Greenpeace International International (GPI) is seeking a knowledgeable and strategically minded Senior Development Manager, to join our International Development Department.

The Senior Development Manager will liaise with National Regional Organisations (NROs) and advise the International Development Director and the GPI Management Team with the aim of keeping the global organisation together and stronger, aligned according to globally agreed strategic goals, while helping ensure the continual growth and development of individual NROs. They will also line manage, mentor and develop Development Manager(s) as needed.
 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Contributing to the development of the overall Greenpeace organisational strategy by staying updated on relevant geopolitical developments and trends, seeing opportunities for new NROs or downsizing current NROs, and participating as needed in global projects spearheaded by the Development Department.

• Providing  expert advice to NROs’ Executive Directors and Senior Management Teams in developing their Three Year Strategic Plans and annual Organisational Development Plans, covering the full range of integrated functions within each NRO and ensuring they are aligned with the global organisation’s strategy.

• Monitoring and improve NROs’ performance against agreed strategic plans to identify challenges.

• Acting  as a mediator between different GPI units and decision-makers.

• Facilitating networking, knowledge sharing and best practices among NROs to improve alignments and opportunities for collaboration.

• Providing analysis and recommendations for any emerging or looming crisis in the specified NROs 

• Representing Greenpeace International at the NRO Boards and act as the primary point of contact for Board Chairs and Executive Directors in relation to governance matters.

• Mentoring and training NRO leaders by actively contributing to the global leadership development programmes: organisational management, crisis management and resolution, programme integration, etc.

• Developing partner Development Manager(s) through objective setting, performance reviews, coaching, training and development.