Head of Resources, Energy and Mobility Japan and Southeast Asia

The Head of Resources, Energy, Mobility (REM) Japan and Southeast Asia is accountable for delivering transformational change against Resources, Energy and Mobility and its intersections with three other systems:  Food, Oceans, and Land Use (FOLU); Financial and Economic Systems; and Environmental Rights and Rule of Law.  As a Regional System Head, this position leads a multi-disciplinary team across London, Brussels, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta, Sydney, and the US, drawing expertise from across ClientEarth’s deep legal and jurisdictional expertise to create transformational change and impact. 

This position operates under the wider mandate of the Acting Associate Director for Japan and Southeast Asia.  As such, the post-holder leads initiatives that are primarily focused on Japan and Southeast Asia, while continuing to collaborate globally and embody the principles of “One ClientEarth”, driving global-level systemic change.  

This position also has an important role in role-modelling ClientEarth’s values, rallying colleagues around a unified global strategy, and making a substantial contribution to regional and global programme strategy and decision-making, ensuring insights from Japan and Southeast Asia inform wider organisational priorities. 

This role is a 6 month's contract role.

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