Initiative Director, Japan

POSITION SUMMARY TheInitiative Director, Japanwillleadstrategic grantmakingto achieve policy wins thathelpJapanmeet its climate goals.This role will work with Climate Imperative’s leadership team to align the strategy with the organization’s values and theory of change. The individual will also work with a diverse group of partners, from grassroots advocates to high-level policymakers and aligned philanthropies,both withinJapanand with its trading partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Identifythe near-term opportunities to support policymakers and advocates inJapanto accelerate an ambitious and affordableclean energy transition Assess whether there are opportunities to inspire bolder ambition in Japan Draw on successes and setbacks from efforts in other geographies to help inform the strategy in Japan Share lessons learned from Japan’s experience with partners in other geographies Campaign Coordination & Coalition-Building In collaboration withpotential and existing grantees and other stakeholders,determinehow to rapidly accelerate the clean energy transition inJapan Ensure that justice and equity and an economic transition strategy for affected workers are carefully considered inthe design, implementation, and impact of the initiative Build a concise and metric-driven campaign strategy to win, in consultation with partners Ensure we and our partners have a clear understanding of how to win in each decision-making venue Grantmaking & Convening Develop a strong understanding of existing philanthropic investments in Japan, including funder priorities and the grantee landscape Identify the grantees who can execute the initiative strategy, and develop a portfolio of grants so they canlead this initiative to success Regularly convene grantee and funding partners to ensure strong coordination, track progress, repair problems, expand, contract or phase down elements of the initiative, as necessary Report, without bias, on progress and stalls to the Board of Directors Serve as a thought leader to the broader philanthropic and NGO community on strategy and grantmaking Lead on the grantee relationship through regular check-ins Serve as a leader and resource for other Climate Imperative staff Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of experience leading initiatives to achieve policy change at a broad scaleingeographies including Japan Strong preference for candidates who are based in Japan with the ability to work locally Global philanthropic or grantmaking experience Expertise in the clean energy landscape and the global fossil fuel industry Strong knowledge of the policy landscape in Japan and a working understanding of its main trading partners and regional dynamics Effective written and verbal communication skills Managerial skills to oversee progress across a diverse set of grantees,meetinggrantmaking goals, timelines, and other benchmarks Develop strategies that consider and synthesize multiple perspectives into a coherent big-picture strategy and workable plan Ability to track regionalefforts and see opportunities for leverage and scaled impact A deep commitment to equity and inclusion reflected in prior campaigns Ability to engage and inspire others while effectively communicating complex ideas and information verbally and in writing Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and collaborative environment Bilingual in English and Japanese, with strong communication skills; both written and spoken, in both languages SALARY We provide a salarycommensurate with qualifications and experience. The target salary range is ¥22.0 million–¥25 million. 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 withouta reasonableaccommodation. 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 Climate Imperativerequires all employees to come together in person two to three times per year. BENEFITS For candidates based outside the U.S., employment, payroll, and benefits are administered through our Employer of Record (EOR) partner in the relevant country, who serves as the legal employer for local compliance purposes. Regardless of location, all team members are fully integrated into Climate Imperative, with day-to-day work, responsibilities, and management carried out within Climate Imperative. Benefits vary by country based on local requirements and EOR-administered plans. We strive to offer a strong andequitablebenefits package across geographies. Examples of benefits offered include: Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision Carrot fertility and family planning benefits Annual professional development budget Internet, cell phone data, and health & wellness reimbursement An innovative, collaborative, and welcoming work culture OUR COMMITMENT Climate Imperative is committed to diversity, equity, & 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 employee experience.If at any time you needa reasonableaccommodation, please View email address on click.appcast.io. ABOUT US Climate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing, and more importantly, about solutions that work. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries. To address these issues, Climate Imperative was founded to provide resources to the field of climate policy in this decisive decade. Climate Imperative is a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on solving the climate crisis at speed and scale by providing funding, technical support, and expertise to win the world’s most significant emissions reduction policy decisions this decade. Climate Imperative operates from two office locations in San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC. Employees based in those areas work from the office one to three days per week. We support a hybrid work environment and bring the full team together in person one to two times per year for organization-wide collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Climate Imperative Foundation