Overview

• A high profile opportunity in defence of our precious planet – Tokyo based
• Values – driven candidates from outside the environmental movement also encouraged to apply
• Lead a growing national organisation within an international network. 

The Organisation

Greenpeace is a peaceful, environmental campaigning organisation which exists as our fragile planet needs solutions, action, courage, and deserves a voice. It champions responsible and socially just solutions including scientific and technical innovations to ensure the earth is able to nurture life in all its diversity.

Greenpeace Japan began in 1989 and, in recent years, has focused on climate change, sustainable agriculture and defending our oceans, working with supporters, volunteers and communities throughout Japan.

The Role

Reporting to the Board and in cooperation with Greenpeace around the world, you will be at the vanguard of environmentalism in Japan. Working closely with senior management, you will have the flexibility to adapt in an environment where priorities thrive in finding creative solutions.

Being an outstanding people manager, you will inspire staff and support their development in a merit-based organisation. You will engage with a range of external stakeholders to maximise impact and transform behaviours in the corporate sector.

Skills Required

You are bilingual in verbal and written Japanese and English. You are sensitive to people, their needs and nuances. You have an excellent understanding of global and Japanese politics and society as well as knowledge on the breadth of environmental issues.

You are currently a CEO, or maybe looking for your first executive leadership opportunity, of a values-driven organisation with a successful track record in campaigning and income generation. You have a deep understanding of national, regional and global politics. You’re a visionary, able to inspire dedicated staff and you believe strongly in the core values of Greenpeace.

You have a track record of successful strategic innovation, and of mobilising public engagement with issues within social change movements such as conservation, advocacy, international development, human rights, the union movement, refugees, education. 

If you are a change maker who has the heart of an activist and wants to take a leadership role with one of the most recognisable organisations in the world to address the most urgent environmental challenges of our time, please contact Damian Penston in Tokyo on +81 (0) 50 5806 0880 or please click here to apply, submitting your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required above, quoting reference #34163.