Chief Program Officer

Core responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and collaborate with Program and Communications Directors to develop and evaluate cross-programmatic legal, advocacy and campaign strategies to protect the environment and human rights globally.
• Support the consolidation of our Programs Dept, which will include Communications, leveraging the expertise and experience of Programs/Comms Directors, Managers and staff across the dept.
• Facilitate a high-performing team of Directors to lead their teams, ensuring integration and program impact.
• Contribute to organizational fundraising, and support Program and Communications Directors to manage resources effectively and strategically to ensure clear prioritization and impact.

This role drives cross-programmatic strategies and alignment to protect the environment and human rights globally, ensuring CIEL remains on the front edge of innovative and effective strategies for change through legal advocacy and campaign work.

Required qualifications:

• JD or LLM required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively more responsible roles in programs, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Expertise in building, leading and implementing legal and advocacy strategies to protect human rights and the environment.
• Proven track record of facilitating complex processes in multi-cultural contexts.

CIEL offers a strong benefits package including employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; a 5% contribution of gross annual salary into a 403(b) retirement account; a relocation stipend; dedicated professional development funding; and paid sabbatical leave after 7 years. Full-time employees qualify for the US Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For remote workers, CIEL provides a one-time $750 stipend plus $250 annually for workspace maintenance.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) uses the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society, working at the intersection of environmental protection and human rights across sectors and borders.