Selection process developed by matteria

Location and Work Mode

CDMX, México. Hybrid

Who we are 

Greenpeace Mexico is an independent environmental organization that is part of the global Greenpeace network. Its mission is to protect and conserve the environment, promoting solutions to the problems faced by ecosystems and biodiversity. Through research, awareness campaigns, and direct action, Greenpeace Mexico works to create a positive change in society's relationship with nature. Greenpeace is an environmental organization that exists because the planet and its ecosystems need someone to defend them. We work to end environmental abuses in 55 countries. In Mexico, we have been denouncing and confronting governments, companies, and projects that harm the environment for 30 years. 

Our impact

Greenpeace Mexico has made a significant impact on environmental protection over three decades of work. During this time, it has carried out more than 500 awareness and direct action campaigns, generating environmental consciousness that has reached millions of people. The organization has influenced public policies, securing commitments from governments and companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural areas, and eliminate the use of single-use plastics. Additionally, its work has contributed to the conservation of over 10 million hectares of forests and protected marine areas in Mexico. Through citizen mobilization, Greenpeace has successfully pressured the halt of several industrial projects that threatened the country's biodiversity, demonstrating that collective action has the power to bring about real changes in environmental protection.. 

Purpose of the Position

Leading the organization in its mission to defend the environment and promote a global shift in the way humanity interacts with nature. This position is key to guiding strategy, strengthening the organization’s presence in the country, and ensuring the achievement of its objectives in the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity. A crucial aspect of this role is fundraising, as Greenpeace is an independent organization that does not accept funding from governments or corporations, making financing through individual donations, foundations, and other allies essential for its operations. The Executive Director must ensure that Greenpeace Mexico has the necessary resources to carry out its campaigns, research, and direct actions, enabling the organization to remain a relevant actor in the fight for a more just and sustainable planet. Additionally, this position involves strengthening strategic relationships with allies and donors while maintaining the transparency and trust that characterize the organization. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define, guides, and executes the vision and global strategy of Greenpeace Mexico, ensuring alignment with the international goals of the organization. Responsible for ensuring that the organization’s actions are centered on environmental defense, aiming to create sustainable and transformative change.

Team Management and Coordination: Lead the Greenpeace Mexico team, promoting a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Ensure that human resources are aligned with organizational objectives, fostering professional development and team well-being.

Fundraising: Develop and implement fundraising strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of Greenpeace Mexico. This involves identifying funding opportunities, managing fundraising campaigns, establishing partnerships with individuals and organizations, and ensuring resources are available for the organization’s campaigns.

Institutional Relations and Partnerships: Represent Greenpeace Mexico to various institutions, such as governments, companies, international bodies, and strategic allies. Establish key relationships to influence public policies and corporate actions that positively impact the environment.

Communication and Visibility: Ensure effective communication with the public, media, and communities. Oversee communication, public relations, and marketing strategies to increase the organization’s visibility and strengthen its public image, promoting Greenpeace’s campaigns.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee the execution of projects and campaigns, ensuring that established objectives are met. Evaluate the impact of actions and adjust strategies as necessary to maximize results and improve the effectiveness of initiatives.

Financial Management: Manage Greenpeace Mexico’s financial resources responsibly and transparently. Control the budget and ensure that raised funds are used efficiently to support the organization’s campaigns and activities, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Defense of Independence and Transparency Principles: Ensure Greenpeace Mexico maintains its political and corporate independence, operating ethically and transparently. Defend the principles of social and environmental justice in all areas of the organization’s operations.

Innovation and Adaptation: Identify new opportunities for action in response to emerging environmental challenges. Adapt Greenpeace Mexico’s strategy to stay at the forefront of environmental defense, implementing innovative approaches to address global and local issues.

Adaptation to Political, Social, and Economic Context: Maintain a deep understanding of Mexico’s socio-economic and political context. Ensure the organization positions itself strategically in this environment, adapting its actions to changing circumstances, always with a focus on environmental justice and sustainability.

Effective Leadership and Coordination: Identify critical areas within the organization that require improved coordination, especially in campaigns and projects. Ensure teams work in alignment, maximizing fundraising opportunities and optimizing campaign results.

Development of Administrative and Logistical Skills: While not requiring a strictly administrative focus, the director should possess sufficient administrative skills to manage Greenpeace Mexico’s resources effectively. This includes handling economic, logistical, and operational aspects, optimizing efficiency in campaign and project execution.

Analysis and Management of Indicators: Develop, establish, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the progress of campaigns and the financial health of the organization. These indicators should guide strategic decision-making, adjusting actions as needed to ensure the organization’s success and sustainability.

Requirements and competences to work with us

Studies
• Bachelor’s degree in natural or social sciences.
• Master’s degree in natural or social sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Diploma in administrative matters or equivalent experience.

Experience
• At least 10 years of experience in senior management roles, preferably in non-profit, social, or environmental organizations. This experience should include responsibilities in strategic decision-making, managing multidisciplinary teams, organizational development, and fundraising.

Knowledge and Skills
• Strategic leadership.
• Effective team management and coordination, with the ability to motivate.
• Experience supervising projects and monitoring to ensure objectives are met.
• Administrative knowledge and experience in organizations or civil associations.
• Commitment to Greenpeace’s JEDIS principles:
- Justice: Holding ourselves accountable and demanding accountability from those in power.
- Equity: Addressing systemic inequalities when envisioning our shared future.
- Diversity: Embracing and sustaining our complexity and differences.
- Inclusion: Amplifying the voices of those who face the greatest barriers within our movement.
- Safety: Building environments where we feel safe enough to be brave and create the futures we deserve.
• Ability to analyze Mexico's political, social, and economic contexts, as well as the international environmental context.
• Skill in analyzing indicators and ensuring good KPI performance.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues.
• Advanced English and Spanish proficiency.
• Experience in fundraising, including fostering Major Donor relations. • Proven experience of business planning and implementation (including financial management of budgets above 30m $MX).

Competencies
• Strategic Leadership
• Communication and Institutional Relations
• Strategic Vision. • Courage and integrity
• Global outlook
• Creativity and solutions-focus

Our team profile

• Independence
• Commitment to Environmental and Social Justice and Peace
• Non-Violent Direct Action.

Key interests for working with us

The defense of the environment against the exploitation of natural resources, the promotion of renewable energies over the dependence on fossil fuels, environmental justice, and social inclusion in the fight against climate change, as well as the preservation of biodiversity and sustainability in the context of growing urbanization and social inequality

Reasons to join our team

Greenpeace Mexico offers the opportunity to lead a globally recognized organization, with a focus on environmental defense and social justice. By joining as Executive Director, you will have a direct impact on environmental campaigns, leading a committed team and working in an ethical, inclusive, and high-performance environment. Additionally, you will have the support of an organization that encourages continuous learning and professional development, allowing you to create real change in the fight for a sustainable future.

Relevant details before applying for this vacancy

The candidate must be able to make decisions independently, aligning with the organization’s principles and leading with integrity and ethics, without compromising Greenpeace’s mission and vision.