The Organisation Transport & Environment (T&E) is the independent expert in enabling clean transport for all. For more than 35 years, T&E has been at the forefront of decarbonizing transport and energy, leading the way towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. Headquartered in Europe, T&E’s independent, evidence-based research, coupled with powerful advocacy and communications, has helped shape impactful policies that accelerate a just, efficient transition to zero-emission transportation and energy that is affordable, circular, with minimal impacts on health and the environment. T&E has shaped some of Europe’s most important environmental laws. Their pioneering campaigning has resulted in the EU setting the world’s most ambitious CO2 standards for cars and trucks; uncovering the diesel gate scandal; ending palm oil diesel; securing a global ban on dirty shipping fuels, and the creation of the world’s biggest carbon market for aviation. In 2022, T&E’s campaigning led to the EU ending new combustion engine cars and vans sales by 2035. This year T&E is expanding its work into the Asia-Pacific region. Benefits and Culture Remote in Singapore initially, flexible work hours; Singapore office opening in 2025 Dynamic pioneering non-profit, regional impact opportunities Collaborate with international, multicultural expert teams and partners Opportunities to build a team, and help decarbonize transportation in Asia Permanent contract, competitive NGO salary; global travel The Role The Singapore Director will lead the start-up of T&E’s Singapore operations, expanding work into the Asia-Pacific region and representing T&E at high level meetings and fora. In this role you will be responsible for establishing and managing the country office and policy, campaign and analytics team, developing a country-focused strategy, and building strategic partnerships with stakeholders including government, industry, funders, NGOs, and CSOs. Other tasks include: Overseeing administration, budgets, and recruitment Collaborating with Brussels HQ to develop and implement strategic initiatives Further developing T&E’s advocacy strategy towards high level international and national regulators, politicians, and media Coordinating policy positions and strategies with international T&E leaders Skills Required With broad shipping, energy industry and climate expertise and networks, you have demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing complex strategies. You have strong experience in administration, project management, and developing and implementing strategies that have influenced change in policy and thinking. You have a strong commitment to driving T&E’s clean transport and energy agenda. Your background likely includes relevant experience within an entrepreneurial, regulatory, government, or related environment, and you understand how to develop and lead a strong team. You have engaged successfully and built trusting relationships with relevant stakeholders in Singapore, and have a good understanding, or experience, of advocacy and policy analysis. Transport and maritime decarbonization experience and regional networks within these communities would be highly regarded. You are confident engaging with policy makers, industry representatives and other stakeholders.You thrive in dynamic political environments and can translate complex information into compelling and influential content to encourage change within government and the private sector. You are a Singapore citizen or permanent resident and ideally you speak an Asian language.
The Organisation WWF, an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries, works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. WWF-Myanmar, established in 2014, is focused on halting the loss of the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and ensuring that human use of the country’s natural resources is sustainable and equitable. Preserving the environment in which people live, and work is critical for health and wellbeing. The Role The Country Director – WWF-Myanmar will advance WWF’s conservation goals by fostering a culture of shared values, learning, strong team spirit, and a commitment to excellence; further developing the high performing Country Office with its efficient operating system and strong financial resources. This role provides overall direction to implement Myanmar’s long-term strategic vision and goals in line with WWF global and Asia-Pacific programme priorities. You will strengthen WWF-Myanmar’s presence by building and managing strategic partnerships and stakeholders, whilst ensuring a robust approach to risk mitigation and crisis management and ensuring the delivery of high impact fundraising strategies. Leading a talented team, you will foster a culture of accountability, performance and learning, and be responsible for financial management and sustainable growth. Skills Required With an advanced degree, you’re an exceptional and sensitive leader and influential communicator, with over ten years professional experience in leadership roles mobilising teams and partners, including in Southeast Asia countries. With strong diplomacy skills and highly developed EQ, you have a deep understanding of Myanmar’s environment and you either have experience in Myanmar gained pre/post 2021, or you have experience leading, managing and navigating in other similar contexts. You have managed large programme teams in conservation, natural resources, international development, or in related fields. You bring experience developing multimillion dollar fundraising opportunities and proposal designs, which have secured restricted and unrestricted funds including from major donors, foundations, governments and multilaterals. You’re skilled in business and budget planning, monitoring, and the development of funding frameworks to ensure financial sustainability for large-scale programmes. You have highly developed negotiation, collaboration and influencing skills with networks at senior levels within government, businesses, non-profit, scientific and political communities. You have a history of leading and empowering staff in cross-functional, cross-cultural, and developing country contexts, plus a demonstrated commitment to promoting leadership development among local staff.
