CI is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to lead our CI Japan team. The position is responsible for CI Japan’s overall strategic planning and management, fundraising, relationship management with existing & potential donors/partners, and management of projects with a particular focus on fundraising for the global conservation work of CI. The position represents CI’s interests in front of (potential) donors, partners, government officials, the general public, and all other stakeholders in Japan. The position is also responsible for leading and managing the CI Japan team, comprising 8 staff, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams regionally and globally as well as outside partners. They work with a high degree of independence.

The position also concurrently serves as the Representative Director of the locally registered general incorporated association (一 般社団法人) to fulfill legal obligations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic planning and management of CI Japan. This includes leading the development of CIJ strategies and the annual planning (budgeting and work plan development) processes; representing CI as necessary and as appropriate to external stakeholders in Japan and in the region. As part of CI’s global leadership, engage in periodic global/regional leadership meetings (both in-person and remotely), contribute to institutional leadership, and align and position CIJ globally
• Relationship development and fundraising. This includes leading the cultivation and development of potential donors across various sectors, including, but not limited to, corporate philanthropic and foundation grants, carbon finance, private sector partnerships, and high net-worth individuals; managing relationships with current donors in coordination with the fund receiving programs within CI (namely the field programs) and managing relationships with regards to Government of Japan’s contribution to CEPF, with the scope of replenishment. The Country Director guides and supervises the Development Manager.
• Program and project implementation/impact oversight. The Country Director provides high-level strategic oversight of projects funded by CIJ-managed donors; leads the overall management and oversees the daily management of donor/partner relationships and as appropriate, takes on the role of account/relationship manager.
• External communications and outreach. They work with CI Japan communications team & leads the development and execution of external communications and outreach work, including management of owned media, mass-media relationships, and outreach opportunities. They assume a spokesperson role for CI in front of Japanese audiences, including as a speaker at seminars/events, conferences and government committees, and media
• Operations oversight. Maintain oversight for CI Japan operational execution as delivered by the Operations team.
• People and resource management responsibilities. Manage a team of 8 staff members with diverse backgrounds and capabilities, including at least 3 direct reports. The position is the ultimate representative of CI in Japan; therefore represents CI with authorities, representatives of international organizations, private sector senior management, donors, and partners in Japan. This position has the authority to make decisions regarding the management of the CI Japan’s resources within the approved budget, work plan, and delegated authorities, and is autonomous to directly contact colleagues and technical support from the Headquarters and Field Divisions/Programs. Ensures compliance with donor requirements and CI policies.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.