Senior Director, Climate Action

FHI 360 is seeking a climate expert and visionary leader for the role of Senior Director, Climate Action. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Growth, the Senior Director will have a unique opportunity to launch FHI 360’s new Global Center for Climate Action and grow our existing Asia Pacific Climate Action hub. This position is pivotal in shaping FHI 360’s strategic vision and operational activities to address climate change. As a recognized thought leader, the Senior Director will leverage our global multisectoral portfolio to design integrated climate solutions and enhance the scale and impact of our climate research, programming and advocacy efforts. 

The Senior Director will collaborate closely with program and technical experts across FHI 360 Global Operations to identify, develop and drive evidence-based, impactful approaches to addressing complex climate challenges. The selected candidate will be expected to spearhead the development of long-term operational plans and overall organizational strategy essential for achieving impact on the climate crisis and will work closely with organizational leaders (including the Chief Impact Officer and Chief Strategy and Evidence Officer) to identify priority growth areas, establish partnerships, secure coalitions, manage portfolio growth, facilitate thought leadership, shape markets, and secure new business. 

This position can be based in any country where FHI 360 has a registered office, and where the candidate has relevant work authorization.

Responsibilities / Duties:

Complexity & Problem Solving:

• Navigate complex issues within the international development landscape, leveraging expertise to define and address challenges unique to the Center’s focus area.

• Develop and execute long-term operational plans that align with FHI 360’s organizational strategy and address climate action challenges.

• Translate FHI 360’s overarching organizational strategy into actionable plans for the Center for Climate Action.

• Identify priority areas to grow FHI 360’s climate action practice area based on market analysis and FHI 360’s competitive strengths.

• Select opportunities to pursue across diverse funders to grow the portfolio and secure funding for research, programs, and advocacy.

• Foster innovation and drive the adoption of evidence-based practices in the portfolio.

• Achieve lasting impact for the Center’s portfolio by delivering high-quality results.

• Achieve operational goals and business development targets in support of the organizational strategy.

Expertise & Influence:

• Serve as an internal and external high-visibility expert and spokesperson for FHI 360’s climate action portfolio, inclusive of research, programs, and advocacy.

• Engage with senior management, executives, and key stakeholders to cultivate partnerships crucial to the Center’s success.

• Align the …