The Organisation The Ethnic Community Broadcasting Association of Victoria (ECBAV), operates 3ZZZ which has grown to be the largest ethnic community radio station in Australia, giving voice to ethnic communities broadcasting in their own languages. The FM signal is heard across the Melbourne metropolitan area, and around Australia and internationally through internet broadcasting. Broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 3ZZZ has an estimated 400,000 listeners. Program content is delivered in 60 languages providing a voice for more than 50 ethnic groups. Key to this is the active involvement of more than 400 volunteers working alongside a skilled staff of technical specialists. ECBAV is a non-profit member-owned organisation which is financially supported by a range of government grants, sponsorships, donations and special fundraising events. The Role Working closely with and reporting to the Council through the President, you will join 3ZZZ at a pivotal time of consolidation and growth. The Station Manager provides leadership and direction for the staff and ensures the efficient and smooth running of the station. A vital part of your role will be to create a supportive, collaborative and rewarding environment for staff and volunteers. You will be responsible for leading a review of the organisational strategy, and for the development and achievement of operational plans derived from the strategy. Role accountabilities are set in the areas of: Strategic alignment, planning and execution Staff and volunteer management and development Financial management, compliance, policies and operations Revenue generation and partnerships Skills Required You’re a proven leader and manager ideally with experience gained in commercial or community broadcasting or in a related multicultural sector. You demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence with collaboration, networking and relationship development abilities. In addition, you have the people skills to work with diverse ethnic groups, committed volunteers and technically capable staff for the benefit of all 3ZZZ’s stakeholders. You will demonstrate: A willingness to support multicultural, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities Success in leadership, team management and people development Excellent business acumen including an understanding of commercial realities and risk Experience working with compliance and reporting frameworks Exhibit strong teamwork and partnership development skills
The Organisation WWF, an independent conservation organisation active in nearly 100 countries, works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. WWF has had a presence in Laos since the late 1980s, contributing to some of the first biodiversity surveys that established Laos’ protected area system. WWF-Laos was officially established in 2001 with the main office based in Vientiane and with field offices in Savannakhet, Champassak, Salavan, and Xayabouly provinces. WWF-Laos works with government, civil society, and private sector partners to address the threats to biodiversity and to move towards a greener nature-based future. Key partners are the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Dept. of Forestry, Dept. of Forest Inspection, Dept. of Livestock and Fisheries), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Dept. of Water Resource Management, Dept. of Environment), the Provincial Agriculture & Forestry Offices; other conservation-focused organisations; communities; Lao civil society organisations; and other stakeholders. Find out more at https://www.wwf.org.la/ The Role As Country Director you will provide and lead and operationalise the vision, strategic planning, and institutional development of WWF-Laos as the leading conservation INGO nationally, regionally, and globally. You will ensure the Country Office team of 70+ staff is managed effectively and efficiently in all key programme areas – conservation, impact and innovation, finance and administration, risk and compliance, environmental and social safeguard, people & culture, partnership development, and communications and advocacy – achieving and continuously improving WWF-Laos’s vision and goals. Your work will include close collaboration with the regional leadership team and other countries and governments. Other aspects of the role include; Line management for senior management and leadership teams Thought leadership on key conservation issues at national level Managing key partnerships including with the national government and funders Promoting the vision and objectives of the WWF-Laos strategic plan to key stakeholders Playing a pro-active role in building a strong South East Asia programme Actively affirming and modelling WWF’s behaviours, values, and culture Skills Required With an advanced degree, you’re an exceptional and sensitive leader and influential communicator, with over ten years professional experience in leadership roles mobilising teams and partners, including in Southeast Asian countries, preferably in Laos. You are a proven leader with the capability of inspiring and growing an organisation’s impact and building future leadership and talent in the organisation. You have managed large programme teams in conservation, natural resources, international development, or in related fields, ideally in the Mekong region. You bring experience developing multimillion dollar fundraising opportunities and proposal designs, which have secured restricted and unrestricted funds including from major donors, foundations, governments and multilaterals. You’re skilled in business and budget planning and monitoring, and the development of funding and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure financial sustainability for large-scale programmes. Experience in, or knowledge of, wildlife security would be an asset. You have highly developed negotiation, collaboration, influencing and diplomacy skills with networks at senior levels within government, businesses, non-profit, scientific, and political communities. You have a history of leading and empowering staff in cross-functional, cross-cultural, and developing country contexts, plus a demonstrated commitment to promoting leadership development among local staff. If you have a passion for conservation and meet all, or some, of the requirements and you want to play a role in leading the conservation agenda, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the skills required above quoting #1331995 or call NGO Recruitment in Melbourne, Australia on +61 (0) 3 8080 8978 to have a candidate information pack emailed to you. WWF recognises lived experience and is committed to diversity and inclusion and candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups are encouraged to apply. Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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