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| Title | Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General |
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Location: London or Kent, UK. The Climate Parliament (www.climateparl.net) is a global network of legislators working to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. We raise awareness among MPs of the dangers of global warming, and of the risks of relying on finite supplies of fossil fuels. We support legislators in taking political, legislative and budgetary initiatives to promote solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, geothermal and other forms of renewable energy. We begin a major new project in January 2012, working with democratically-elected members of parliament in Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. In these regions, as in others, we are stressing the importance of new grids to enable the transition to renewables. Regional supergrids can link together the areas with the most abundant renewable resources – solar power in deserts, hydropower in the mountains, wind power on windy coastlines – to create a reliable supply of energy for everyone. For off-grid villages, mini-grids can enable them to harness local energy resources such as solar, biomass and small hydro. We are also pressing for more ambitious national targets for renewable energy, and stronger financial incentives for investment in the sector. The Climate Parliament is a UK registered charity, and is chaired by Sir Graham Watson MEP, a senior member of the European Parliament. In developing countries we are collaborating closely with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the Climate Parliament helps MPs to get organised and take initiatives in their parliaments, UNDP provides technical advice to assist the MPs in developing their initiatives. The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Secretary-General, supporting him in implementing the Climate Parliament’s work around the world. This includes assisting him in fundraising and donor liaison, which is an important part of his role. S/he will also undertake writing and research tasks. Person specification Essential: • Personal commitment to urgent action on climate change; • Good university degree; • Excellent written English, and a good writing style; • Polite and friendly telephone manner, and comfortable contacting people on the phone; • Highly organised individual and efficient administrator; • Good secretarial skills; • Intelligent, quick to learn new skills, creative in solving problems; • Strong IT skills (most staff collaboration among our global team is managed online); • Co-operative, team worker - whilst also self-motivated and able to work efficiently without close supervision; • Calm under pressure. Desirable: • Competence in French, Spanish or Arabic; • Fundraising experience; • Good research skills; • Some knowledge of international development and/or energy policy. Job description – the Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General will: • assist the Secretary-General in the day-to-day tasks of scheduling meetings and liaising with Members of Parliament, policy experts and partners in other organisations; • prepare and print documents and PowerPoint presentations; • assist the Secretary-General in his fundraising activities by researching appropriate philanthropists, foundations and grant-giving organisations, working the phone to set up meetings, and writing funding applications and donor reports; • help to deal with email; • accompany the Secretary-General to meetings with donors and Members of Parliament, taking notes and carrying out follow-up as required (this will occasionally include trips outside the UK, particularly to attend some of the Climate Parliament’s meetings); • maintain database of contacts, and contribute towards maintaining the Climate Parliament’s database of MPs, journalists, NGOs, etc. • conduct research on varied topics, as directed by the Secretary-General; • occasionally assist the Communications Coordinator and Regional Directors in the drafting of timely project reports for the Climate Parliament's supporters; • carry out any other tasks that the organisation may require. Gender balance is important for the Climate Parliament and women candidates are encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a CV (resumé), as well as a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification (both as .PDF attachments), to recruitment@climateparl.net. Put “Executive Assistant” as the subject line of the email. Please ensure that your CV contains full contact details, including a telephone number. Please state where you first saw this job advertisement. Kindly note that we cannot respond to applicants individually - if you are shortlisted, we will contact you by early January. If you have not heard from us by January 20th, you may assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thanks for your understanding. |