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Regional Oceans Research Coordinator

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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Philippines - Asia & M East
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 22/10/2012
Company Name Greenpeace
Contact Name Human Resources
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
The Regional Oceans Research Coordinator is a critical role in the development and implementation of the Greenpeace Oceans Campaign in Southeast Asia. This person will be required to identify research needs and develop and manage research projects to meet campaign objectives and produce campaign material.

Department : Campaign
Location
       : Bangkok, Jakarta orManila
Reports to
    : Regional Oceans Campaign Manager

Deadline for Applications: October 22, 2012

Main responsibilities:

  • Identify information gaps and research needs for the purpose of campaign development.
  • Research planning and project management – responsible for delivery of research needs and information needed to achieve campaign objectives, including development of research Terms of Reference, hiring and management of research contractors, oversight of deliverables including quality control.
  • Lead development of campaign documents (internal and external) including project management, provision of information, direction and fact-checking, distillation of information based on campaign objectives and report writing.
  • Identify links, areas of overlap and synergies between oceans campaign projects and research throughout the region.
  • Develop and manage a database of campaign-relevant information, including data, external reports, Greenpeace publications, online resources and a regional pool of freelancers, academics, research institutes and students who we can hire or collaborate with on oceans research projects.
  • Serve as liaison between GPI Research Coordinator (Asia Oceans) and GPSEA Oceans Campaigners, including on delivery of research projects that are required to achieve our global campaign priorities and objectives.

Essential Skills Required:

  • Minimum bachelor degree and 3years of similar experience with a public interest organization
  • Proven research capabilities including detailed issues/market research and the ability to produce in-depth reports as well as briefs for multiple internal and external audiences
  • Highly developed capacity to assume responsibility to coordinate multiple concurrent variable research tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Proven capacity to manage research contractors. 
  • Encourage and develop a supportive, productive team dynamic
  • Highly developed ability to solve problems using multiple analytical techniques within a focused result orientation
  • Highly developed proficiency in database, spreadsheets, statistical analysis and reporting/powerpoint
  • Ability to write research reports and present complicated information into formats that are easy to comprehend for a general audience
  • Well understanding of campaign strategies and effective methodologies/techniques to meet campaign/project objectives through information acquisition
  • Understanding and exposure to the roles of science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change in campaigning
  • Broad experience of cross-cultural working environment
  • Demonstrable commitment to environment/peace issues
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required, in any 3 SEA countries
  • Proven budget management skills
  • Proven skills in public communication/campaigning via mass networking tools

Desirable:

  • Scientific knowledge of the campaign issue area
  • Has an existing network in the relevant campaign research area. 
  • Knowledge of relevant international/political updates in relation to the campaign issue
  • A wide range knowledge, understanding and experience on non -violent campaign tactics

Greenpeace has a policy of not accepting funding from companies and governments, only individual donations and private foundations are sought

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Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace. Send your Application form to email : Jobs.id@greenpeace.org  Please complete all items in the application form as this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.

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