from behind will also require a dose of humbleness, you will be making a significant difference in the sector.

Director, Africa Region

Ranked the top NGO in the world for the third time running, BRAC is known for its holistic, data-driven and community-based programming. As Director for Africa, you will lead BRAC’s work across more than five countries, strengthening and deepening its programmatic work. 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 an Africa context.

U.S. Executive Director

The Love146 vision is the abolition of child trafficking and exploitation—nothing less. As the U.S. Executive Director, you will lead the organization to further strategically grow its influence and programs in trafficking prevention and survivor care across the country. With a strong team and many opportunities on the horizon, Love146 is poised for further growth, and you are an experienced nonprofit leader with the vision and skills to chart its course for future impact.

Regional Manager, Southeast Asia

As a global development enterprise working towards a world in which people can live in dignity, ICCO Cooperation takes both a business and nonprofit approach to strengthening agricultural systems through partnerships. As Regional Manager for Southeast Asia, you will lead a team across Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam, working for food security and economic empowerment of smallholder farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises. You are an entrepreneurial and innovative team leader who is able to create and capture new opportunities and transform them in commercially viable propositions.

Leitung Wachstum, Bindung und Service

Als Leitung Wachstum, Bindung und Service unterstütz du die deutsche Sektion von Amnesty International in der globalen Menschenrechtsarbeit. Du verantwortest die Planung, Umsetzung und Kontrolle aller Fundraisingmaßnahmen, das Mitgliederwachstum des deutschen Vereins, sowie einen ausgezeichneten Service für Unterstützer_innen und Mitglieder.

directrice générale ou directeur général, Canada

Afin de relever les grands défis environnementaux mondiaux, Greenpeace Canada s’efforce de protéger le climat, les forêts et les océans et de transformer notre système énergétique en luttant contre les carburants fossiles. À la direction générale, votre mandat consistera de poursuivre la transformation de Greenpeace Canada en une organisation soutenue par le pouvoir des citoyens. Vous devrez également maintenir la résilience de l’organisation et assurer sa victoire dans une poursuite-bâillon historique. Ce poste constitue une excellente opportunité pour une personne dévouée, courageuse et souhaitant diriger une organisation reconnue pour sa mobilisation créative et ses actes de désobéissance civile non-violente.

Executive Director, Canada

Greenpeace Canada stands at the forefront of global environmental challenges, working to protect our climate, forests and oceans and transform energy systems by mobilizing against fossil fuels. As Executive Director, you will continue Greenpeace Canada’s transformation into a people-powered organization, building new models of engagement. You will ensure our organization’s continuing resilience and victory in the face of a landmark environmental SLAPP suit. This is an exciting opportunity for a courageous and dedicated individual to lead an organization celebrated for creative activism and non-violent civil disobedience.

Directeur/rice des Ressources Humaines

La fonction ressources humaines est au cœur de l’activité humanitaire d’ALIMA. Le/la DRH assume la responsabilité de l’ensemble de la fonction ressources humaines. Membre du comité de direction, il/elle est chargé(e) de donner à la Direction des Ressources Humaines une dimension stratégique et est responsable de la mise en oeuvre concrète de son Plan d’action. Il/elle participe à la construction d’ALIMA à travers l’amélioration continue des éléments clés d’une stratégie RH : recrutement, rétention, fidélisation, gestion administrative, et ce dans le respect des valeurs et principes portés par la Charte ALIMA.

Executive Director, International

Ranked the top NGO in the world for the third time running, BRAC is known for its holistic, data-driven and community-based programming. As Executive Director of BRAC International, working in close collaboration with the Founder and the Governing Board, you will set the vision, and lead the growth and development of BRAC in Africa and Asia (excluding Bangladesh). This is an outstanding opportunity for an inspiring, dynamic, and mission-driven leader who has led significant change and can bring energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and business skills to scale-up operations and solve complex development challenges as part of a large South-led, South-bred global organization.

