Job Title: JEDIS Officer

Organization: Greenpeace MENA

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Remotely within 3 hours of Beirut timezone.

OVERALL PURPOSE

At Greenpeace MENA, we are approaching our justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and safety (JEDIS) work as an opportunity to be better and do better. What we want is concrete action to build a radically just and equitable organization, workplace, and world. We are looking for someone to lead action strategies, covering topics such as: anti-racism, environmental and climate justice, disability rights, gender justice, class discrimination, equitable employment practices, and staff wellness.

The purpose of this position is to ensure that Greenpeace MENA is acting in alignment with our organizational values, strategic plan, and our commitment to JEDIS work on a local, national, and global level. We are looking for someone who is interested in shaping and influencing this work as we continue to dismantle barriers to justice, build up a respectful and inclusive workplace culture, and develop campaigns to change power dynamics that continue to exploit and oppress people and the planet.

SCOPE

You will work with colleagues across the MENA region  and collaborate with other Greenpeace offices around the world.

Candidates should understand and support the Greenpeace campaign tactics, including the use of peaceful civil disobedience. 

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the MENA region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • WORK closely with senior leadership on setting JEDIS goals and high-level strategy for Greenpeace MENA.
  • MONITOR the evolution of JEDIS Audit
  • PROPOSE JEDIS action plan(s) based on audit and monitoring its implementation
  • TRAIN GP MENA board, staff and main stakeholders about JEDIS
  • COLLABORATE with staff in all departments at GP MENA on advancing JEDIS goals.
  • RESEARCH, outreach, and collaboration with external consultants who advise on Greenpeace MENA’s strategy and implementation plans as well as identifying and organizing training opportunities.
  • REPRESENT Greenpeace MENA’s JEDIS initiatives within the global Greenpeace network and externally.
  • MONITOR and coordinating JEDIS annual budgets.
  • DRAFT funding proposals for JEDIS work, as needed.
  • STAY on top of industry best/better practices on JEDIS topics and solutions for change.
  • REPORT on progress and activities with the global Greenpeace JEDIS community.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, or any equivalent experience in the related field would be a plus

Skills & Expertise

  • Understanding of and experience with JEDIS topics and action strategies as they relate to activism and the non-profit sector, such as: anti-racism, environmental and climate justice, disability rights, gender justice, class discrimination, equitable employment practices, and staff wellness.
  • Ability to research and analyze JEDIS best practices and formulate recommendations for implementation, including anti-oppressive hiring and retention strategies, healing justice initiatives, training, and more.
  • Computer, word processing and desktop research skills are a must.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent and self-guided time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Arabic; French is a plus.

Commitment 

Commitment to Greenpeace’s core values in response to environmental and peace issues through non-violent direct action-led campaigning in line with its mission.

Disclaimer

Greenpeace MENA is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

How to apply

Please send your C.V and cover letter focusing on the qualifications, skills and expertise noted to this link no longer than 25 April 2022

Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to individual queries. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a time period of 2 weeks from the closing date of application.