Director – Global Livestock Methane
Environmental Defense Fund
Director – Global Livestock Methane
Environmental Defense Fund
Nonprofit advancing climate solutions for communities
Duration
This is a fixed-term position with an end date of September 30, 2027, with thepossibility of extension.
Location
This position may be located the U.S., Belgium, or the Netherlands remotely or hybrid out of one of our offices in the U.S. or Brussels. For U.S. candidates, there is a preference for those located in the eastern time zone, though candidates located in other time zones will be considered.
Overall Function
Methane is expected to cause nearly half of the projected temperature rises due to new greenhouse gas emissions over the next two decades. Agriculture is one of the largest sources of human-caused methane emissions globally (approximately 40%), and livestock alone account for approximately one-third of human-caused methane emissions . Solutions exist today that allow intensive livestock systems to reduce methane emissions, including enteric fermentation interventions and certain manure management technologies but significant barriers exist before farmers will adopt these technologies. The Director, Global Livestock Methane, will drive EDF’s workplan to eliminate these barriers.
The Director, Global Livestock Methane, will be an important member of a cross-cutting team at EDF to drivelivestock methane reduction strategies globally. This role will helpdevelop and drive implementation of EDF’s livestock methane strategywithin EDF’s Climate-Smart Ag team and Agriculture, Water & Food program. The Director willlead on delivery of assigned portions of EDF’sagriculture methane program goals related to livestock emissions, enabling EDF’s continued action on the agriculture methane agenda. They willimplement a strong global strategy and connect dots across the organization to ensure effective teamwork and management.
The Director will report to the AVP, Global Agriculture Methane.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a focused strategy onreducing livestock methane emissions within the assigned portfolioand execute the strategy through engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and manage annual workplans for global advocacy work and co-develop the workplans for EDF’s relevant core regions (U.S., China, and the EU) with the region leads, ensuring work plans are interrelated, build upon each other, and lead with science, economics, corporate partnerships, and effective policy, culminating in culturally appropriate targeted advocacy.
Ensure successful completion of assigned donor related deliverables to advance action on livestock methane.
Identify and engage with government, livestock sector, corporate, and other leaders on the importance of livestock methane strategies, and build cross-sector support for just and effectivelivestock methane strategies.
Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.
Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities by translating complex methane mitigation goalsinto compelling narratives forstakeholders, board members, EDF senior leadership, and other internal and external audiences.
Represent and position EDF as a thought-leader in high-level panels, conferences, and direct engagements.
Serve as a leader for the Agriculture Methane team, including managing and mentoring staff (both assigned direct reports and other team members) and supporting professional development of junior staff across the team.
Identify and oversee consultants and coordinate with staff and partners to ensure aligned execution of work to achieve results.
Build and manage budgets across assigned projects and work closely with financial and operations team members on budget matters.
Courageously advance the AgricultureMethane program’s commitment to bringing all stakeholders to the table to advance climate solutions that are locally appropriate.
Play a key role in fundraising, including drafting proposals, tracking and reporting progress, and other assigned functions.
Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
10+ years related professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategies, including managing a matrixed team of experts and effectively working with consultants to deliver results.
Strong people management skills with experience effectively managing and building skills of direct reports.
Deep technical knowledge of livestock systems and expertise in some combinationof greenhouse gas mitigation efforts, carbon markets and investment, translating research and innovation to action,and farmer engagement.
Proven results from advocacy in the environmental and agricultural policy sectors.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong planning and budgetexperience and skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts to strategic planning and recommendations.
Proactive, detail oriented, well-organized, and able to plan and execute projects from conception to completion.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills,demonstrated capacity to bring varied constituents together toward a common goal, build strategic relationships, and successfully advocate for environmental issues.
Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams spread across multiple time zones.
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across allcultures and backgrounds.
Willingness and ability to engage in travel, including international travel, up to 25% of time.
Compensation
US 134,000 - 141,000 USD annual
Belgium: 100,000 - 107,000 EUR annual
Netherlands 92,000 - 102,000 EUR annual
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
Nonprofit advancing climate solutions for communities
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a nonprofit focused on addressing climate change while supporting healthy, equitable communities. EDF works by researching and developing practical solutions, partnering with governments, businesses, NGOs, and local communities, and applying policy and market-based strategies to cut pollution, conserve forests, and improve air quality. Its work is carried out through data-driven analysis, coalition-building, and targeted advocacy that translate scientific findings into real-world actions. EDF distinguishes itself by bringing together a wide range of stakeholders and applying science-based, scalable approaches to problems, rather than relying on a single sector. The organization's goal is to stabilize the climate and protect people and natural systems by making sustainable choices feasible and impactful for communities across the globe.
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