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Programme Coordinator, Ruvuma Transboundary Landscape

WWF Tanzania and WWF Mozambique conserve habitats and species through strong field action. The Programme Coordinator will work across the two organisations to preserve vital ecosystem services of the Ruvuma Transboundary Landscape. Working closely with provincial governments, partners and communities from each side of the border, the Programme Coordinator will ensure good relations and collaboration for the protection of the wildlife, marine life and forests within the Landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with outstanding interpersonal skills and experience in natural resources conservation in East and Southern Africa.

Executive Director

The Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA) is a not-for-profit organization that uses the law and science to protect the environment, defend the human right to a healthy environment and promote climate justice in Latin America. As Executive Director, you will lead a team of talented professionals in developing and implementing effective strategies, work with the team and board of directors to ensure AIDA’s financial growth and strength, and represent the organization to the public and key community, NGO and governmental stakeholders. This is an exciting role for someone with a deep commitment to and thorough understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the region in terms of environmental and climate justice.

Director, Sector Faith

Porticus collaborates with partners around the globe to foster human dignity, social justice and sustainability. As the Sector Faith Director, you will have the opportunity to lead and drive a programme grant portfolio for one of Europe’s largest family philanthropies. You will report directly to the CEO and as a member of the Management Team, you will jointly work on the overall direction and impact of the foundation as a whole. You are an authentic, strategic and engaging leader, grounded in the experience of a Catholic Church environment, including other major religious organisations.

Director/a Ejecutivo/a

AIDA brinda apoyo legal y técnico gratuito para proteger el ambiente y a las comunidades de América Latina a través del desarrollo, implementación y cumplimiento efectivo del derecho nacional e internacional. Nuestro trabajo se enmarca en el nexo entre el ambiente y los derechos humanos, llevando el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos a los asuntos ambientales. La persona que ocupe la Dirección Ejecutiva será responsable de la estrategia general de AIDA, del liderazgo del equipo y de mantener relaciones de calidad con una amplia red de aliados estratégicos. Estamos buscando un nuevo liderazgo para fortalecer y consolidar nuestros esfuerzos en favor de los ecosistemas y comunidades de la región.

Technical Advisor, Inclusion

CBM addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability and works in partnership to create an inclusive society for all. As the Technical Advisor – Inclusion, you will offer technical expertise and be a relationship-builder across CBM's work. You are a mission-driven leader who is highly experienced in inclusive programming and training with deep knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of inclusion.

Regional Community-Based Inclusive Development Advisor

CBM is committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. The Community-Based Inclusive Development team comprises experts in inclusive development, and in this role, you will build the capacity of country offices and partners in the area of Community-Based Inclusive Development with a particular focus on disability inclusion. You are experienced in grassroots community development in Africa and thrive on helping others deliver inclusive community-specific programming through your exceptional facilitation skills. You are analytical with the ability to identify gaps and proactively create solutions to contribute to inclusive societies.

Regional Communications and Brand Coordinator

CBM is committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. In this role, you will develop and implement communications, social marketing, and advocacy plans in West Africa.You are an impact-driven development professional with communications expertise, excited about raising the global profile of disability-inclusive development in this newly created regional role. You bring strong brand management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to articulate messages to diverse internal and external audiences.

Director of Fundraising

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact and to play an important role in the growing field of climate philanthropy. You will design and activate a fundraising strategy focused on foundations and private philanthropy. You are a strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills and an understanding of the reporting systems necessary to support this work.

Director of International Campaigns

In this role, you will shape an organizational strategy that enables high-impact international and national coalitions to secure decisive action by governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You are a strategic and impact-driven campaigner, with experience leading international campaigns, deeply committed to the values of diversity, collaboration and learning.

Director of People and Operations

You are an entrepreneurial leader with experience setting up and managing people-driven systems that support the success of a global virtual team working for change. In this role, you will develop Climate Catalyst’s people strategy, business plan, structure and ways of working, and recruit great people into the roles that will be designed that support the success of a global virtual team working for change.

Head of Campaign Networks

In this role, you will identify and design campaigns and establish Climate Catalyst as a trusted and inspiring partner. You understand the power of networks and know how to create, nurture and expand them for impact. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious global campaigner to come in at the ground floor, and shape the trajectory of an organisation working on the most challenging issue of our time.

Director/a Ejecutivo/a

Protection International apoya a las personas defensoras de los derechos humanos a través de la acción-investigación, actividades de promoción, formación de capacidades, ayuda financiera y gestión de riesgos. Como Director/a Ejecutivo/a, estará a cargo de la estrategia general de esta organización de red y entablará alianzas con una gama diversa de grupos de interés. Se trata de una oportunidad apasionante para dirigir una organización en el proceso de descentralización y para respaldar el trabajo fundamental de las personas defensoras de los derechos humanos de todo el mundo.

