Political Advisor on Peace

Greenpeace is campaigning to address the root causes of conflict, such as climate change, and has a 40 year history of opposing war and nuclear weapons. We are now looking for a Political Advisor to help us analyse and communicate relevant trends in the field of conflict, disarmament, military spending and climate change. This position is a joint position of Greenpeace International and Greenpeace Mediterranean and we expect this advisor to be based in Istanbul, Turkey. Interested? Please apply by January 5th 2012 to recruitment.int@greenpeace.org

Key responsibilities:

1. Identify opportunities where peace and
        disarmament messaging can be included in Greenpeace’s ongoing campaigns,
        particularly on climate change
2. Ongoing monitoring and analysis of peace and disarmament political
        developments worldwide, including attending relevant conferences and
        negotiations
3. Writing internal and external briefing papers on peace and
        disarmament issues
4. Giving strategy and communication advice to Greenpeace offices and
        campaigns

Skills and qualifications:

1. Excellent understanding of peace and disarmament issues, with at least 3
   years of professional experience.
2. Expertise in analysis, writing and research.
3. Ability to clearly formulate and present facts
   and arguments.
4. Previous knowledge of the field of peace,
   conflict and disarmament and experience of working as part of an international
   team 
5. Fluency in spoken and written in English. Another
   UN language an asset.
6. High motivation combined with a deep personal
   belief in Greenpeace aims and values.