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About Greenpeace:

Founded in 1971, Greenpeace gives voice to a fragile Earth by promoting solutions, advocating change, and inspiring action. The organisation has employed non-violent methods to campaign for environmental justice since its inception. Today, Greenpeace operates in over 40 countries, with headquarters in Amsterdam.

Greenpeace in Southeast Asia

Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA) offers dynamic and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. It is driven by a diverse and committed team who uphold the highest professional standards of the world’s leading environmental campaigning organization. By working alongside passionate and skilled colleagues, you will help to tackle some of the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges,

Operating from our offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, we lead globally significant campaigns shaped by regional and national contexts, offering challenging opportunities to address pressing ecological issues. We are financially supported by tens of thousands of people across the region. To remain independent we have a policy of not accepting funding from companies and governments and therefore only accept donations from individuals and private foundations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greenpeace Southeast Asia is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment to providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognize and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organization and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job-related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of the applicant’s merits and abilities.

The People, Culture & Operations (PC&O) Director provides strategic leadership and direction for Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s people, culture, organizational development and IT functions. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director ensures that Greenpeace SEA attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent, while fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, wellbeing, and high performance.

This role sets the vision for people strategy in alignment with Greenpeace’s mission and values, enabling the organization to achieve impact through its people. The PC&O Director acts as a trusted partner to the Executive Director and senior leaders, balancing organizational priorities with staff needs across the multi-country office.

This is a fixed-term position based in either Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. Candidates who have the legal right to work and live in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a regional people and culture strategy, ensuring alignment with
  Greenpeace SEA’s organizational goals.
• Advise the Executive Director and senior leadership team on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Champion a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all levels of the organization.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with global Greenpeace standards.
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and career pathways that support both individual
  growth and organizational resilience.
• Provide oversight on staff wellbeing, compensation and benefits, and conflict resolution processes.
• Lead policy development, control & communication.
• Oversee P&C Department fiscal and budgetary planning.
• Provide strategic oversight of IT systems, infrastructure, and data security to safeguard organizational operations.
• Ensure effective management of software, digital tools, and network systems that enable collaboration across
  multi-country offices.
• Oversee IT policies, compliance, and risk management, ensuring alignment with global Greenpeace standards and best practices in cybersecurity. Partner with operations, campaigns, and finance teams to identify and deploy technology solutions that increase efficiency and staff effectiveness.
• Work closely with SMT, Directors and other key leaders to foster collaboration, align P&C activities and ensure effective coordination across different departments / functions.
• Optimize allocation and utilization of resources, including personnel, budget, technology and infrastructure to support the P&C needs and achieve strategic objectives.
•  Collaborate with IT and digital security functions to ensure staff have the tools, systems, and infrastructure required to perform effectively. Optimize the integration of people, culture, and technology resources for
  organizational impact.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and cross-border collaboration.
• Ensure that policies and practices uphold Greenpeace’s commitment to integrity,transparency, and accountability.
• Monitor and assess workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the performance of P&C, Talent Development & Culture / JEDIS.
• Ensure P&C policies are in compliance with local labor laws across Greenpeace SEA offices, while harmonizing with global Greenpeace standards.
• Serve as custodian of ethical employment practices, safeguarding staff rights and organizational credibility.
• Advise and support the Executive Director on labor relations and risk management matters.
• Ensure IT governance, systems reliability, and data protection measures meet organizational and regulatory
  requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree preferably in Human Resources.
• Proven senior leadership experience (10 years) in people, culture, or human
  resources roles, preferably in international or multi-country organizations.
• Strong expertise in organizational development, talent management, and
  leadership coaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Solid understanding of labor regulations and employment practices across
  Southeast Asia.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in one or more Southeast Asian languages an
  advantage.
• Experience overseeing IT systems, digital security, and infrastructure in an
  organizational context.
• Familiarity with emerging workplace technologies and digital collaboration
  platforms.

Personal Attributes: 

• A values-driven leader with integrity, empathy, and resilience.
• Strategic thinker who balances vision with practical implementation.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively across diverse cultures and
  contexts.
• Deep commitment to Greenpeace’s mission of environmental justice and
  non-violent activism.

Key Competencies:

Functional

• Strong HR knowledge (labor law) and computer literacy.
• Conduct relevant training for staff.
• Knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
• Ability to align digital tools and systems with organizational people and culture
  strategies. 

You may submit your application via this link :  https://greenpeace.bamboohr.com/careers/60

Deadline: 09 November 2025