Rio+20 Coordinator – Brazil GCCA Mission
The Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA) brings together a diverse range of national and international organizations and social movements (more than 280 and counting) in a bold and effective initiative to mobilize civil society and galvanize public opinion to avoid catastrophic climate change and support the adaptation efforts of communities most affected by climate change, through national and international policies, corporate commitments and individual actions (see www.tcktcktck.org for more on the campaign).
Job Purpose
Brazil will host the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) in June 2012, 20 years after the 1992 ‘Earth Summit’ held in Rio de Janeiro. This provides an opportunity for the climate movement to work hand-in-hand with other sectors of civil society concerned with other issues that affect the sustainability of our planet, such as green and decent jobs, renewable energy, bio-diversity, etc. The Rio+20 Summit will be used as an opportunity to (re)ignite mass public support for solving a range of social issues which put our sustainable future in peril, at the heart of which is the need to address climate change.
In the lead up to Rio+20, GCCA partners will be working with other networks of civil society organizations in support of campaigns in Brazil and globally to aggregate and amplify the multitude of voices demanding a shift towards a more sustainable, green and just economy – a low carbon future. We are reaching out particularly to youth and labour constituencies.
GCCA is looking for a seasoned campaigner/networker to support and coordinate the work of national and regional partners, linking with global partners to implement campaign initiatives in line with our Rio+20 mobilization strategy.
Details
The post will be based in Brazil and report to the Global Campaigns Director. The post is a part-time consultancy appointment from June 2011 to the end of July 2012, and is contingent upon GCCA core funding grants being renewed as anticipated.
Main Responsibilities
1. Rio +20 and Brazil Campaign Strategy Development
•Provide expertise and input to finalise the development of national campaign and communication strategies, linkages to global campaign projects, and funding proposals.
•Keep abreast of the national and regional trends on sustainable development and climate politics, and monitor relevant discussions amongst coalition partners.
•Identify campaign opportunities and ensure realistic objectives whilst maintaining viability and potential for impact.
2. Coordination and facilitation
•Provide coordination and facilitation support to GCCA partners and other parts of Civil Society nationally and across the region (where relevant) to plan, implement and evaluate campaigns. This will include initiating and chairing meetings, keeping minutes, following-up on agreements and action points, coordinating evaluations/reviews, etc.
•Link with the global campaign and partners working outside of the region.
3. Outreach and partner engagement
With support from the Outreach Coordinator, reach out to and engage existing and potential partners in Brazil and the region. This will include integrating new partners into the existing national or regional networks, and outreach to and building bridges with social movements and other groups working on sustainable development, green economy and climate justice issues. There is a specific focus on engagement of youth and labour constituencies.
4. GCCA representation
Represent GCCA at meetings and other events.
5. Communications
Working with the Communications Director, ensure a shared understanding of the communications strategy and the ‘Race to the Future’ narrative with appropriate adaptation to the local context. This could, for example, include facilitating a regional communications working group and ensuring representation of its interests at a global level, with the global Communications Working Group. It will also include ensuring that a system is established so that any versions of the website in any regional languages (Portuguese and Spanish) are updated. Also, ensure that activities in the region or country are adequately reflected in the range of GCCA’s communication tools.
6. Fundraising
Advise and assist partners, the Global Campaigns Director, Executive Director, Funding Advisor and Operations Coordinator in the identification of potential funding sources as well as in the development of funding proposals in support of national and regional campaigns and partners, and for subsequent reporting and representation.
7. Reports
Write and/or oversee external and internal reports, fact sheets and briefings, ensuring clear and consistent messaging, in support of national and Rio +20 campaign objectives.
Skills / qualifications
Required:
•Relevant experience (5 years) in campaigning and partnership/networking/coalition building.
•Experience living and working in Brazil.
•Good working knowledge of climate change and other related issues in Brazil and the region.
•Good understanding of a variety of civil society organizations and social movements in the region.
•Strong facilitation and coordination skills and experience.
•A communicator and team player.
•Project management skills and/or experience including proven ability to effectively adjust plans to rapidly changing circumstances.
•Ability to operate and lead under pressure.
•Presentation and public speaking skills and experience.
•Experience of cross-cultural working environment – “an internationalist”.
•Demonstrable commitment to environmental/social justice issues.
•Fluency in written and spoken English and relevant languages for the region (Portuguese, Spanish); strong writing skills.
•Ability to travel extensively.
•Comfortable with online workspaces and digital ways of working.
Optional (but desirable):
•Knowledge of climate issues at the international level.
◦Budget management skills and/or experience.
◦Advocacy skills and/or experience.
◦Media connections, at the national level in Brazil, and across Latin America.
◦Experience and/or skills in public communication/campaigning and use of the worldwide web.
