Managing Director, Peace Parks USA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, finance, fundraising/development, international relations, environmental studies, conservation, sustainable development, public policy, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is advantageous. Professional experience and skills A minimum of 10 years’ progressive professional experience, including significant senior-level experience in fundraising, development, philanthropy, external relations, nonprofit leadership or a related field. At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role with responsibility for developing and executing fundraising, business development, external relations or market-development strategies. Proven track record of developing and executing successful fundraising and resource-mobilization strategies, including experience securing significant philanthropic or institutional funding. Demonstrated experience cultivating and soliciting major donors, foundations, family offices and /or other high value philanthropic partners. Demonstrated senior leadership and people-management experience, including building, developing and leading high-performing teams and managing performance, budgets and organizational priorities Strong judgment, discretion and the ability to operate with credibility among senior donors, Board members and institutional partners. Experience overseeing organizational governance, compliance, financial management and / or statutory reporting within a nonprofit or other regulated organization. Demonstrated experience working effectively with nonprofit Boards, senior executives and / or governance committees, with a sound understanding of nonprofit governance and fiduciary responsibilities. Strong understanding of Africa and the conservation and development context in sub-Saharan Africa, with the credibility and ability to represent Peace Parks’ work authentically with US stakeholders. Direct professional or lived experience in Africa is strongly preferred. Established networks and relationships with US philanthropy, conservation, climate, sustainable development or related sectors, with demonstrated ability to leverage relationships to create meaningful funding and partnership opportunities. Temperament to operate in support of senior leadership and a genuine team player who understands that the organization's strength lies with its CEO, CDO, and people in the field, and who knows how to amplify that strength. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing articles, donor correspondence, executive briefings and external communications. Legally authorized to work in the United States. The following are highly desirable: Understanding of conservation finance, carbon and biodiversity credits, blended finance, impact investing and other innovative financing mechanisms, with the ability to engage credibly with technical specialists and funders. Demonstrated comfort building a new function from the ground up. Resourcefulness and self-direction to operate within a lean US team and build the function over time. Location and terms Arlington, VA is strongly preferred, given proximity to the conservation policy and philanthropic community. The role may begin with shared office space through a partner organization. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the seniority of the role. The position involves regular travel within the United States and approximately three trips per year to Peace Parks' landscapes in southern Africa. Interested candidates are invited to submit a Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter , with full address, telephone number, and email address. These should be submitted by 9 November 2026 . Please apply online. You can apply for future opportunities that are suitable for your skills, qualifications, and work experience