Directeur·rice exécutif·ve

Protection International soutient les défenseur·e·s des droits humains par la recherche-action, le plaidoyer, le renforcement des capacités, le soutien financier et la gestion des risques. En tant que directeur·rice exécutif·ve, vous dirigerez la stratégie globale de cette organisation fonctionnant en réseaux et établirez des alliances avec un large éventail de parties prenantes. Il s'agit d'une formidable possibilité de diriger une organisation en cours de décentralisation et de soutenir le travail essentiel des défenseur·e·s des droits humains dans le monde entier.

Executive Director

Protection International supports human rights defenders through action-research, advocacy, capacity-building, financial support and risk management. As Executive Director, you will lead the overall strategy for this network-driven organization and build alliances with a diverse range of stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an organization in the process of decentralization, and support the critical work of human rights defenders all over the world.

Executive Director

The American Botanical Council is an internationally respected scientific clearing house for the safe and effective use of herbs and medicinal plants. As Executive Director, you will bring fresh vision and strategy to the organization, building on its legacy of scientific contributions to the field of herbal medicine. You are an entrepreneurial leader and natural relationship builder with a passion for the responsible use of herbs and medicinal plants. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an organization with a diverse portfolio into a new era.

Research Director

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) seeks to strengthen social policy and governance research responsive to policy needs in Africa. As Research Director, you will lead the organisation’s research agenda and engage with policy actors and think tanks, research institutes, governmental and non-governmental organizations in Africa and internationally. You are well-published in social science research and able to interact comfortably with peers and associates in African and international academic communities.

Head of Racial Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Amnesty International is committing itself to organisational change and transformation to become a more inclusive, diverse and equal organization. As Head of Racial Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, you will support Amnesty on its journey to become a leader of anti-racism, diversity and inclusion by developing strategies, delivering initiatives and influencing people across the organization. You are an emphatic leader that truly understands the wide spectrum of equality, diversity and inclusion across cultural contexts, and takes a strategic approach to organisational transformation.

Leitung umweltpolitische Strategie und Kampagnen

Sie brennen für umweltpolitische Fragestellungen und wollen einen kreativen Beitrag dazu leisten, systemische Veränderung zum Schutz der Umwelt umzusetzen? Als Leitung “Umweltpolitische Strategie und Kampagnen” sind Sie einer der Köpfe der Tollwood GmbH und führen mit viel Gestaltungsspielraum die Umweltabteilung einer der aktuell spannendsten Akteure im Kultur- und Umweltbetrieb Münchens. Sie analysieren gesellschaftspolitische Trends und umweltpolitische Entwicklungen und formulieren zukunftsweisend Ziele, Aktionen und Projekte. Als politisch-strategischer Kopf mit starken kommunikativen Fähigkeiten bringen Sie Spaß und Freude am diskursiven Austausch mit einer Vielzahl von Akteuren mit und bewegen sich kompetent sowohl auf dem politischen Parkett als auch auf dem Festivalgelände.

Executive Director MENA

Greenpeace MENA is looking for a committed, visionary and exceptional leader and manager as the new Executive Director for the MENA office. This position provides a unique opportunity to build and expand GP MENA’s activities and campaigns promoting lasting systemic changes for a sustainable and peaceful development prioritising environmental issues. The new Executive Director of the GP MENA office will bridge differences in perspectives in favour of a collaborative and inclusive vision for environmental protection.

Head of Communications

Transparency International seeks a world free of corruption by promoting transparency at all levels and across all sectors of society. As Head of Communications, you will motivate and lead a team of communications professionals supporting more than 100 national TI chapters. You are a creative and entrepreneurial leader with a passion for leading global teams across TI’s chapters working for systemic change.

Regional Director, West Africa

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. As Regional Director you will open a regional office, hire a new team, and serve as HOT’s most senior representative in the West Africa region. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization at a key point in its growth, and take a strategic leadership role in HOT’s goal of mobilising one million volunteers, and ultimately put one billion people on the map.

Country Director, Nigeria

One of the largest NGOs in Nigeria, Plan International seeks to transform power relations in favour of girls by addressing the root causes of the challenges vulnerable children face. As Country Director, you will manage a high-performing team, engage with donors and lead a gender-transformative programme of excellence for girls and young people. You are an ambitious leader with a feminist approach who knows how to navigate the political, social and environmental opportunities to effect change in Nigeria.

Programme Manager

The Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF) is a newly established charitable foundation, safeguarding outstanding biodiversity areas in the countries across the Global South. The Fund will promote and sustainably finance professional partnerships of protected area authorities and local communities with experienced NGOs to ensure efficient and impact-oriented management of important global biodiversity areas. As Program Manager, you will - among other things - create, review and oversee the governance manuals and guidelines of LLF for grant applicants. You will establish long-term partnerships with key stakeholders at a local level while overseeing and implementing the long term LLF grant programme.

