Director, Global Livestock Methane

Duration 

This is a fixed-term position with an end date of September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. 

Location 

This position may be located the U.S., Belgium, or the Netherlands remotely or hybrid out of one of our offices in the U.S. or Brussels. For U.S. candidates, there is a preference for those located in the eastern time zone, though candidates located in other time zones will be considered. 

Overall Function 

Methane is expected to cause nearly half of the projected temperature rises due to new greenhouse gas emissions over the next two decades. Agriculture is one of  the largest sources of human-caused methane emissions globally (approximately 40%), and livestock alone account for approximately one-third of human-caused methane emissions . Solutions exist today that allow intensive livestock systems to reduce methane emissions, including enteric fermentation interventions and certain manure management technologies but significant barriers exist before farmers will adopt these technologies. The Director, Global Livestock Methane, will drive EDF’s workplan to eliminate these barriers. 

The Director, Global Livestock Methane, will be an important member of a cross-cutting team at EDF to drive livestock methane reduction strategies globally. This role will help develop and drive implementation of EDF’s livestock methane strategy within EDF’s Climate-Smart Ag team and Agriculture, Water & Food program. The Director will lead on delivery of assigned portions of EDF’s agriculture methane program goals related to livestock emissions, enabling EDF’s continued action on the agriculture methane agenda. They will implement a strong global strategy and connect dots across the organization to ensure effective teamwork and management. 

The Director will report to the AVP, Global Agriculture Methane. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Develop a focused strategy on reducing livestock methane emissions within the assigned portfolio and execute the strategy through engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. 

• Develop and manage annual workplans for global advocacy work and co-develop the workplans for EDF’s relevant core regions (U.S., China, and the EU) with the region leads, ensuring work plans are interrelated, build upon each other, and lead with science, economics, corporate partnerships, and effective policy, culminating in culturally appropriate targeted advocacy. 

• Ensure successful completion of assigned donor related deliverables to advance action on livestock methane.    

• Identify and engage with government, livestock sector, corporate, and other leaders on the importance of