GründungsgeschäftsführerIn

Hass im Internet hat die Kommentarspalten verlassen und sich zur Waffe gegen Institutionen und Individuen gewandelt. Mehr und mehr Menschen sind mit plötzlich auftretenden Kampagnen und regelrechten Hate-Storms konfrontiert. Ihr Vergehen: ein pointierter Tweet, Unterstützung für Flüchtlinge oder die falsche Hautfarbe. Wer Massenhass im Netz ausgesetzt ist, fühlt sich oft überfordert und allein gelassen. Das will HateAid ändern. Als GründungsgeschäftsführerIn sind Sie für den Aufbau eines Teams und die Schaffung organisationaler Strukturen sowie den Ausbau und die Implementierung der Organisationsstrategie (inkl. des Fundraisings) verantwortlich.

Executive Director

The OPEN Network is a force multiplier for activists and groups creating people-powered change in 19 countries. As Executive Director, you will lead the network into its new chapter, solidifying its strengths as a convener and advisor to progressive digitally-enabled organisations. You are skilled in organisational development, adept at working across cultures, and understand the place and the potential of a network. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with a vision for connecting technology with social impact to coordinate and serve some of the world's leading social change organisations.

Executive Director

Crossroads International is a leading Canadian volunteer cooperation agency advancing equality for women and girls and eradicating poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries. As Executive Director, you will lead the organisation through its next growth phase, positioning it for increased influence and strategic alliances in Canada and beyond. You are an experienced nonprofit leader committed to advancing gender equality, with strong networks and a sound knowledge of the international development landscape.

Directrice générale ou directeur général

Carrefour International, organisation de coopération volontaire canadienne d’importance, s’attache à promouvoir l’égalité des femmes et des filles et à éliminer la pauvreté dans certains des pays les plus pauvres du monde. En tant que directrice générale ou directeur général, vous piloterez l’organisation dans sa prochaine phase de développement, de manière à en accroître l’influence et à élargir les alliances stratégiques au Canada et outre-mer. Vous possédez une grande expérience de direction dans le secteur à but non lucratif, faites preuve d’engagement à promouvoir l’égalité des sexes, et possédez de solides réseaux et une excellente connaissance du secteur du développement international.

Country Director, South Africa

As Country Director, you will be in charge of the leadership and operations of ActionAid South Africa in its mission to work with poor and excluded people to eradicate poverty and injustice. An excellent communicator and inspiring change leader, you will provide strategic vision while enhancing team cohesion. Your passion for social justice transcends the activist-space to also include a sharp focus on movement-building by translating the Action for Global Justice Strategy 2028 into country-specific initiatives.

United Nations Representative

Next year will be a landmark year for the ChildFund Alliance, as it marks both the high-level forum on the SDGS and the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. As the UN Representative, you will coordinate the Alliance’s engagements and contributions to these influential policy processes. As well as knowing how to access and influence the UN and related entities, you are a strong and strategic communicator, motivated to make the most of 2019 as a golden moment for children’s rights.

Communications and Digital Strategist

Next year will be a landmark year for the ChildFund Alliance, with the high-level forum on the Sustainable Development Goals; the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and ChildFund’s association with the world’s third-largest sporting event; the Rugby World Cup in 2019. This period will be an opportunity to produce compelling communications and content; including an advocacy publication in March 2019 and social media output across the Alliance and its Members during key moments.

Benelux Director

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and driven manager to lead HI’s offices in Brussels, Luxembourg and in the Netherlands. Acting as the National Association Director (NAD) for the Association Nationale Belge, Association Nationale Luxembourgeoise and Director for the Centre Opérationnel Bruxelles, you will play a pivotal role both in Benelux and the global federation. In implementing the 10-year strategy, you will be growing the team, its capabilities and funding while developing HI’s presence in Belgium, in Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Fundraising Manager

In this key role, the Global Coffee Platform is looking for a persuasive and ambitious Fundraising Manager to expand their network of partners and co-funders internationally; to build and strengthen relationships, and to support members’ programmes. Working alongside colleagues in the secretariat in Bonn, as well as across the organisation’s national platforms, the fundraising manager will be in charge of development and implementation of the network’s fundraising strategy and donor relations.

Conservation Director

This role is an exciting opportunity to serve on the leadership team of one of the newest independent offices of the WWF network, in a country rich with iconic species, forests and coastal resources. As Conservation Director, you will lead a dynamic program team and coordinate WWF Kenya’s conservation efforts by defining priorities, linking to global conservation outcomes, monitoring progress and assessing impact. You are a holistic thinker and strong communicator, passionate and committed to conservation and sustainable development.

