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 creates positive change by driving cross-programmatic strategies and alignment to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society through legal advocacy and campaign strategies.

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
• Strong management and mentorship experience
• Proven capacity in raising funds and managing large program budgets
• Fluency in written and spoken English required

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $144,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
• If located in Geneva office: locality increase of 12.5%
• Remote work options available with $750 one-time stipend for fully remote workers plus $250 per year for maintaining remote workspace
• 40-hour work week with compensatory time for occasional extra hours
• Flexible working hours with core overlap hours for meetings
• Support for life/work balance

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.