EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (m/f/d)

About Us
 

The Regenerative Rubber Initiative e.V. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable financial and social ecosystem to support the shift from rubber monoculture to agroforestry. The association serves as a connecting hub for all stakeholders along the rubber supply chain -  from the cooperatives and our partner NGO RAFS in Southern Thailand, via industry partners in Southeast Asia to brands across the globe. In order to develop our initiative further, we are seeking a dedicated and responsible Executive Director (m/f/d) based within the EU ideally starting January 2026 in part-time.
 

Your Responsibilities
 

• Strategic and operational management of the association’s office and activities

• Close collaboration with the advisory board, members, and external partners to develop, implement and evaluate projects in line with the association’s mission

• Representation of the organization to the public, authorities, and media

• Financial planning, budgeting, application for funding and grants and overall responsibility for the organization’s economic stability

• Ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements
   

Your Profile
 

• Several years of experience within the nonprofit or social sector with a focus on agricultural supply chains in the Global South

• Strong intercultural communication and organizational skills

• Solid understanding of German association law, fundraising, and public funding structures

• Professional command of English as well as ideally German and one Southeast Asian language
   

Why you should join us

The Regenerative Rubber Initiative emerged from a supply chain project based on mutual trust and understanding, bottom-up decision making and genuine collaboration. All members are deeply committed to driving change in an otherwise rigid industry, putting the betterment of social and environmental conditions for all stakeholders first. If you believe in regenerative systems as well as selfless leadership serving all partners from the farmers to the CEO, you’ll find an open, supportive and welcoming environment at the RRI.

 

How to apply
 

Please send your application via our LinkedIn and answer the following questions in your cover letter: 

1. What do you perceive as the main challenge facing rubber supply chains today and how would you address it?
2. Which tools or concepts for measuring regeneration would you employ for the RRI?

We are looking forward to reading from you!

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