Job Description

Job description

The Office Director is an experienced individual that oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the North America office. The Director is responsible for developing the office regional strategy, for its implementation, monitoring and reporting on progress to the Management Team and Executive Team of CA. This role is critical in managing our relationships with UN agencies, country missions, and key stakeholders in the region, facilitating projects that align with our global mission of limiting global warming to below 1.5°C. The Director will also lead content development, ensure the regional relevance of our outputs, and expand our role and influence within the region, particularly in relation to the United Nations Headquarters. This position requires close coordination with the head of the diplomacy team to ensure that our strategies are seamlessly integrated into broader organizational objectives and UN processes.

The Office Director will be responsible for managing and developing a team of administrative and content staff, as well as developing and implementing office policies and procedures in line with broader company policies. Additionally, the Office Director will be responsible for overseeing budgeting and forecasting for the office and will be the primary point of contact of the office for external funders, and partners.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Content Direction

• Develop and implement a regional office strategy that aligns with the organization's global mission, objectives and content strategy.
• Lead and/or oversee the content direction of the team’s outputs, ensuring they are innovative, relevant, and impactful.
• Actively engage with the United Nations headquarters by hosting events and participating in key discussions on climate change related issues.
• Expand the organization’s role and visibility within the region by participating in major UN events, networking with diplomats and policy makers, and leading advocacy efforts.
• Coordinate with the Head of Diplomacy and team leads for SIDS and LDCs to leverage New York's strategic location for advancing Climate Analytics’ diplomatic and advocacy efforts with the UN and related entities.
• Regularly report progress on strategic initiatives to the Management Team and Executive Team and contribute to programme strategies of the organisation.
• Assess and adapt strategies in response to regional dynamics and global trends. 
• Strengthen collaboration with CA Headquarters and other regional offices, enhancing organizational cohesion.

External Engagement and Relationship Building

• Represent the office in external events and increase the visibility of Climate Analytics.
• Act as the primary representative of Climate Analytics at high-level diplomatic forums, including UN events and meetings, to strengthen relationships and advance organizational goals. Work closely with the Head of the Diplomacy Team to align these engagements with broader strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with NGOs, stakeholders, partners and donors, universities, think tanks and research organisations in the region.

Financial and Operational Oversight

• Oversee office finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring financial sustainability.
• Secure funding and manage financial operations in collaboration with the Project Development and Partnerships teams.
• Liaise with CA Headquarters for financial reporting and monitoring.

Project and Team Leadership

• Lead fundraising initiatives and actively engage with current and potential funders.
• Manage the development of a project pipeline that supports the strategic goals of the office.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects, including meeting timelines, objectives, and budgets.
• Lead and manage a diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Oversee HR and organizational matters, ensuring alignment with the organisation policies and developing strategies for personnel planning, recruitment, retention, and training.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure that office operations comply with organizational policies as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversee administrative functions, including taxes, payroll, and Board meetings.

Your profile

You will ideally have the following qualifications and skills.

Essential criteria

• Master’s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Policy, International Relations or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience, preferably interacting with the UN or similar international bodies.
• At least 3-5 years in a management capacity.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage promptly and diplomatically across various platforms.
• Proven experience in staff management, budget oversight, and reporting, with a track record of managing budgets exceeding $500,000 USD.
• Proficiency in Excel and other tools for financial and operational management.
• Expertise in securing, managing, and reporting on grants from major foundations, philanthropies, government agencies, and multilateral organizations. 
• Strong international exposure, including work or study abroad, proficiency in multiple languages, and firsthand experience with the challenges and dynamics of developing country contexts.
• Experience working in a cross functional, team-based environment.
• Outstanding versatility and flexibility, with a high degree of comfort changing and refining priorities and targets and working across different time zones, cultures, and business practices.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required by the role.
• A strong commitment to the organization's mission and a demonstration of integrity and ethical conduct in professional dealings.
• Our working language is English, therefore excellent English writing and verbal skills are necessary. Spanish is a plus.
• You must have the rights to work in the USA. 

Desirable criteria

• Experience in leadership roles within non-profit, international development, or small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is desirable.

• Experience overseeing compliance processes, such as annual financial reporting, tax filings, audits, or regulatory submissions, preferably in a non-profit or international organization context.

Our offer

• A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change mitigation.
• Flexible work environment and a commitment to hybrid working.
• 25 days paid annual leave for each year worked (pro rata), 11 paid public holidays and 10 paid sick days
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits, including, medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and retirement plan access.
• You will be based in a vibrant co-working space located in the heart of Manhattan, New York City.

Conditions

Application deadline: 19 September 2025

Starting date: 1 January 2026

Location: New York City, USA

Remuneration: USD $134,000-145,000 (Annual Gross) - commensurate with qualifications and experience

Terms: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for2 years, with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.

For further information send your questions via email to recruiting@climateanalytics.org . 

Please apply with your CV, cover letter and a list of three references in PDF format exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed. Please indicate in your cover letter your earliest start date and your salary expectations. 

We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes you unique.

About us

Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science, analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5°C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at our headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa, Australia & Pacific, the Caribbean, South Asia and North America.  

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