Supervisory Board Members

Greenpeace MENA

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About The Position

Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is seeking senior, values-driven leaders to join its Supervisory Board and help guide the organization through its next phase of impact and growth. Board members provide strategic oversight and safeguard Greenpeace MENA’s mission, integrity, independence, accountability and long-term sustainability, while maintaining a clear distinction between governance and day-to-day management.

This is a voluntary, non-remunerated governance role. Members are expected to contribute actively to Board and committee work, including approximately four Board meetings per year, committee responsibilities and occasional ad hoc engagement, requiring around 15–20 hours per quarter. Appointments are for a three-year term, renewable once for one additional three-year term. Candidates should have relevant board-level or senior leadership experience and a strong understanding of the MENA region. Residence in, or a strong connection to, the region is highly desirable.

Candidates must exercise independent judgment and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest. Current Greenpeace employees and people who left Greenpeace employment within the previous year are ineligible. Candidates with a vested interest conflicting with Greenpeace’s objectives or independence, direct employment or contracts with governments, ministries or embassies, or a material financial interest in an industry, company or entity targeted by Greenpeace campaigns are also ineligible. Interested candidates are asked to submit an Expression of Interest form, CV and cover letter by November 9, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the Greenpeace MENA Election Committee; applications will be treated with appropriate confidentiality.

Requirements

• Board-level or senior leadership experience.
• Strong strategic leadership and sound judgment.
• Strong understanding of the MENA region and its cultural, social, economic, political and environmental context.
• Experience leading or governing organizations through complexity, uncertainty, growth or transformation.
• Ability to provide independent oversight and strategic perspective.
• Commitment to Greenpeace MENA’s mission, independence and values.
• Capacity and commitment to contribute actively to an engaged and accountable Supervisory Board.
• Exercise independent judgment and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Candidates must not be current Greenpeace employees or have left Greenpeace employment within the previous year.
• Candidates must not have a vested interest conflicting with Greenpeace’s objectives or independence, be directly employed or contracted by governments, ministries or embassies, or hold a material financial interest in an industry, company or entity targeted by Greenpeace campaigns.

Nice To Haves

• Residence in, or a strong connection to, the MENA region.
• Strong networks and exposure across MENA and/or internationally.
• Experience in strategic leadership and Board governance.
• Board-level or senior executive leadership.
• Organizational development, transformation and change leadership experience.
• Risk, resilience and crisis governance experience.
• Fundraising, philanthropy and resource mobilization experience.
• Legal, regulatory or institutional governance experience.
• Climate, environment, sustainability or climate justice experience.
• Strategic communications, media, public engagement or movement-building experience.
• Strong regional and international networks and exposure, particularly across civil society, philanthropy and relevant institutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Greenpeace MENA’s strategic direction and long-term organizational development.
• Approve organizational strategy and major strategic decisions.
• Approve multi-year and annual budgets and annual financial statements.
• Oversee organizational risk, resilience and good governance.
• Oversee key governance and organizational policies.
• Recruit the Executive Director, set their remuneration, and oversee their performance and accountability.
• Safeguard Greenpeace MENA’s independence, values and organizational integrity.
• Participate actively in Board and committee work, including approximately four Board meetings per year and occasional ad hoc engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed