Join Terraformation's Mission to Combat Climate Change through Native Forest Restoration
Terraformation is on a quest to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change. We're doing this by harnessing the power of native forest restoration to remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our innovative approach has already led to the planting of over one million biodiverse and native trees, storing 131 million seeds, supporting 19 forestry projects, and creating over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide.
We're now seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Global Programs to oversee our ambitious native forest restoration projects across Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. As a key member of our global team, you'll lead a team of program managers, contractors, and global partners to hit critical milestones and scale carbon projects. If you're passionate about making a significant impact on the environment and have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply.
Job Mission
As the Head of Global Programs, you'll be responsible for driving the success of Terraformation's global forestry projects. You'll work closely with leaders across all teams to ensure projects are supported from design through implementation and monitoring. Your expertise will be crucial in scaling our carbon projects and ensuring that our initiatives are making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and implement a strategy for scaling global forestry partner operations, ensuring consistency and best practices across projects and countries.
- Manage a team of program managers in multiple geographic locations, including Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Colombia, and the Philippines.
- Serve as a primary leadership liaison with forestry partners, local communities, government officials, and strategic stakeholders globally, building strong relationships and effective collaborations.
- Oversee the implementation and monitoring phase of Terraformation's Seed to Forest Carbon Accelerator, creating and iterating on processes and operations to ensure strong oversight and accountability.
- Lead elements of annual budgeting and goal-setting, creating and iterating on annual company KPIs related to global programs and reporting regularly on progress toward these goals.
Essential Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience leading teams and managing relevant projects across multiple geographic locations.
- Past history of work managing forestry or ecosystem restoration projects; working knowledge of the nature-based carbon market sector strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple partners with varying and complex project needs while engaging and tracking effective collaboration and trust with local communities.
- Experience working with NGOs, private sector, and government agencies.
- Extremely strong communication skills used both internally and externally.
- Strong emotional intelligence and ability to act with humility and respect.
- Demonstrated experience securing and implementing grants and/or RFPs.
- Experience working with landowners and/or international groups carrying out ecosystem restoration work.
- Experience building and improving processes to manage and execute complex projects and global teams.
- Knowledge of forestry, biodiversity, and/or native restoration techniques.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation best practices and incorporating learnings into programmatic and operational changes.
- Ability to travel internationally, often to remote locations (up to 25%).
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science, forestry, or business administration.
- Experience working in the nature-based carbon market sector, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this field.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and teams across multiple geographic locations.
- Strong network of contacts in the forestry and ecosystem restoration sectors.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess a unique combination of skills and competencies, including:
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members across different cultures and time zones.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Emotional intelligence and cultural competence, with the ability to work effectively in a global and multicultural environment.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a member of Terraformation's global team, you'll have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:
- Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs.
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
- Collaboration with a diverse team of experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Terraformation is a remote-friendly organization with a global team. As the Head of Global Programs, you'll be working with team members across different time zones and cultures. We're committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and supportive. Our company culture is built on a foundation of:
- A shared passion for environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- A focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $150,000, plus equity (depending on location and experience). Our benefits package includes:
- A comprehensive health insurance plan.
- A retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Join Our Mission to Combat Climate Change
If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on the environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As the Head of Global Programs, you'll play a critical role in driving the success of Terraformation's global forestry projects and contributing to the fight against climate change. Don't hesitate – apply today!
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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