Supervisory Board Members

Provided by: GP MENA ELECTION COMMITTEE

Deadline: November 9, 2026

For: Potential Supervisory Board candidates

Targeted Countries: Morocco, Tunisia & Jordan

Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa is seeking senior, values-driven leaders to join its Supervisory Board and help guide the organization through its next phase of impact and growth.

Operating in a region shaped by accelerating climate impacts, environmental pressures, conflict, economic uncertainty and rapid change, Greenpeace MENA needs strong, independent and forward-looking Supervisory Board members to remain resilient, relevant and impactful.

About Greenpeace MENA

Greenpeace MENA is part of the global Greenpeace network, working across the Middle East and North Africa to advance climate and environmental justice and a greener, fairer and more peaceful future.

Our vision is a MENA region where its natural richness and communities are protected and where future generations can thrive with dignity in a peaceful, sustainable and just future.

Who we are looking for

Greenpeace MENA is a dynamic, high-functioning regional organization seeking Supervisory Board members who can complement our current mix of competencies and help us navigate emerging organizational, environmental and regional challenges.

We are seeking candidates who bring a combination of:

• Board-level or senior leadership experience
• Strong strategic leadership and sound judgement
• A strong understanding of the MENA region and its cultural, social, economic, political and environmental context
• Experience leading or governing organizations through complexity, uncertainty, growth or transformation
• The ability to provide independent oversight and strategic perspective
• Commitment to Greenpeace MENA’s mission, independence and values
• Strong networks and exposure across MENA and/or internationally
• The capacity and commitment to contribute actively to an engaged and accountable Supervisory Board
• Residence in, or a strong connection to, the MENA region is highly desirable.

Specific skills and experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring one or more of the following:

• Strategic leadership and Board governance
• Board-level or senior executive leadership
• Organizational development, transformation and change leadership
• Risk, resilience and crisis governance
• Fundraising, philanthropy and resource mobilization
• Legal, regulatory or institutional governance
• Climate, environment, sustainability or climate justice
• Strategic communications, media, public engagement or movement building
• Strong regional and international networks and exposure, particularly across civil society, philanthropy, and relevant institutions

Role of the Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board safeguards Greenpeace MENA’s mission, integrity, independence, accountability and long-term sustainability, providing strategic oversight while maintaining a clear distinction between governance and day-to-day management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing Greenpeace MENA’s strategic direction and long-term organizational development
• Approving organizational strategy and major strategic decisions
• Approving multi-year and annual budgets and annual financial statements
• Overseeing organizational risk, resilience and good governance
• Overseeing key governance and organizational policies
• Recruiting the Executive Director, setting their remuneration, and overseeing performance and accountability.
• Safeguarding Greenpeace MENA’s independence, values and organizational integrity

Independence and eligibility

Supervisory Board members must exercise independent judgment and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

Candidates cannot:

• Be current employees of Greenpeace or have left Greenpeace employment within the previous year
• Have a vested interest that conflicts with Greenpeace’s objectives or independence
• Be directly employed or contracted by governments, ministries or embassies
• Hold a material financial interest in an industry, company or entity that is a target of Greenpeace campaigns

Commitment and term

This is a voluntary, non-remunerated governance role.

Board members are expected to participate actively in Board and committee work, including approximately four Board meetings per year, committee responsibilities and occasional ad hoc engagement, requiring around 15–20 hours per quarter.

Supervisory Board members are appointed for a three-year term, renewable once for one additional three-year term.

Interested in helping shape Greenpeace MENA’s future?

If Greenpeace MENA’s mission resonates with you and you believe your leadership experience, expertise, perspective and networks can contribute to our next chapter, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please download and complete the Expression of Interest form, outlining your relevant Board or senior leadership experience and the contribution you could make to the Greenpeace MENA Supervisory Board. Once completed, please upload the Expression of Interest form along with your CV and Cover Letter through this link no later than November 9, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the Greenpeace MENA Election Committee. All applications will be treated with appropriate confidentiality.

Originally posted on Himalayas