Vorstandsvorsitzende*r

Die G5 Sahel Fazilität ist eine neue Initiative des deutschen Bundesministeriums für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) in Kooperation mit der KfW. Übergeordnetes Ziel der Fazilität ist es, einen Beitrag zu Friedensförderung, Konfliktprävention und Entwicklung in fragilen Teilgebieten der G5-Sahelländer zu leisten. In Partnerschaft mit lokalen und internationalen Akteuren soll dies durch die Finanzierung von Projekten erreicht werden, die zur Minderung der wirtschaftlichen und sozialen Marginalisierung vulnerabler Bevölkerungsgruppen und zur Stärkung des sozialen Zusammenhalts in den Interventionsregionen beitragen. Als Vorstandsvorsitzende/r dieser Stiftung bauen Sie ein neues Team auf, gehen Partnerschaften mit wichtigen Akteuren auf lokaler und internationaler Ebene ein und beaufsichtigen gleichzeitig die administrativen und programmatischen Aspekte der Fazilität.

Program Officer – Transparency, Participation, and Accountability and Evidence-Informed Policy

As the next Program Officer for Transparency, Participation, and Accountability and Evidence-Informed Policy, your work will span two teams at the Hewlett Foundation, working on improving the effectiveness of governments in Africa. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of grants and contribute your expertise to an emerging program strategy for improving government effectiveness and accountability 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.

Global Development and Population Fellow

As the next Fellow at the Hewlett Foundation for the Global Development and Population program, you will be a part of two teams working on Evidence-Informed Policy and Transparency, Participation & Accountability. This role is a growth opportunity for a development professional looking to develop in your career and support research and civil society efforts to improve governments’ effectiveness in Africa. You are a creative self-starter with some experience in transparency and accountability and a strong interest in supporting grantmaking in East and West Africa.

Geschäftsführer*in

Der/die neue Geschäftsführer*in bei HelpAge e.V. begleitet die Organisation durch eine organisatorische und strategische Phase des Umbruchs nach Ausscheiden des Mitgründers und aktuellen Geschäftsführers. Die Geschäftsführer*in wird den strategischen Ausrichtungs- und Wachstumsprozess der Organisation antreiben und begleiten und repräsentiert HelpAge lokal, national und global.

Dirección Ejecutiva

Greenpeace España abre un proceso de selección para cubrir el puesto de Dirección Ejecutiva. Su función es liderar, aportar visión y ejercer la dirección de la organización. La Dirección Ejecutiva, con el apoyo del Equipo Directivo, impulsa la organización para que alcance su más alto rendimiento y la representa para influir en la agenda ambiental. GPE está buscando una persona con capacidad de liderazgo, empoderamiento, pensamiento estratégico y mentalidad internacional, comprometida con la acción directa no violenta para generar conciencia y cambio social, con el objetivo de hacer frente a la crisis ambiental.

Director, Regional Support Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

UNAIDS is seeking an experienced Director for its Regional Support Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The Director will play a vital coordinating role, empowering 16 national teams in their effort to accelerate transformational change for key populations. We are searching for a leader who is a trusted partner of civil society, cosponsors, governments and communities, committed to working to end AIDS as a public health threat in this politically complex region.

Chief, Health Financing

As Chief of Health Financing at UNAIDS, you will build out the mandate and scope of this new role, developing new streams of analysis to understand how much money is needed to fund the HIV response, and where the most impact can be made. You are a capable manager, able to lead and build the capacity of teams dispersed across the organisation; as well as an expert in development economics, ready to try bold and creative approaches for ending AIDS as a public health threat.

Deputy Regional Director, Campaigns – East Africa, Horn and Great Lakes

Amnesty International is seeking a Deputy Regional Director of Campaigns for the East Africa, Horn and Great Lakes region to provide strategic leadership in the development, management and delivery of high impact campaigns. As Deputy Director, you will explore new tactics and influencing techniques, and work with a strong team of advocacy and movement-building experts as well as identify and foster opportunities for partnership and cooperation. This is an exciting opportunity for a facilitative and inspiring leader and an experienced human rights advocate.

Head of Neglected Tropical Diseases Programmes

CBM International addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability and works in partnership to create an inclusive society for all. As the Head Programmes for Neglected Tropical Diseases, you will lead and develop the global team’s capacity to implement organisational strategy and serve as an ambassador and relationship builder for CBM’s global work. You are a mission-driven leader who is highly experienced in programme management with deep knowledge of the technical aspects of neglected tropical diseases.

Executive Director

The Executive Director for foodwatch International will lead a phase of development of the organisation to strengthen foodwatch’s role as a major advocate of consumer rights across Europe. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader with experience coordinating international teams and political campaigning savvy to encourage public debate and promote change.

Chief Executive Officer

WWF Adria is searching for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the vision, strategic planning and institutional development of the work in the Western Balkan region. As the CEO, you will lead the senior management team and drive a high-performing organisation that is influential in shaping the conservation agenda of the Adria region. You are an empowering, strategic, and internationally-minded leader committed to the conservation of forests, marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Senior Director of Communications and Campaigns

Transport & Environment is looking for a Senior Director of Communications and Campaigns to develop new and innovative communications and campaign strategies and lead and coordinate the team towards its implementation. Using robust data and evidence, you will design strategies to mobilise people across Europe and influence public policies at both the regional and national levels. You are an inspiring and empowering team leader with experience managing a high-performing team working in EU public policy, transport, and/or climate.

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.