Greenpeace (GP) is a non-governmental global campaigning network, which uses peaceful, creative actions to expose global environmental issues, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

GP East Asia is recruiting a Program Director to lead and guide GP programs and strategies, to accomplish GP's missions and organizational objectives.

Major work responsibilities:

• Lead the development of GP programs in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to support the global mission and achieve organizational goals in the region. Set direction, define priorities, ensure strategies are coherent and effective, and design internal structures to maximize campaign impacts.
• Analyze trends and ensure program themes, strategies and tactics are fit for purpose.
• Initiate, lead and manage change processes.
• Attain and grow the skills among the Program Teams, and allocate resources according to overarching strategies, priorities and emerging opportunities.
• Lead by setting direction. Motivate and empower staff to be successful and ambitious.
• Be responsible for programs budgeting and control. 
• Coordinate strategies, priorities and resources with the Fundraising and Engagement Department and others, to increase donor base, public support and financial sustainability.
• Co-lead Greenpeace East Asia (GPEA)’s overall program direction and planning (long-term plan and annual plan) together with China Chief Representative (CCR) based in the Beijing office.
• Together with the CCR, play leadership roles within the wider GP global network, working at the international level to develop global strategies and longer-term thinking about program priorities and resources.
• Oversee the maintenance and growth of the organization’s relationships with corporate and government decision-makers, partners, reporters, and other key influencers. Ensure that the portfolio of campaigns enables the organization to build the power and relationships needed to win bigger campaigns in the future.
• Build systems to measure the effectiveness of program activities, and culture of learning and accountability.
• As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) for GPEA, actively contribute to decision-making on management and organizational matters. Support and communicate decisions to staff.
• Provide program-related advice to the Executive Director and SMT.
• Represent GP in external forums, relationship building and act as spokesperson.
• Travel frequently to GP offices, campaign locations or locations where environmental issues require the presence of GP representatives.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in roles with similar responsibilities within East Asia, involving regional responsibilities or experiences in at least two of the following regions: Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan. Candidates with experience working in different countries and cultures will also be considered if they meet the criteria below
• Established track record in advocacy work within environmental or related fields, including a minimum of three years in senior leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in managing teams of at least 20 individuals, either directly or indirectly
• Desirable to be proficient in one of the following languages: Chinese, Korean, Japanese
• Commitment to the mission, principles and values of GP

Fringe benefits:

• Health insurance plan
• Flexible working hours & hybrid work arrangement
• Sabbatical leave 
• Employee Assistance Program for professional and personal support
• Learning and development program
• Access to the GP global network and skill shares

How to apply:

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Greenpeace is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, romantic inclination, or any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job-related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicant’s merits and abilities.