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About Greenpeace

Founded in 1971, Greenpeace gives voice to a fragile Earth by promoting solutions, advocating change, and inspiring action. The organisation has employed non-violent methods to campaign for environmental justice since its inception. Today, Greenpeace operates in over 40 countries, with headquarters in Amsterdam.

About Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA)

GPSEA employs nearly 200 professionals and operates from Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila offices. Financially supported by individuals and private foundations, GPSEA remains independent of corporate and government funding. The organisation leads globally significant campaigns in a national and regional context, offering challenging opportunities to address pressing ecological issues.

About the Role

The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership, ensuring alignment with Greenpeace’s core values. This includes overseeing operations in four countries, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, driving international collaboration, and maintaining accountability across governance, human resources, and financial management. The role requires a proactive approach to campaign contributions within Greenpeace’s global objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategic objectives aligned with Greenpeace’s mission.
• Empower staff and volunteers to foster a shared sense of purpose and organisational culture.
• Monitor external developments and implement responsive strategies as needed.

Operation, Finance, and Fundraising:

• Oversee all organisational functions, ensuring strategies and policies align with core values.
• Maintain financial discipline and ensure adherence to auditing practices.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Director to explore alternative funding streams and improve grassroots contributions from individual donors across the region.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff with a focus on accountability and high performance.

Change Management:

• Drive organisational transformation through strategic planning, operational efficiency, and transparent decision-making.
• Align global objectives with mission-focused strategies to enhance morale, inclusivity, and overall effectiveness.
• Determine and implement effective management structures and systems to achieve organisational objectives.
• Foster cross-country collaboration to enhance efficiency and inclusivity.

Communications and Network:

• Enhance internal communication and information flow across departments, countries and hierarchy levels.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with NGOs, media, government, and relevant stakeholders.

Governance and Relationship to The Board.:

• Create and adapt annual, mid-term and long-term strategies in partnership with the Board and Greenpeace International.
• Ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Identify and mitigate organisational risks while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Provide regular reports to the Board, ensuring informed decision-making.

Campaign Advocacy and Representation:

• Lead and implement impactful campaigns on rainforest conservation, climate justice, ocean, plastic and coal reduction.
• Drive grassroots mobilisation, engage key stakeholders, and amplify GPSEA’s successes through strategic advocacy efforts.
• Represent GPSEA at international meetings and in public forums.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation.

Personnel, Health, and Safety:

• Ensure adherence to best practices in all operational areas, balancing ambition with available resources.

Skills and Experience

• Environment movement background.
• Proven leadership in a complex organisation, with a focus on effective management and accountability.
• Deep understanding of global environmental issues and sustainability principles.
• Strong systems thinking, strategic planning, and horizon-scanning skills.
• Ability to inspire and unite diverse stakeholders around a compelling vision.
• Commitment to Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) and grassroots campaigning.
• Financial literacy and a positive attitude toward digital innovation.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are an asset.

Personal Attributes

• Responsive and adaptive. 
• Highly emotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills.
• Courageous, empathetic, and humble leadership style.
• Committed to social and environmental justice.
• Activist spirit with a passion for Greenpeace’s mission.
• Understanding of Southeast Asia’s cultural and operational dynamics.

Greenpeace’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Greenpeace values diversity as essential to its mission and success. The organisation fosters an inclusive environment that respects varied cultural experiences and perspectives, promoting solutions rooted in social and environmental justice.