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Purpose of the Job
To prevent ecologic and economic havoc from climate change, world economies need to decouple growth from CO2 emissions. A major change of investment from coal and other fossil fuels to clean technologies in the coming years will be necessary to achieve such progress. Greenpeace International is looking for an experienced campaigner to complement our global Climate and Energy Team.
Working as part of the global team, you will lead the development and implementation of campaign strategies, proposals and policy to engage investment and finance communities, and winning campaigns by changing the investment climate in key economies shifting investments from dirty to clean energy. This would include leading global campaign projects / teams as required, in order to achieve agreed global campaign objectives.
Key responsibilities;
The following is a list of potential responsibilities. It is envisaged a successful candidate would not be expected to cover all of these.
- Provide expertise and input, on the development of global campaign strategies, global campaign projects, and funding proposals where relevant; and keep abreast of the external debate and trends in order to identify campaign/public engagement opportunities, and ensure the campaign strategy has realistic objectives whilst maintaining viability and potential
- Develops and implement effective plans and strategies to draw the attention of finance stakeholders towards increasing risks in investments in coal and other fossil fuels.
- Prepare and manage related project proposals and budget expenditure in support of the agreed project plan in order to ensure integrated activities that are aimed at achieving the objectives of the campaign project
- Be able to operate in fast changing and potentially challenging circumstances with the ability to quickly and effectively adjust plans to best deliver objectives
- Provides expertise with respect to finance and investment community in relation to the coal-energy sector, and keep abreast of issues and trends related to this.
- Engage and empower the finance sector and investment communities to bring in environmental and sustainability standards towards shifting the flow of investments from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
- Develop and maintain relationships with external parties such as key allies, finance sector and investment communities, especially within the energy-coal sector, media, activists, industry, political fora, and other NGOs, in support of the global campaign objectives and in cooperation with National/Regional Offices, to ensure maximum interaction and influence with external parties to support achievement of agreed campaign objectives
- Represent Greenpeace at relevant international and local meetings/conventions/press conferences with external bodies such as the finance sector & investment communities, in public and business forums, other NGOs and major donors/foundations, in cooperation with NROs and other international units, in order to further the agreed campaign objectives
- Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of innovative strategies for NVDAs on land and sea, in cooperation with NROs and other international units, and in accordance with Greenpeace principles, in order to maximize impact towards achieving agreed campaign objectives
- Provide strategic campaign expertise, guidance, tactics, facts and information on national office focus and global campaigns to national and international campaign teams and the Programme Director, in order to enable implementation of effective and globally integrated campaigns, as relevant and required
- Advise and assist the Unit Head, Programme Director and/or Fundraising Unit on the development of funding proposals for major donors and foundations, and subsequent campaign reporting and representation, liaising with major donors, Foundations and other supporters of Greenpeace work as required in order to ensure funding proposals are factually correct and in line with the agreed global campaign strategy
- Facilitate and provide input into global training initiatives, as coordinated by the Training Manager, enhancing the development of campaigning and research skills throughout the organization
- Write and/or oversee external and internal reports, fact sheets and briefings, ensuring clear and consistent messaging, in support of campaign objectives and in line with organisation publication policy in order to maximize coverage of the issue.
Skills and qualifications
- University degree
- Minimum 2 years experience with a public interest organization
- Good working knowledge of the campaign issue area
- Understanding of, and exposure to, the roles that science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change play and their strategic implications for campaigning.Leadership and Judgment Skills, exhibiting confidence and provide direction in planning, organising and coordinating campaign activities in a given specialised area.
- Planning Skills and Flexibility: to develop new approaches and advance campaign goals
- and objectives.
- Project management skills and/or experience including proven ability to effectively adjust plans to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Ability to operate and lead under pressure and in physically or mentally challenging situations.
- Presentation and public speaking skills and/or experience
- Experience of cross-cultural working environment – “an internationalist”
- Demonstrable commitment to environmental / peace issues
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
At least 3 of the following:
- Scientific knowledge of the campaign issue area
- Knowledge of relevant international /political fora in the campaign issue area
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of a wide range of non violent campaign tactics
- Knowledge of the finance and investment community in the energy sector and proven experience in engaging these targets.
- Research skills and/or experience
- Budget management skills and/or experience
- Lobbying skills and/or experience
- Management/supervision skills and/or experience (staff, consultants, volunteers)
- Experience and/or skills in public communication/campaigning use of the worldwide web.
This position will require frequent travel.
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