Sustainable Finance Campaigner(绿色金融项目主任)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE (ENGLISH):  Sustainable Finance Campaigner
POSITION TITLE (CHINESE):  绿色金融项目主任
DEPARTMENT:  Campaign Department
LOCATION:  Beijing

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Sustainable Finance Campaigner is responsible in the development and implementation of campaign strategies, proposals and policy for engaging the investment and corporate finance communities in winning Greenpeace campaigns. The position is located in the Beijing. While the primary area focus will be the Beijing and Hong Kong financial market and business sector, there will be strong links to our international campaigns and especially those in China.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Develop and implement strategies to change corporate behaviors, in conjunction with Issue Campaign Teams, to support our ongoing campaigns in various business sectors
2.Actively engage corporations, their shareholders and stakeholders to draw their attention to environmental and social responsibilities of these corporations
3.Actively represent Greenpeace in the finance sector & investment communities, in public and business forums, and the business-related media.
4.Foster more and better public disclosure of environmental impacts by corporations and investments
5.Empower investors and shareholders to bring in environmental and sustainability perspectives to improve the performance, practices and policies of corporations
6.Provides expertise with respect to corporate finance area.  Keep abreast of issues related to corporate social responsibilities and business behavior in relation to the environment.  Conducts investigations.  Analyzes new developments in support of issue campaign objectives and goals.
7.Develops and implements effective campaign plans and strategies to draw attention to ecological abuse (e.g. through public education, non-violent direct confrontation, spectacular action, lobbying).
8.Researches and analyzes a wide range of specialized material on campaign issues and strategies. May be required to do media work.
9.Promotes support within Greenpeace to advance campaign goals. Organizes community activities and other public events. Makes presentations and responds to public speaking requests. Initiates requests with strategically targeted groups.
10.Responds to public inquiries about campaign issues and other matters. Prepares materials and publications. Attends and/or organizes conferences.
11.Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Campaign Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

1.Organizational and Time Management Skills:  to address fluctuating priorities; to accommodate office and on site campaign work.
2.Leadership and Judgment Skills:  to exhibit confidence and provide direction in planning, organizing and coordinating campaign activities in a given specialized area.   
3.Planning Skills and Flexibility:  to develop new approaches and advance campaign goals and objectives.
4.Interpersonal, Negotiating 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.  
5.Research and Analytical Skills:  to evaluate information, plan strategies and anticipate ramifications.
6.Tact and Enthusiasm:  to function effectively within a highly charged atmosphere, under public scrutiny. 
7.Computer Skills:  to utilize word processing and telecommunications capabilities; to develop written materials on campaign issues and strategies.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

1.Knowledge of the overall goals and intent of Greenpeace (including policies, guidelines, programs, campaigns and project activities):  to lead campaign activities in support of the world's largest environmental protection group.
2.Knowledge of environment/ecology issues in general:  to provide specialized campaign expertise.
3.Knowledge of the business sector and investment communities: to provide leadership and expertise in engaging these targets.
4.Knowledge of the media including responsibilities, equipment, techniques, policies, practices, scope, audience, tactics, structure, impact:  to use the media to further campaign objectives; to increase awareness and gain public support; to communicate with relevant industry and government.
5.Knowledge of campaign techniques, strategies and practices:  to provide key leadership and assume the role of campaign specialist with respect to a critical area of ecological concern.

QUALIFICATIONS
1.Bachelor's degree (masters preferred) in business management, finance, environment, law or public policy or related field.
2.At least three years of relevant experience.
3.Knowledge of environmental/sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental movement