Communications Adviser - EC Project

Global CCS Institute

EMEA

ABOUT THE GLOBAL CCS INSTITUTE

The Global CCS Institute accelerates carbon capture and storage, a vital technology to tackle climate change and provide energy security.

We advocate for CCS as a crucial component in a portfolio of technologies required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We drive the adoption of CCS as quickly and cost effectively as possible by sharing expertise, building capacity and providing advice and support to overcome challenges. Our diverse international Membership comprises governments, global corporations, small companies, research bodies and non-government organisations committed to CCS as an integral part of a low carbon future.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This role will focus on the knowledge sharing activities required to support the European CCS Demonstration Project Network Secretariat. The post holder will primarily support the Project Manager as part of the team delivering for the Network, and supporting Institute activities. Duties will typically include expert workshop facilitation, event management, content authoring, community building, data gathering and analysis, produce promotion, and elements of viral marketing to enable the on-line exchange of knowledge between diverse stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of knowledge products, including through the facilitation of workshops, data gathering and analysis;
• Provide support to all Network events, including Network sharing events, and dissemination events;
• Develop and maintain highly effective business relations with key stakeholders to ensure the Network and Institute’s knowledge sharing platform is utilised to its fullest potential;
• Develop and implement training programs, skills development and other aspects of cultural change needed to build a knowledge community. Ensure compliance and execution of the Institute’s and the Network’s knowledge sharing governance policies, processes and procedures;
• Manage multiple content systems that directly and indirectly support the EC’s CCS nDemonstration Project Network.

INSTITUTE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sharing of knowledge (Level: Skilled application): Proactively shares and leverages own knowledge with colleagues, member and stakeholders. Identifies and addresses information gaps to build Institute’s capabilities;
• People management (Level: Innovate, coach & guide): Manages the development of self and others to enhance individual performance and the people capabilities of the Institute. Channels differences and conflict constructively to develop positive working relationships and enhance performance;
• Communication (Level: Innovate, coach & guide): Communicates effectively via multiple media to promote understanding and appropriate action across diverse audiences and situations;
• Planning and organising (level: Skilled application): Establishes, supports or implements processes that effectively sequence identified tasks. Allocates resources appropriately towards achievement of the Institute’s objectives;
• Delivery orientation (Level: Innovate, coach & guide Delivery orientation (Level: Innovate, coach & guide): Identifies, anticipates and articulates member or internal customer needs; is responsive to meeting these needs in an appropriate timeframe and manner. Appreciates that a service delivery mind-set is a critical part of the Institute’s success;
• Conceptual thinking & innovation (Level: Skilled application): Applies new perspectives to existing problems; identifies trends/patterns and proposes novel forms of analysis and explanation;
• Influencing & advocacy (Level: Skilled application): Achieves stakeholder support and backing through the active and positive promotion of the Institute, its objectives and the value of CCS as a climate change solution;
• Teamworking & collaboration (Level: Skilled application): Participates fully as a team member or leader in the pursuit of common goals, rather than working in isolation or competitively. Collaborates effectively across teams, with other individuals and stakeholder groups in the Institute and externally.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Well developed writing skills with experience in publishing, journalism or similar. Excellent presentation and communication skills;
• Proven ability to grow an offline and online community, supported by established personal networks;
• Hands-on technical skills related to data analysis and reporting.

Desirable:

• Experience in workshop facilitation and relationship building;
• Experience in web development;
• Commercial, legal or academic experience regarding elements of the carbon capture and storage value chain;
• Experience with large - mid-size international corporate clients;
• Experience in Energy and complex industrial product organization;
• Experience in enterprise collaboration across corporate intranets and with partner organisations;
• Experience in developing online communities using social media technologies (blogs, social bookmarking, wiki, newsletters, competitions, awards, surveys etc.);
• Experience in database creation and data handling;
• Technical experience with leading social media platforms;
• Experience with organising events, conferences, presentations, webinars etc.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal stakeholders

• All internal staff;
• EC Projects Team.

External stakeholders

• Members;
• European Commission;
• Network Members;
• Consultants;
• General Public.

Please contact Daniel Rennie with any questions on the role at daniel.rennie@globalccsinstitute.com. To submit your application, please email recruitment@globalccsinstitute.com.