{"id":30082,"date":"2026-10-29T14:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T13:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnature.org\/job\/deputy-managing-director-m-f-d\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T09:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T08:35:38","slug":"deputy-managing-director-m-f-d","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/globalnature.org\/en\/job\/deputy-managing-director-m-f-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Managing Director (m\/f\/d)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Working Together to Make a Bigger Difference for Nature and Biodiversity:<\/strong> The Global Nature Fund is seeking to expand its executive team as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Deputy Managing Director (m\/f\/d)<\/h2>\n<p>Play an active role in shaping the strategic future of our international environmental foundation\u2014together with a dedicated team and partners around the world. <strong>Reference number: &#8220;26007&#8221;<\/strong>  We are an international environmental foundation focused on the protection of lakes, wetlands, and biodiversity. Together with partners from civil society, the business sector, academia, and politics, the GNF develops and implements projects worldwide. The GNF coordinates networks and multi-stakeholder initiatives such as the Living Lakes Network, Fair Rubber e.V., and the Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil. We are seeking a staff member who will actively help shape our organization\u2019s strategic goals and areas of focus and drive their implementation. You will be part of the executive team and support the Executive Director in leading our foundation. You will play a key role in further expanding the GNF\u2019s impact, financial sustainability, visibility, and long-term viability. The position is based at the office in Radolfzell on Lake Constance. The position is for 36\u201340 hours per week (90\u2013100%).<\/p>\n<h3>Your tasks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Human resources and organizational management in close collaboration with the managing director, as well as participation in organizational development and the optimization of internal processes;<\/li>\n<li>Developing strategies for business operations, as well as identifying new business opportunities and expanding the GNF\u2019s offerings for companies, particularly in the field of water;<\/li>\n<li>Overseeing the GNF&#8217;s internal and external communications, as well as providing technical and organizational leadership for the communications team;<\/li>\n<li>Representing the foundation at conferences, professional events, and networking activities, as well as actively promoting the foundation at the national and international levels;<\/li>\n<li>Identifying new financing and funding opportunities and assisting with their acquisition;<\/li>\n<li>Close collaboration with the GNF Executive Board and Board of Trustees;<\/li>\n<li>Acting as the managing director&#8217;s representative in all organizational and operational matters, as well as providing support in implementing the Global Nature Fund&#8217;s strategic goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your profile<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You have a college degree, preferably in natural and environmental sciences, business administration, CSR\/sustainability management, or a comparable qualification;<\/li>\n<li>Several years of professional experience in a leadership position in the nonprofit sector or in the private sector is required for this position;<\/li>\n<li>You have expertise in developing new business areas within or in collaboration with the private sector;<\/li>\n<li>Substantial practical experience in human resources management and organizational management is required;<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of nature conservation and biodiversity protection, as well as the relevant national and international policy frameworks, are necessary;<\/li>\n<li>Ideally, you also have experience in fundraising and strategic partnership development;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and spoken German and English skills are essential for this position; knowledge of other foreign languages would be desirable;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong intercultural competence, and a willingness to travel occasionally (both domestically and internationally) round out your profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our offer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A senior leadership position at a recognized environmental organization with international connections and a wide range of activities in the areas of nature conservation, environmental protection, development cooperation, and business &#038; biodiversity;<\/li>\n<li>Creative freedom, long-term prospects, and opportunities for growth within the foundation;<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration with a dedicated, interdisciplinary team of 30 employees and with international networks;<\/li>\n<li>Flexible work hours, a competitive and fair salary, and a company pension plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact Managing Director Stefan H\u00f6rmann (<a href=\"mailto:hoermann@globalnature.org\">hoermann@globalnature.org<\/a>).  <\/p>\n<h3>Our application procedure<\/h3>\n<p>We look forward to receiving your application, which should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, references, your earliest possible start date, and your salary expectations. <strong>The application deadline is November 30, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so applying as soon as possible is advantageous.<\/strong> Please send your complete application materials <strong>exclusively as a PDF file via email to <a href=\"mailto:bewerbung@globalnature.org\">bewerbung@globalnature.org<\/a>, including the reference number \u201c26007\u201d in the subject line<\/strong> (please include the reference number exactly as shown, including the quotation marks). 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