The Regional Climate and Energy Campaign Strategist serves as Team Leader for Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s (GPSEA) Climate and Energy team, overseeing and spearheading the strategic development, planning and implementation of the Climate and Energy campaign in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines.
This is a full-time position based in either Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur or Manila working on climate change and energy issues, as well as working in countries within or outside the region as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Strategy and Analysis Director and Country Directors, develop a strategy in line with long term goals, country and regional objectives taking into account priorities of the global programme.
- The Regional Climate and Energy Campaign Strategist will take a strategic and, in some cases, leadership role in the campaign team to implement the regional work program agreed between GPSEA, GPI and other NROs in support of the climate and energy priorities and strategies.
- Participate in campaign discussion and planning regarding strategic issues and event planning within GPSEA, with other Greenpeace national/regional offices (NROs) and with Greenpeace International (GPI). This will include both written and verbal discussion as well as attendance at specific meetings.
- Take the lead in the development of Climate and Energy campaign strategies and tactics developed to achieve goals and objectives, regional and national project and funding proposals where relevant.
- Participate in regular progress reviews and evaluations of Climate and Energy campaign projects.
- Keep Strategy and Analysis Director informed of activities in the campaign (including preparation of reports and work plans) and recommend changes in tactics or strategies if necessary.
- Represent Greenpeace and the campaign at relevant national and regional public events, activist meetings/groups, and gatherings of political decision makers, local citizens and other affected communities.
- Direct, organize and participate in non-violent direct action to support and advance campaign goals.
- Coordinate information flow within the campaign and other departments and to GPI’s Climate and Energy campaign, other GPI departments and other NROs and relevant regional NGOs.
- Organize and oversee the work of short-term contractors where appropriate.
- Develop and maintain community of practice of Greenpeace Southeast Asia climate and energy campaign
- Analyse external social and political situations and Identify relevant regional opportunities for political and economic work in conjunction with the Regional Political Advisor.
- Prepare fact sheets and other campaign information for use within the region.
- Help manage and oversee the budget of the campaign.
- Act as expert and spokesperson on Climate and Energy issues for GPSEA and a go to person for the global organisation when needed.
- Working with Regional Major Gifts Manager to explore, develop working relationships and cooperation with donors, foundations, and GPI for enabling funds.
- Work with the press officer in preparing press releases and assist in planning media strategies.
- Lead and showcase GPSEA work including developing and maintaining relationships with external parties such as academics, media, industry, political players, other NGOs, and major donors.
- Develop common strategies and actions with external parties regionally and globally in support of broader political objectives of social movements as well as the global and GPSEA campaign objectives.
- Engage in critical national and regional political framework and others relevant to the campaign.
- Build networks and alliances and contribute to strengthening social movements and/or support relationships with relevant affected groups, grassroots organizations, academic and professional groups, labour, NGOs and others in the region.
- Develop pro-active relationships with national and regional media to increase campaign outreach
- Assist the Strategy and Analysis Director in designing the regional Climate and Energy campaign program and implement strategies to mobilize various stakeholders in the region and the general public about campaign issues and goals
- Respond to and engage in internal as well as pressing external regional challenges as determined by the campaign team through the Strategy and Analysis Director beyond his/her normal issue/campaign area as circumstances do require.
- Maintain a working knowledge of technical information and be able to present the information to a variety of audiences within and outside Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Maintain a working knowledge of political, legislative, regulatory and economic frameworks relevant to the campaign.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned by Campaigns Director and/or Executive Director.
Skills and Experience Required
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, or equivalent experience working on Climate and Energy issues.
- At least 8 years of campaigning experience in the Southeast Asia region, or 3 years in a managerial position.
- Leadership, management and communication abilities, commensurate with the need to lead and manage cross functional, cross cultural and multilingual teams through the planning and implementation processes. This is to include demonstrated commitment to consultation processes and team delegation.
Application Guidelines
Interested candidates are invited to (1) write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace, (2) fill out the attached Application form and email to [email protected]
Deadline for Applications: 10 March 2022
As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.