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Title | Deputy Unit Head Climate |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and promote peace. We investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse. We challenge the political and economical power of those who can effect change. We drive environmentally responsible and socially just solutions that offer hope for this and future generations. We inspire people to take responsibility for the planet. Greenpeace is taking action all over the world for our planet’s future. Our volunteers, activists and staff come from all corners of the globe, cover the age spectrum and come from all walks of life. What they all have in common is their commitment to working for a green and peaceful future for everyone. With creative local actions for the planet they positively affect their communities, their countries, and ultimately, the world at large. Climate & Energy Context As indefinite growth can continue in a limited world, the next decades will bring unprecedented change to environment, societies and economies. Reaching the limits of growths within our live span will trigger disruptions of our economies that will force societies to take action to increase resource productivity and reduce consumption. A fossil fuel dominated energy and General description/purpose of the role To lead, support, coordinate and manage the campaign unit, in order to ensure delivery of the agreed global campaign strategies within the context of Greenpeace’s strategic framework. Responsibilities are delegated by the Unit Head, who is ultimately accountable for the whole unit. Main areas of responsibility 1. Strategic direction and programme design Maintain an overview of key external developments and based on this, formulate and deliver effective campaign strategies and activities, in cooperation with the Unit Head ensuring the provision of ongoing advice to senior management at GPI and in NROs on the formulation and execution of GP’s strategic direction and programme design. 2. Global Campaign Strategy Lead and coordinate the formulation, development, agreement and implementation of global campaign strategies and objectives for campaign issues, in the context of the Greenpeace mission and strategic direction in agreement with the Unit 3. Project Proposals Lead and coordinate the development of campaign project proposals for agreement at the annual Programme meeting, in cooperation with the Unit team and NRO’s and in the context of the global campaign strategy, in order that they enable the delivery of global campaign objectives. 4. Staff Management Organise, manage, develop and staff the department in a qualitative and quantitative manner, in line with HR and GPI guidelines, in order to be equipped for current and future challenges and contribute to the realization of the unit’s objectives. 5. Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of innovative strategies for NVDA on land and sea, in cooperation with the Unit team, NROs and other international units, and in accordance with Greenpeace principles, in order to maximize impact on the media/public/target in achieving agreed campaign objectives. 6. Unit Budget Develop, monitor and authorise expenditure of coordination and operational budgets, in cooperation with the Campaign Assistant and according to agreed objectives and priorities of the unit, to ensure cost effectiveness and strategic expenditure 7. National/Regional Office (NRO) Liaison Enable the campaign unit to build relationships with and support NROs through consistent communication, diplomacy and NRO visits, in cooperation with the unit team and in the context of organisational development plans, to ensure the global campaign strategy is supported by NROs and implemented accordingly in different regions of the world. 8. External Network Maintain overview and coordinate the unit’s development of external international networks with key allies, political fora, industry, NGOs, public, media and QUANGOs in order to enable maximum influence in external world to support achievement of campaign objectives. 9. External Representation Coordinate and carry out representation of Greenpeace at relevant international meetings/conventions with media, industry, governments, NGOs, and public, in support of the global campaign strategy, in order to help progress the objectives of the campaign. 10. Planning Systems Contribute to the development and review of systems for planning, monitoring, evaluation, and information dissemination, across the organisation in order to enable increased efficiency, knowledge, learning and cohesion within the organisation on the direction of global campaign objectives. 11. Funding Proposals Advise and assist the Programme Director and Fundraising Unit on the development of funding proposals for major donors and Skills required
To apply To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post along with your CV/resume (no photos) in English in strict confidence BY EMAIL ONLY to Isabel Leal at rrhh@darylupsall.com. Applications sent by other means will not be considered. |