Managing Director, East Asia

Position description

The Managing Director, East Asia will oversee a portfolio of initiatives targeting drastic carbon reductions through policy actions across the energy sector. They will lead a team of one or more Initiative Directors, supporting the development of campaign and grantmaking strategies in line with Climate Imperative’s theory of change and organizational values. This role will have a regional focus, and the ideal candidate has deep experience in energy policy and advocacy within the East Asia region. The Managing Director also serves as a member of Climate Imperative’s leadership team, engaging with the Vice President and peers on policies, practices, and other cross-functional issues.

OUR COMMITMENT

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to an accessible application process and employee experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email[email protected].

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Evaluation

• Oversee the growth of a portfolio of initiatives and grantees focused on targeted policy wins to maximize carbon abatement
• Develop and update initiative strategies in partnership with other team members
• Drive the approved strategies to success, adjust as needed, and measure progress
• Develop, review and finalize all grant proposals for these initiatives ahead of the Vice President and Grants Team, ensuring all grants help to achieve established initiative Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Ensure relevant justice and equity considerations for specific countries or regions or focus are reflected in the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives
• In partnership with the Vice President, engage with peer funders to align efforts and funding when practicable and appropriate
• Provide updates and briefings to board advisors and principals

Leadership and Team Oversight

• Partner with CI leadership team in setting, communicating, and assessing progress against foundation wide OKRs, and in supporting the overall growth and culture of CI
• Oversee a skilled and diverse team by fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, creativity, and accountability that translates into equitable and impactful grantmaking and strong internal and external partnerships
• Support Initiative Directors in becoming highly trusted and effective grantmakers who understand philanthropy best practices, including how to engage with potential and existing grantees
• Serve as a mentor and coach to Initiative Directors through regular check-ins, performance conversations, and encouraging professional development to increase knowledge, skills, and abilities; ensure that Initiative Directors are following these same best practices with their teams.
• Lead internal review process for all initiative strategies and reports, and any other documents being shared with Board of Directors that pertain to the global portfolio
• Serve as an external spokesperson, representing CI as a thought leader in the field, in funder dialogues, and in media if necessary

Qualifications

Application instructions

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