Director, Africa Climate & Energy Initiative

Natural Resources Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Natural Resources Defense in Washington, D.C. seeks a Director to provide strategic leadership for a multi-year initiative focused on climate resilience and clean energy access across Africa. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of climate issues and involves managing day-to-day program performance while coordinating with leadership and partners.

The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong project management capabilities, and a commitment to advancing environmental protection and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated success in managing large, multi-country programs.
• Deep understanding of community-driven development and energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-year Africa-wide initiative for climate resilience.
• Support strategic vision development for the initiative.
• Manage financial performance of a multi-million budget.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Advanced degree in climate policy

Job description

Natural Resources Defense in Washington, D.C. seeks a Director to provide strategic leadership for a multi-year initiative focused on climate resilience and clean energy access across Africa. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of climate issues and involves managing day-to-day program performance while coordinating with leadership and partners.

The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong project management capabilities, and a commitment to advancing environmental protection and sustainability.