Country Director

Greenpeace Foundation

. Provide strategic leadership for Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s programme and campaigns in Indonesia .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeJakarta • IndonesiaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in environmental campaigning and NGO management, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, risk management, and compliance with Indonesian legal requirements. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster collaboration across functions while ensuring alignment with organizational values and strategic priorities.

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Senior Leadership ExperienceEnvironmental CampaigningStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementOrganisational Governance

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningProgramme DeliveryFinancial StewardshipCrisis ManagementMonitoring and Evaluation

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionTeam MotivationConstructive DialogueCollaborationPublic Communication

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NGO ManagementEnvironmental SciencesPolitical ScienceInstitutional GovernanceOrganisational Accountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s programme and campaigns in Indonesia
Ensure effective implementation of approved regional and global strategies while responding to national environmental, political and social priorities
Lead the GPSEA-ID programme team and coordinate country-based functions through the Country Coordination Team
Represent GPSEA-ID with government institutions, civil society organisations, communities, media and other stakeholders
Support organisational governance, statutory compliance, risk management and security arrangements in accordance with Indonesian legal requirements
Contribute to GPSEA’s collective leadership, organisational development and strategic priorities
Formulate national campaign and programme strategies aligned with regional and global three-year plans
Provide political, legal, socio-economic and environmental analysis to identify intervention points and emerging risks
Integrate campaign goals, engagement tactics and fundraising opportunities into cohesive programme delivery
Direct national campaign execution, monitoring, evaluation and learning
Plan, monitor and oversee country programme and campaign budgets
Enforce security protocols and risk mitigation controls across campaign deployments and field operations
Facilitate consultation, information-sharing, coordination and collaborative problem-solving through the Country Coordination Team
Promote alignment across Programme, Engagement, Fundraising, Finance and Administration, People and Culture, and other functions
Escalate matters beyond delegated authority to appropriate directors or authorised bodies
Foster constructive dialogue, mutual respect and shared accountability
Line manage the country programme team, review performance, and provide mentoring and coaching
Participate in the GPSEA Programme Director Team and contribute to regional and global programme strategy priorities
Collaborate with regional teams and country offices to advance One GPSEA priorities
Support engagement with the GPSEA-ID National Board
Coordinate governance, statutory compliance, institutional risk and organisational accountability matters
Serve as chief spokesperson and official external representative for GPSEA-ID
Build strategic alliances and relationships with NGOs, community groups, academic institutions and allies
Engage with regional and global Greenpeace peers to exchange insights and best practices
Ensure delivery of country work plans, annual budgets, campaign milestones and country programme reporting
Respond to emerging political opportunities, social trends and breaking events
Ensure collaboration and strategic synergies between programme and non-programme departments
Ensure strategic rigor, policy accuracy, brand integrity and compliance with organisational safety standards across campaign outputs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Social/Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Management, or related field
Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in environmental campaigning, NGO management, strategic planning, and people management
Demonstrated senior leadership experience in environmental campaigning, advocacy, organisational management and strategic programme delivery
Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, manage organisational change and foster collaboration within complex regional or matrix management structures
Strong understanding of institutional governance, management accountability, delegated authority and the respective responsibilities of governing bodies and executive management
Demonstrated ability to manage disagreements constructively, engage staff and their representatives respectfully, resolve conflicts and maintain organisational cohesion
Ability to exercise independent professional judgment, provide constructive challenge and implement decisions made through legitimate organisational processes
Strong political judgment, stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, public communication and crisis management capabilities
Sound financial stewardship, risk management and organisational planning skills
Commitment to Greenpeace’s values, independence, diversity, equity, inclusion, safeguarding and One GPSEA principles
Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, safeguarding and One GPSEA principles
Professional growth opportunities
Collaboration with passionate and skilled colleagues
Meaningful work addressing urgent environmental challenges