Opportunity Details

The Program Director role at the client involves overseeing the implementation of their Strategic Framework, managing grantmaking activities, and fostering collaborations with key stakeholders. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director will lead a growing team and play a critical role in advancing the client's mission. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, program management, team leadership, grantmaking, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, sector knowledge, and advocacy.

The Program Director will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the client's Strategic Framework, aligning regional and issue-specific grantmaking activities, and championing the organization's impact to stakeholders. They will also oversee program delivery, integrate monitoring and evaluation frameworks, manage program budgets, and lead a growing regional program team. Building and maintaining relationships with grantees, allies, and partners, as well as engaging with donors and stakeholders to enhance the client's profile, will be key aspects of the role.

The ideal candidate for the Program Director position will have experience in strategic leadership, program management, team leadership, grantmaking, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, sector knowledge, and advocacy. They should have strong communication and relationship-building skills, the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and a passion for addressing plastic pollution and its impact on climate change, biodiversity, health, and human rights. The Program Director will play a crucial role in driving systemic change and fostering innovative solutions to end the plastic crisis.