Managing Director, East Asia Climate Imperative Foundation

Position description

The Managing Director, East Asia will oversee a portfolio of initiatives targeting drastic carbon reductions through policy actions across the energy sector. They will lead a team of one or more Initiative Directors, supporting the development of campaign and grantmaking strategies in line with Climate Imperative’s theory of change and organizational values. This role will have a regional focus, and the ideal candidate has deep experience in energy policy and advocacy within the East Asia region. The Managing Director also serves as a member of Climate Imperative’s leadership team, engaging with the Vice President and peers on policies, practices, and other cross‑functional issues.

OUR COMMITMENT

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to an accessible Application process and employee experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [email protected].

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Evaluation

Oversee the growth of a portfolio of initiatives and grantees focused on targeted policy wins to maximize carbon abatement

Develop and update initiative strategies in partnership with other team members

Drive the approved strategies to success, adjust as needed, and measure progress

Develop, review and finalize all grant proposals for these initiatives ahead of the Vice President and Grants Team, ensuring all grants help to achieve established initiative Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

Ensure relevant justice and equity considerations for specific countries or regions or focus are reflected in the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives

In partnership with the Vice President, engage with peer funders to align efforts and funding when practicable and appropriate

Provide updates and briefings to board advisors and principals

Leadership and Team Oversight

Partner with CI leadership team in setting, communicating, and assessing progress against foundation wide OKRs, and in supporting the overall growth and culture of CI

Oversee a skilled and diverse team by fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, creativity, and accountability that translates into equitable and impactful grantmaking and strong internal and external partnerships

Support Initiative Directors in becoming highly trusted and effective grantmakers who understand philanthropy best practices, including how to engage with potential and existing grantees

Serve as a mentor and coach to Initiative Directors through regular check‑ins, performance conversations, and encouraging professional development to increase knowledge, skills, and abilities; ensure that Initiative Directors are following these same best practices with their teams.

Lead internal review process for all initiative strategies and reports, and any other documents being shared with Board of Directors that pertain to the global portfolio

Serve as an external spokesperson, representing CI as a thought leader in the field, in funder dialogues, and in media if necessary

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in environmental policy including public policy, international relations, philanthropy, campaigns, sustainability, or law, including experience leading strategy development and the oversight of complex projects

Strong knowledge of climate and energy policy issues and political landscapes related to energy and climate change within the East Asia region, including experience living and / or working in the region

Demonstrated organizational and managerial skills to lead a highly skilled and diverse team, meet grantmaking goals, timelines, and other benchmarks

Ability to engage and inspire others while effectively communicating complex ideas and information verbally and in writing

Self‑starter

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally

Interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change

SALARY

We provide a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The target U.S. national salary range is $245,000 to $255,000 USD with local adjustments made for folks in higher or lower markets, based on cost of labor in candidate's geographical location. Currently, all staff local to the San Francisco and DC offices go into the office one to three days a week. Equity is incredibly important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is done primarily in an office environment.

An employee must be able to satisfy the following physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Remain in a stationary position (at a desk) for at least 75% of the day

Use hand and fingers to type

Frequently communicate via phone or video and email and must be able to communicate using those methods

Ability to travel to maintain relationships with key stakeholders and employees, which includes :

Ability to travel by car, plane, train, or other modes of transportation, including extended periods of sitting or standing during travel.

Ability to lift, carry, or transport personal items or work‑related materials during travel.

Ability to work from remote locations or at different job sites as required.

This description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

BENEFITS

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all U.S.-based employees. If a specific position is open to international employees, benefits will vary based on geographical location. The U.S. benefits include :

Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision

Short term and long term disability insurance

Company sponsored life insurance and voluntary life

Carrot fertility and family planning benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

401k retirement plan with a company match contribution

Annual professional development budget

Internet, cell phone, and health & wellness reimbursement

14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement

Public transportation benefit options for office staff

Regular staff lunches and team building activities

SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages

An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture

Application instructions

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