Purpose of role
To strategize, develop and implement regional/national climate campaign plans and input into the overall strategy of the campaign beyond just the remit of a particular strand. To be able to represent the organisation in high-level internal and external forums.
Main duties
∙ Take the lead in planning and strategy development of the climate strand of campaigning with inputs from the team and Campaign Director.
∙ Develop Greenpeace position papers on issues related to the campaign as required.
∙ Gather and analyse information on political developments to help the Campaign Director to take informed campaign decisions.
∙ Be able to initiate, identify researchers/institutions and oversee campaign-related research (including preparing and negotiating terms of references, agreeing on budgets etc), and communicate the findings internally and plan external release of information in a timely and effective manner.
∙ Have strong knowledge of campaign development tools, use them in campaign development and be able to train junior campaign staff on using them.
∙ Be able to plan, conceptualise and develop the campaign logic for non-violent creative interventions. ∙ Show an understanding of, and exposure to, the roles that science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change play and their strategic implications on campaigning.
∙ Represent Greenpeace at external fora related to the issue or campaign strand (at this level, the expectation is of high level external fora). Actively participate in public speaking engagements and respond to media queries etc according to the needs of the campaign. Prepare press briefings and updates to inform assigned media staff on the campaign issues and maintain consistent external communication of issues.
∙ Build and maintain networks with key stakeholders, including allies, academics, media, industry, government officials in support of campaign objectives. (At this level, the expectation is of high level external interactions.) ∙ Plan, manage and coordinate activities of a campaign /project with a team to deliver the objectives of the campaign. ∙ Develop and manage budgets for a particular strand in the campaign and liaise with grant agencies if required. ∙ Liaise with other departments within the organisation, Greenpeace International (GPI) and other National & Regional Offices (NROs) to secure inputs, resources and agreement to the campaign. ∙ Provide support to (and where required manage) junior campaigners in delivering their objectives. ∙ Function as a custodian of the campaign strategy in the absence of the Campaign Director.
Knowledge and experience
∙ A high level of campaign issue knowledge is expected. Excellent campaigning skills.
. At least 7 to 8 years of progressive experience with line managing a team in similar line of work. Demonstrated capacity for independent campaign analysis, planning and implementation.
∙ Preferably experience with line management of a team
∙ Excellent communication skills and capable of speaking at public fora and to the media.
∙ Ability to leverage the ‘international’ aspect of Greenpeace in their thinking and campaign conception. ∙ Demonstrated project management skills including an ability to effectively adjust plans to rapidly changing circumstances and work under pressure.
∙ Ability to work in physically or mentally challenging situations. ∙ Ability to take risks.
To Apply:
Greenpeace is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!
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