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 shipping in Asia Permanent contract, competitive NGO salary; global travel The Role Reporting to the Data Team Lead in Europe, and collaborating with the large international data team, the Regional Senior Researcher provides technical support and expertise for T&E’s coalition-building efforts for key transport hubs across APAC. The initial focus is research and analysis on emissions reduction in the maritime and trucking sectors. Other responsibilities will be to: Develop/apply advanced quantitative analysis techniques to further T&E’s mission Utilize technical expertise to develop compelling data visualisations Collaborate with T&E’s extensive global data team to develop high quality deliverables Lead analytical research into maritime and trucking work across APAC Write technical reports, assist in policy briefings, and present research findings Skills Required You have a strong commitment to strengthening your transport and maritime decarbonization expertise and a passion for climate and energy analysis. You have experience in advanced quantitative analysis, including data analysis, regression analysis, and modelling ideally from a climate, energy or transportation context. Maritime, shipping or truck/transportation experience would be highly regarded. Ideally you have also worked with programming and qualitative analysis. You are confident in your technical abilities, and you have strong communication skills. You thrive in dynamic political environments and can translate complex analytical information into compelling and influential visual content to encourage change. You must have working rights in Singapore and ideally you speak an Asian language.
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 Founded in 2016, Mighty Earth is a global advocacy organisation with a mission to protect half of the Earth for nature and secure a climate that allows life to flourish. Mighty Earth protects nature and fights climate change by driving transformation across industry and government to rewild the world. Mighty Earth has played a leading role in driving a 90%+ decline in deforestation for palm oil, and similarly dramatic declines for other commodities in Southeast Asia, including the adoption of improved government forest and wildlife protections, and multi-billion-dollar shifts to clean energy. Mighty Earth achieve results through campaigns, communications, and practical engagement with decision-makers, with more than half of their work focused on ensuring delivery of commitments. Their goal is to make significant progress in supporting impacted people globally, including protecting Indigenous land rights. Benefits & Culture Results-focused, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and agile work culture Remote in East Asia with flexible work hours and shared workspace options Collaborate with, and learn from, global teams and partners Opportunities for professional development, team growth, and significant impact Initial one-year contract with strong likelihood of extension Fluency in Japanese and professional English language skills required, fluency in Korean a plus The Role This regional role will scale Japanese and Korean contributions to help the world protect 30% of nature by 2030, with a focus on developing and leading strategies to increase Mighty Earth’s work and visibility in East Asia. To accomplish this, you will focus on three key areas: increasing nature finance, decreasing reliance on biomass, and tackling agricultural methane. Your key responsibilities include: Diverse stakeholder engagement and partnership building, including government, corporate, and investment sectors Building relationships with civil society and other key constituents in East Asia Producing and localizing content and media products and generating media attention Conducting research and drafting reports Project managing consultants across specific campaigns Skills Required You are passionate about protecting the natural environment and you have a strong commitment to advancing a more just society. Ideally you have broad experience, or demonstrated interest, in developing and implementing strategies that have influenced change. Your understanding of the social and political landscape across East Asia, especially in Japan and South Korea, will be an asset. Your background likely includes experience in strategic planning, plus stakeholder engagement, advocacy, lobbying, or public relations. Energy and/or forest policy, or nature finance experience would be highly regarded, but is not essential. You are confident engaging with senior decision makers, and skilled in building trusting relationships with diverse 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 speak native level Japanese and professional level English, fluency in Korean is a plus. You have the flexibility and adaptability to work well across different time zones and cultures. You must have working rights for your East Asia location.
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. NGO Recruitment is the executive search and recruitment specialist for Australia's social impact sector and for international NGOs operating within Asia Pacific & internationally. Since 2004, we have connected more than 600 NFP organisations with over 5,000 talented professionals, strengthening the leadership capabilities within the sector, supporting programme delivery and creating more diverse, dynamic and inclusive workplaces. Our services for Asia Pacific & international include highly effective exclusive executive search and permanent and contract recruitment solutions. Our board advisory practice is also skilled at sourcing remunerated and volunteer board members for NFPs across the region. We also deliver tailored HR and unique career transition services designed specifically for international NGOs. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane and a dedicated Asia Pacific & international desk, NGOR searches across Australia and into the Asia Pacific. Our proven international recruitment capabilities allow us to source exceptional talent for specialist leadership roles.
The Sunrise Project The Sunrise Project is a global network of independent organisations, that has adopted a unique model of combined strategic grant-making and campaigning, with a common mission to scale social movements to drive the energy transition beyond fossil fuels. The Sunrise Organising Labs (SOL) is Sunrise's movement-building engine, powering all global programs to scale power in service of our goals while also nurturing long-term ecosystem development. SOL equips our teams and partners to map power, recruit influential constituencies, and build organising capability. SOL also informs and strengthens partnerships and grantmaking: analysing ecosystem capacity and designing targeted interventions to strengthen it. By investing in recruitment, leadership, collaboration, and learning, SOL ensures our movement is equipped, connected, and resourced to win systemic reforms. Benefits & Culture Sunrise has a dynamic and nimble organizational culture that supports its people to thrive, believing that diversity of experiences and perspectives builds stronger strategies, teams, and movements. The following benefits are in place to help achieve that; Generous package in line with experience and with international expectations Liberal annual, parental, birthday, solidarity, and cultural leave Commitment to professional development planning Coaching, performance reviews & management feedback Intermittent travel with advance notice may be required Indicative salary ranges: £79,230 - £82,277 (UK); €92,376 - €97,850 (France); €120,000 - €124,062 (Germany) The Role This role serves as the strategic lead of the European ecosystem, including the UK, overseeing strategies to ensure this powerful movement is growing, is supported, and is being nurtured across communities, countries, leveraging and building power with key actors. This role understands the nuance of targeted campaigns, how to win them, the context of the big picture, and then designs strategies to intersect the short and long term to build actionable plans for maximum impact. Working collaboratively across Europe and globally, you will lead the development and implementation of Europe's movement strategy – understanding our campaigns, leading power mapping, understanding constituency and context needs, running experiments, and distributing grants. You will create and recruit new partnerships and groups from new and diverse constituencies, growing their skills and capacities. Skills Required You don’t need experience in fossil finance or climate – you can be a leader in your own field of environmental or social justice, such as trade unions, faith or youth groups, community organisations, worker bodies, etc. You’re a strategic, experienced, and collaborative campaign leader and relational organiser, with a passion for winning campaigns and growing regional movements. You have a nuanced understanding of how systemic change happens and can take a long-term view of power and power building in order to deliver short term wins. Your career includes creative corporate and political regional and local campaigns, including winning or iterating on campaigns through diverse stakeholder strategies. You enjoy working across the political spectrum, or different theories of change, and understand what it takes to build trust, nurture creativity and unleash the potential of individuals and groups. You are adaptive, flexible, and respectful and highly self-driven. You definitely have the following: Demonstrated experience building a movement or organisation which has influenced systemic change Leadership experience in a similar role and an understanding of the European political landscape Project management, training, facilitation, and coaching expertise Demonstrated experience in organising and developing leaders in constituency-based organisations Strong and evidenced relationships with European power building organisations and other influential groups Your own working rights for your European location