Deputy Regional Director, Campaigns

As Deputy Regional Director for Campaigns, you will play a key leadership role in the Southern Africa Regional Office of Amnesty International. You understand campaigning trends and innovations and can guide and lead your team members to deliver high quality and impactful campaigns for human rights. You are strategic, resilient and creative, and uphold the high standards that underpin the credibility of Amnesty International.

Leitung Kommunikation und Programme

Als Leiter/in Kommunikation und Programme steuern Sie die Marke der CBM-D, leiten sämtliche strategische Kommunikationsaktivitäten und stellen die politische Interessenvertretung sicher. Mit einem Team von ca. 45 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern bearbeiten und entwickeln Sie zudem unser globales Programmportfolio. Gleichzeitig konzipieren Sie mit den Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus dem Fundraising integrierte Ideen und Konzepte zur Realisierung der strategischen Ziele der CBM-D.

Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean

Across the globe, an estimated 8 million children live in institutions. Most are there for a complex combination of reasons – poverty, disability, housing, and a lack of access to health and education services. Lumos is working to end the institutionalisation of children globally by 2050. As the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, you will lead the development of the regional strategy and oversee the country programs in Colombia and Haiti. You are a skilled influencer, adept in operational management, and share a passion for advancing children’s rights and well-being.

Vorstand Kommunikation

Als Vorstand Kommunikation sind Sie für das gesamte Fundraising-, Marketing- und Kommunikationsportfolio von terre des hommes zuständig. Sie leiten das Team und seine Referatsleiter und -leiterinnen fachlich, wie disziplinarisch. Als Teil der Geschäftsführung arbeiten Sie zudem an den strategischen Zielen und der Vision der Organisation mit und gestalten so gemeinsam mit Ihren Kollegen und Kolleginnen die Zukunft der Organisation.

Country Director, Nigeria

As CBM’s Country Director for Nigeria, you will be accountable for leading the development and effective implementation of the country plan, ensuring high-quality performance and alignment with CBM’s Federation strategy. You will take responsibility for strong financial discipline and for ensuring that partners are fulfilling CBM’s operational and financial reporting requirements. By developing relations with partners, local and national governments, and other development organisations, you will influence Nigeria’s inclusion development agenda.

Associate Director

At SEEK Development, you will have a unique opportunity to drive change in global development and shape a growing consultancy firm committed to social impact. As Associate Director, you will grow and deepen SEEK’s global policy and strategic advocacy practice area. You excel in leading high performing teams to support global organizations to solve some of their toughest challenges. Innovation, creativity and the highest professional standards are key parts of your DNA.

Director of Operations, United States

This important role offers the opportunity to be part of a growing team on the leading edge of providing innovative services for trafficked children in the US. The growing prominence of Love146 in their field means they need a capable and assured person to manage operations and systems across three states as the organization expands to around 60-70 staff in the next 5-6 years. Retention rates at Love146 are high and are attributed to a workplace culture centered on authenticity and positivity.

National Association Director

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and driven manager to translate Handicap International's global strategy into the Swiss context. You will grow HI's brand and lead the teams in Geneva and Bern through the next steps of the organisational change, as well as influencing, networking and increasing their resources for the global fight against poverty and exclusion.

Chief Executive Officer

The Southern Africa Trust is searching for a CEO to drive its work reducing poverty and inequality in Southern Africa by strengthening the voice of poor people in public policy processes. We are looking for a CEO who has strong relationship skills, both in leading staff and relating to key stakeholders across the region. The CEO should be politically and strategically savvy; able to mobilise resources; committed to driving a regional agenda; and innovative in their commitment to build a financially, socially and environmentally sustainable organisation.

Campaign Manager - Animals in Farming, Thailand

The majority of animals farmed for food live in conditions that cause suffering and stress. It’s time to rethink farming. In this new role, the Campaign Manager for Animals in Farming will lead the local implementation of a Thai campaign targeting industrial pig farming. We are looking for an excellent campaigner who is assertive, tactful and strategic in building power to affect change.