Program Director
Salary £ Competitive
Fully remote +/-5 hours GMT
Vacancy listed 04/06/2025
Application deadline 30/06/2025
Details
OceanMind seeks an inspirational  Program Director to drive and lead its global programs, spanning biodiversity protection, climate change mitigation, emissions reduction, and sustainable livelihoods. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in program leadership within foundations or global NGOs, deep expertise in ocean and marine ecosystems, and strong active networks particularly across Southeast Asia, Africa, and/or Latin America.

This individual will be responsible for shaping and executing multiple program strategies, developing high-impact partnerships, and ensuring that OceanMind’s work delivers  tangible and sustainable  results in strengthening marine enforcement and advancing long term  ocean governance.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the strategic development and implementation of OceanMind’s global  initiatives, ensuring the individual programs combine to deliver our  organizational goals.
  • Oversee and connect  cross-functional program activities related to livelihoods, biodiversity, climate change, and emissions reduction.
  • Ensure robust monitoring and  evaluation,  of program performance . Establish learning frameworks, and continuously adapt strategies to maximize impact and efficiency. 

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Establish and maintain mutually beneficial strategic relationships and partnerships with marine authorities, government agencies, NGOs, IGOs, philanthropic organizations, and private sector stakeholders, with a focus on Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
  • Represent OceanMind at key regional and international forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements to raise awareness of our work and establish OceanMind as a leading contributor in this field
  • Expand  income generation and  fundraising opportunities for programmatic activities  In order that OceanMind can further extend our reach and impact.

Program Management & Delivery 
  • Provide inspirational leadership, coaching and mentoring to team leaders and cross-disciplinary teams to grow and develop their skills and to help them fulfil their potential .
  • Oversee the effective management of budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes for program activities, ensuring compliance with  donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Drive  the development of leading edge knowledge and product advancement , including impact reports, case studies, and strategic insights.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program delivery is on time and to budget

 Innovation
  • Drive innovation in program design to address emerging challenges in marine governance and sustainability
  • Proactively Identify and leverage opportunities to integrate emerging and  enabling technologies that enhance program outcomes.


Qualifications and Experience

Essential:
  • Extensive progressive experience in program leadership roles at foundations, global NGOs, or international organizations.
  • In-depth knowledge of ocean governance, marine biodiversity, and the impacts of climate change on ocean ecosystems.
  • Strong track record of developing and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, particularly in Southeast Asia, Africa, and/or Latin America.
  • Proven fundraising experience for complex multi-million dollar multi-year projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in delivering complex, multi-country programs with measurable impact.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including experience representing organizations at senior levels and in international forums.
  • Ability to navigate cultural nuances and build trust with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable:
Experience working with marine authorities on enforcement, compliance, or monitoring programs.
  • Familiarity with technology solutions in fisheries management or ocean conservation.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or an ASEAN language

How to Apply:  Please submit your CV and a short cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) answering the following questions:
 
  1. Why does Oceanmind and this role appeal to you? 
  2. Why do you think you’re a good fit for this role? 
 
OceanMind is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact us via people@oceanmind.global

Contact Information: For more information about our organisation, or this job role, please visit our website OceanMind or email people@oceanmind.global   
Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus public holidays (pro-rata if part time)
• 2 days paid leave for voluntary projects
• Flexible working options (around core hours)
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• Following a three-month period of employment, OceanMind will contribute a sum equal to 6% of your salary to a pension if you contribute at least 3% of your salary to the pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Access to learning and development including opportunities to feed your curiosity to increase your understanding and professional development

Notes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.

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