Senior Campaigner: Climate Policy/Negotiations
Key job information
The earth's atmosphere has just reached a carbon dioxide concentration of 400 parts per million for the first time in human history. Last time levels were this high, during the Pliocene era, global temperatures were 3-4°C warmer than today, and sea level was up to 40 meters higher.
During the twenty years that international climate negotiations have taken place, carbon emissions have not just increased; they have accelerated: a testament to how politicians have lost touch with reality. In Greenpeace’s analysis however, one thing that can turn this trajectory around is the transformation of energy industries, which will influence politicians far more than climate science or aspirations to statesmanship. And on the energy front, things look much more hopeful, with renewable energy now cost-competitive with fossil fuels in many markets, and coal burning running into environmental limitations in the USA and China. It works the other way too: the international process creates momentum that translates into vital policy change at home, and disincentives for dirty energy investment. For these reasons, our political work is part of an integrated, mutually reinforcing approach with our energy and forest campaigns.
Through targeted work by our campaigners and lobbyists at climate negotiations and nationally, we put pressure where it's needed and translate political opportunities into action. We are looking for an outstanding senior campaigner to help coordinate our work on climate policy and at the UN negotiations. Someone with excellent political skills, an eye for an opportunity and a great strategic mind. A team player who can think globally. An effective communicator, who can talk persuasively whether to government negotiators or international media. And most important of all, someone who believes like us that through determined action we can achieve deep change. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please upload your CV along with a letter of motivation before the 27th of June end of business.
During the twenty years that international climate negotiations have taken place, carbon emissions have not just increased; they have accelerated: a testament to how politicians have lost touch with reality. In Greenpeace’s analysis however, one thing that can turn this trajectory around is the transformation of energy industries, which will influence politicians far more than climate science or aspirations to statesmanship. And on the energy front, things look much more hopeful, with renewable energy now cost-competitive with fossil fuels in many markets, and coal burning running into environmental limitations in the USA and China. It works the other way too: the international process creates momentum that translates into vital policy change at home, and disincentives for dirty energy investment. For these reasons, our political work is part of an integrated, mutually reinforcing approach with our energy and forest campaigns.
Through targeted work by our campaigners and lobbyists at climate negotiations and nationally, we put pressure where it's needed and translate political opportunities into action. We are looking for an outstanding senior campaigner to help coordinate our work on climate policy and at the UN negotiations. Someone with excellent political skills, an eye for an opportunity and a great strategic mind. A team player who can think globally. An effective communicator, who can talk persuasively whether to government negotiators or international media. And most important of all, someone who believes like us that through determined action we can achieve deep change. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please upload your CV along with a letter of motivation before the 27th of June end of business.
Job description
Purpose of the job
Working in an international team together with our national offices to coordinate Greenpeace’s campaigning and lobbying activities, in order to achieve agreed objectives in climate policy, legislation, negotiations and international agreements, especially in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Main responsibilities
1. Global Strategy Development 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.
2. Project Team leader Manage and coordinate activities of team members and NRO campaigners worldwide. 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.
3. National/Regional Office (NRO) Support 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.
4. Research Coordination Identify and coordinate background investigations/research and science needs. Provide general direction for such investigations/research and science, and subsequently identify realistic focal points/targets for the campaign strategy, through its collation and analysis in conjunction with other relevant units , to ensure that it is concurrent with the objectives of the campaign and provides the links required to enable integrated NRO campaigning
5. Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of innovative strategies for NVDA on land and sea, in cooperation with NROs and other international units, and in accordance with Greenpeace principles, in order to maximize impact on the media/public/target in achieving agreed campaign objectives
6. External Network Develop and maintain relationships with external parties such as key allies, academics, 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.
7. Greenpeace Representation Represent Greenpeace at relevant international and local meetings/conventions/press conferences with external bodies such as media, industry, governments, NGOs, and major donors/foundations, in cooperation with NROs and other international units, in order to further the agreed campaign objectives.
8. Funding Proposals 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.
9. Training Facilitate and provide input into global training initiatives, as coordinated by the Training Manager, enhancing the development of campaigning and research skills throughout the organisation.
10. Reports 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 required / qualifications
Required:
University degree
Minimum 3 years campaign experience with a public interest organization
Detailed working knowledge of the campaign issue area
Knowledge of relevant international/political fora in the campaign issue area
Lobbying skills and/or experience
Understanding of, and exposure to, the roles that science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change play and their strategic implications for campaigning.
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 2 of the following:
Scientific knowledge of the campaign issue area
Knowledge, understanding and experience of a wide range of non violent campaign tactics
Research skills and/or experience
Budget management 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
Working in an international team together with our national offices to coordinate Greenpeace’s campaigning and lobbying activities, in order to achieve agreed objectives in climate policy, legislation, negotiations and international agreements, especially in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Main responsibilities
1. Global Strategy Development 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.
2. Project Team leader Manage and coordinate activities of team members and NRO campaigners worldwide. 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.
3. National/Regional Office (NRO) Support 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.
4. Research Coordination Identify and coordinate background investigations/research and science needs. Provide general direction for such investigations/research and science, and subsequently identify realistic focal points/targets for the campaign strategy, through its collation and analysis in conjunction with other relevant units , to ensure that it is concurrent with the objectives of the campaign and provides the links required to enable integrated NRO campaigning
5. Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of innovative strategies for NVDA on land and sea, in cooperation with NROs and other international units, and in accordance with Greenpeace principles, in order to maximize impact on the media/public/target in achieving agreed campaign objectives
6. External Network Develop and maintain relationships with external parties such as key allies, academics, 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.
7. Greenpeace Representation Represent Greenpeace at relevant international and local meetings/conventions/press conferences with external bodies such as media, industry, governments, NGOs, and major donors/foundations, in cooperation with NROs and other international units, in order to further the agreed campaign objectives.
8. Funding Proposals 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.
9. Training Facilitate and provide input into global training initiatives, as coordinated by the Training Manager, enhancing the development of campaigning and research skills throughout the organisation.
10. Reports 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 required / qualifications
Required:
University degree
Minimum 3 years campaign experience with a public interest organization
Detailed working knowledge of the campaign issue area
Knowledge of relevant international/political fora in the campaign issue area
Lobbying skills and/or experience
Understanding of, and exposure to, the roles that science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change play and their strategic implications for campaigning.
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 2 of the following:
Scientific knowledge of the campaign issue area
Knowledge, understanding and experience of a wide range of non violent campaign tactics
Research skills and/or experience
Budget management 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
Publication date
30-05-2013
Publication end date
27-06-2013
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