To Apply Please send a cover letter of motivation and CV to Manish Joshi, Outreach Director at Manish.Joshi at tcktcktck.org
Closing date for applications is Wednesday June 8 2011.
Job Purpose
Brazil will host the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) in June 2012, 20 years after the 1992 ‘Earth Summit’ held in Rio de Janeiro. This provides an opportunity for the climate movement to work hand-in-hand with other sectors of civil society concerned with other issues that affect the sustainability of our planet, such as green and decent jobs, renewable energy, bio-diversity, etc. The Rio+20 Summit will be used as an opportunity to (re)ignite mass public support for solving a range of social issues which put our sustainable future in peril, at the heart of which is the need to address climate change.
In the lead up to Rio+20, GCCA partners will be working with other networks of civil society organizations in support of campaigns in Brazil and globally to aggregate and amplify the multitude of voices demanding a shift towards a more sustainable, green and just economy – a low carbon future. We are reaching out particularly to youth and labour constituencies.
GCCA is looking for a seasoned campaigner/networker to support and coordinate the work of national and regional partners, linking with global partners to implement campaign initiatives in line with our Rio+20 mobilization strategy.
Details
The post will be based in Brazil and report to the Global Campaigns Director. The post is a part-time consultancy appointment from June 2011 to the end of July 2012, and is contingent upon GCCA core funding grants being renewed as anticipated.
Main Responsibilities
1. Rio +20 and Brazil Campaign Strategy Development
•Provide expertise and input to finalise the development of national campaign and communication strategies, linkages to global campaign projects, and funding proposals.
•Keep abreast of the national and regional trends on sustainable development and climate politics, and monitor relevant discussions amongst coalition partners.
•Identify campaign opportunities and ensure realistic objectives whilst maintaining viability and potential for impact.
2. Coordination and facilitation
•Provide coordination and facilitation support to GCCA partners and other parts of Civil Society nationally and across the region (where relevant) to plan, implement and evaluate campaigns. This will include initiating and chairing meetings, keeping minutes, following-up on agreements and action points, coordinating evaluations/reviews, etc.
•Link with the global campaign and partners working outside of the region.
3. Outreach and partner engagement
With support from the Outreach Coordinator, reach out to and engage existing and potential partners in Brazil and the region. This will include integrating new partners into the existing national or regional networks, and outreach to and building bridges with social movements and other groups working on sustainable development, green economy and climate justice issues. There is a specific focus on engagement of youth and labour constituencies.
4. GCCA representation
Represent GCCA at meetings and other events.
5. Communications
Working with the Communications Director, ensure a shared understanding of the communications strategy and the ‘Race to the Future’ narrative with appropriate adaptation to the local context. This could, for example, include facilitating a regional communications working group and ensuring representation of its interests at a global level, with the global Communications Working Group. It will also include ensuring that a system is established so that any versions of the website in any regional languages (Portuguese and Spanish) are updated. Also, ensure that activities in the region or country are adequately reflected in the range of GCCA’s communication tools.
6. Fundraising
Advise and assist partners, the Global Campaigns Director, Executive Director, Funding Advisor and Operations Coordinator in the identification of potential funding sources as well as in the development of funding proposals in support of national and regional campaigns and partners, and for subsequent reporting and representation.
7. Reports
Write and/or oversee external and internal reports, fact sheets and briefings, ensuring clear and consistent messaging, in support of national and Rio +20 campaign objectives.
Skills / qualifications
Required:
•Relevant experience (5 years) in campaigning and partnership/networking/coalition building.
•Experience living and working in Brazil.
•Good working knowledge of climate change and other related issues in Brazil and the region.
•Good understanding of a variety of civil society organizations and social movements in the region.
•Strong facilitation and coordination skills and experience.
•A communicator and team player.
•Project management skills and/or experience including proven ability to effectively adjust plans to rapidly changing circumstances.
•Ability to operate and lead under pressure.
•Presentation and public speaking skills and experience.
•Experience of cross-cultural working environment – “an internationalist”.
•Demonstrable commitment to environmental/social justice issues.
•Fluency in written and spoken English and relevant languages for the region (Portuguese, Spanish); strong writing skills.
•Ability to travel extensively.
•Comfortable with online workspaces and digital ways of working.
Optional (but desirable):
•Knowledge of climate issues at the international level.
◦Budget management skills and/or experience.
◦Advocacy skills and/or experience.
◦Media connections, at the national level in Brazil, and across Latin America.
◦Experience and/or skills in public communication/campaigning and use of the worldwide web.
To Apply Please send a cover letter of motivation and CV to Manish Joshi, Outreach Director at Manish.Joshi at tcktcktck.org
Closing date for applications is Wednesday June 8 2011.
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