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Title | Rio+20 Coordinator – Brazil |
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The Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA) brings together a diverse range of national and international organizations and social movements (more than 280 and counting) in a bold and effective initiative to mobilize civil society and galvanize public opinion to avoid catastrophic climate change and support the adaptation efforts of communities most affected by climate change, through national and international policies, corporate commitments and individual actions (see for more on the campaign). Job PurposeBrazil will host the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) in June 2012, 20 years after the 1992 ‘Earth Summit’ held in Rio de Janeiro. This provides an opportunity for the climate movement to work hand-in-hand with other sectors of civil society concerned with other issues that affect the sustainability of our planet, such as green and decent jobs, renewable energy, bio-diversity, etc. The Rio+20 Summit will be used as an opportunity to (re)ignite mass public support for solving a range of social issues which put our sustainable future in peril, at the heart of which is the need to address climate change. In the lead up to Rio+20, GCCA partners will be working with other networks of civil society organizations in support of campaigns in Brazil and globally to aggregate and amplify the multitude of voices demanding a shift towards a more sustainable, green and just economy – a low carbon future. We are reaching out particularly to youth and labour constituencies. GCCA is looking for a seasoned campaigner/networker to support and coordinate the work of national and regional partners, linking with global partners to implement campaign initiatives in line with our Rio+20 mobilization strategy. DetailsThe post will be based in Brazil and report to the Global Campaigns Director. The post is a part-time consultancy appointment from June 2011 to the end of July 2012, and is contingent upon GCCA core funding grants being renewed as anticipated. Main Responsibilities1. Rio +20 and Brazil Campaign Strategy Development
2. Coordination and facilitation
3. Outreach and partner engagement With support from the Outreach Coordinator, reach out to and engage existing and potential partners in Brazil and the region. This will include integrating new partners into the existing national or regional networks, and outreach to and building bridges with social movements and other groups working on sustainable development, green economy and climate justice issues. There is a specific focus on engagement of youth and labour constituencies. 4. GCCA representation Represent GCCA at meetings and other events. 5. Communications Working with the Communications Director, ensure a shared understanding of the communications strategy and the ‘Race to the Future’ narrative with appropriate adaptation to the local context. This could, for example, include facilitating a regional communications working group and ensuring representation of its interests at a global level, with the global Communications Working Group. It will also include ensuring that a system is established so that any versions of the website in any regional languages (Portuguese and Spanish) are updated. Also, ensure that activities in the region or country are adequately reflected in the range of GCCA’s communication tools. 6. Fundraising Advise and assist partners, the Global Campaigns Director, Executive Director, Funding Advisor and Operations Coordinator in the identification of potential funding sources as well as in the development of funding proposals in support of national and regional campaigns and partners, and for subsequent reporting and representation.
7. Reports Write and/or oversee external and internal reports, fact sheets and briefings, ensuring clear and consistent messaging, in support of national and Rio +20 campaign objectives. Skills / qualifications
Required:
Optional (but desirable):
To Apply Please send a cover letter of motivation and CV to Closing date for applications is Wednesday June 8 2011. |