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This role offers the opportunity to work on one of the most significant and exciting global climate change initiatives: the Road to Paris climate leadership platform.
CDP and the We Mean Business Coalition are offering companies the Road to Paris platform to act and be recognized for their climate leadership. Top climate performers already report stronger financial performance and a better ability to manage the shifting dynamics of natural resources supply, customer demand and regulatory controls. This year, we have invited companies to look beyond their disclosure and speak out on behalf of the business community in support of a universal climate agreement ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris in December.
Already, over 100 of the world's leading companies have committed to one or more of the six Road to Paris climate change initiatives:
Some of the 100+ companies that have already made Road to Paris commitments include: AXA Group, CLP Holdings, GDF Suez, IKEA, Kellogg Company, L'Oréal, Marks and Spencer, Mars, Nestlé, Nissan, Philips, Unilever and Westpac.
The Senior Climate Change Engagement Officer will work to encourage and assist more companies in the Asia-Pacific to make Road to Paris climate leadership commitments in the lead-up to COP21 in Paris at the end of the year.
Key responsibilities
- Helping to co-ordinate and implement plans for the Road to Paris 2015 project, which involves:
- Engaging with companies, investors and sub-national governments, to gather their commitment to take specific climate change actions;
- Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to CDP.
- Promoting the Road to Paris 2015 project to companies, investors and sub-national governments, and working with those that express an interest in making a commitment;
- Providing assistance to the Road to Paris 2015 Project Coordinator and Project Manager in the day to day coordination of the project, particularly in the management of strategic partnerships (e.g., with the We Mean Business Coalition (secretariat and coalition partners), World Bank Group and international / UN agencies);
- Providing assistance to CDP offices, CDP account managers and strategic partners in various countries around the world who are also engaged in the Road to Paris 2015 project;
- Undertaking research as directed, including examining corporate climate change and financial performance;
- Drafting briefings and updates on CDP’s work that would be shared internally within CDP on a periodic basis, as well as writing or contributing to briefings, updates, blogs, twitter and Linked-In discussions that would be shared externally;
- Utilising internal client relationship management systems (CRM and Excel) to keep records and track progress;
- Coordinating all aspects of meeting preparation, including communications with relevant staff, logistics, agendas, materials preparation, as well as meeting follow-up, including minutes and correspondence;
- Providing general administrative support and event support as required.
Selection criteria
- Polished written and oral communication skills, in addition to possessing confidence to interact with senior people from different sectors, presenting key messages eloquently and concisely;
- Strong prioritisation, time management and organisation skills, with an ability to work effectively under pressure, whilst still paying attention to detail and maintaining a strategic overview;
- Demonstrated experience in campaign work, project management, and/or event management;
- Demonstrated experience in using a client relationship management system such as Microsoft Dynamics A good understanding of policy developments on key issues, such as international climate change, energy efficiency, water, forests, sustainable cities and corporate environmental reporting;
- Ability to work alone or with others, as well as working across different teams, functions and cultures within the organisation;
- An understanding of the aims and objectives of CDP, as well as a passionate desire to drive forward the mission of CDP;
- Ability to commence immediately.
Language skills: Excellent written and spoken English is essential. Skills in other languages, particularly Chinese or Japanese, would be an advantage.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send a copy of their resume with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and that addresses the selection criteria above to James Day, Director – Australia & NZ –australianz@cdp.net, using the subject line: Senior Climate Change Engagement Officer - Asia Pacific application via EthicalJobs.
Applications will be considered on a continuous basis and we will stop recruiting as soon as we find the right person.
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