Greenpeace International is looking for a Senior Campaigner (Oceans). This is a senior position that requires skill and experience in global strategy development, good coordination skills as well as a familiarity with the main stakeholders in field of ocean conservation. It is a demanding job that will include traveling across the globe and representing Greenpeace among market stakeholders, corporations and governments. Key to your success will be clear strategic thinking and systematic analysis. An ability to work and inspire teams across nations will be required and an ability to develop international campaign strategies and lead challenging global projects along with campaigners from all over the world.
Purpose of the job
To contribute to the development of global campaign strategies and their implementation and to lead global campaign projects/teams as required, in order to achieve agreed global campaign objectives.
Key responsibilities
Give key strategic advice to enable the global organization to develop and implement effective campaign strategies and plans
Manage and coordinate activities of team members and campaigners worldwide
Prepare and manage related project proposals and budget expenditure
Provide strategic campaign expertise, guidance, tactics, facts and information on national office focus and global campaigns
Maintain and develop contacts with various stakeholders in the field of ocean conservation
Lead & develop campaign plans that include non violent direct action
Represent Greenpeace in meetings with major players in the field of ocean conservation globally (from governments to businesses to small fisheries’ associations)
Write and/or oversee external and internal reports, fact sheets and briefings.
Skills and qualifications
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
Excellent understanding of ocean conservation, with at least 5 years of professional experience
Expertise in analysis, writing and research
Ability to clearly formulate and present facts and arguments
Willingness to travel
Previous knowledge of ocean conservation and experience of working as part of an international team.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV along with a letter of motivation before July 29th 2011 to: recruitment.int@greenpeace.org.
This position can be based in any Greenpeace office in Europe, with a preference for location Amsterdam. Applicants have to obtain an EU citizenship or work permit holder in Europe.
