Agriculture Campaigner

Responsibilities:

·        Develop campaign to stop GE crop release with specific focus on rice

·        Represent Greenpeace position on Genetically Engineering campaign issue to politicians, academics and other stakeholders

·        Provides expertise with respect to the Food & Agriculture, specifically on GE issues. Analyzes new developments in support of campaign objectives

·        Keeps abreast of Genetically Engineering issues, conduct investigations.

·        Develops and implements effective campaign plans and strategies to achieve environmental protection objectives.

·        Responds to public inquiries about campaign issues and other matters.  Prepares materials and publications.  Attends and/or organizes conferences

·        Researches and analyzes a wide range of specialized material on campaign issues and strategies. Conducts investigations. Prepares materials and publications. Attends and/or organizes conferences.

·        Maintains relationship with potential and established allied groups and coalition partners. Actively seeks out and participates in discussions with influential individuals and groups. Communicates with national/ provincial/ local officials and related industries related to environment policies and issues.

·        Promotes support within Greenpeace to advance campaign goals. Organizes community activities and other public events.

Requirements:

·        Bachelor Degree;

·        At least 3-year working experience, especially media, international organizations, research, advertisement, public relation or NGO experience;

·        Research and Analytical Skills:  to evaluate information, plan strategies and anticipate ramifications

·        Political negotiation skills

·        Interpersonal and Communications Skills: to work within teams; to facilitate public speaking engagements and interactions with other groups and interest sectors; to gain new allies and promote coalition work; to deal with the media. 

·        Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills;

·        Excellent command of written and spoken English;

·        Ability to work under pressure; good team-work spirit; understand and support the idea of Greenpeace;

·        Ability to work independently and in a team;

·        Willingness to travel;

·        Excellent computer skills and familiar with office software.

The post will be 2-year contract and subject to renewal.