This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Freshwater Strategy Director based in India.
This is a senior conservation leadership opportunity focused on advancing freshwater protection and resilience across the Asia Pacific region. The role will shape regional strategies addressing freshwater biodiversity, water security, watershed resilience, and nature-based solutions. You will work across country programs and global teams to strengthen the scale and impact of freshwater conservation initiatives. The position combines scientific expertise, strategic planning, partnership development, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate with governments, communities, corporations, financial institutions, and conservation partners to develop innovative and durable solutions. Working within a highly collaborative and matrixed international environment, you will help translate science and conservation priorities into practical strategies with measurable regional impact.
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Develop and support the implementation of freshwater conservation strategies across Asia Pacific, including nature-based approaches for water provisioning and regulation and long-term freshwater protection.
Build strong partnerships with regional country teams, global colleagues, nonprofit organizations, communities, government agencies, corporations, financial institutions, and other external stakeholders to accelerate the pace, scale, and impact of conservation initiatives.
Strengthen scientific and technical capacity across country programs and refine freshwater conservation Theories of Change to improve conservation outcomes.
Facilitate creative solutions to complex freshwater challenges by bringing together diverse stakeholders and balancing environmental, social, and economic priorities.
Ensure freshwater initiatives are effectively incorporated into regional portfolio management

📌 Freshwater Strategy Director (India)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 India