About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 300 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

About the 2050 Pathways Platform

Launched at COP22 in November 2016, the 2050 Pathways Platform brings together countries, regions, cities and companies (its members) around the importance of long-term planning to maintain climate ambition (see 2050pathways.org for more information). In particular, it encourages countries to develop their long-term low-emission development strategies (as per Article 4.19 of the Paris Agreement). The Platform now supports a number of countries inside and outside its membership for the development of their long-term strategies (LTS), via funding for technical work, stakeholder engagement or process coordination. The Platform is also the Secretariat and animator of the Carbon Neutrality Coalition, a group of countries that decided to promote and lead by example on long-term plans towards net-zero emissions (the Coalition emerged as one of the outcomes of the One Planet Summit).

Context of the role

The International Group at the ECF is looking for an Associate to support the 2050 Pathways Platform Secretariat. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in helping countries transition towards decarbonization.

There is a growing need for all countries to adopt carbon neutrality targets to reach the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and carbon neutrality is expected to be a center piece of COP26 at the end of this year. The ECF will support dedicated work in key developing countries to aid the transition towards decarbonization and adopt net zero goals. This work will support national organizations and coalitions to develop and execute campaigns and strategic activities around net zero emissions in these economies. These campaigns will highlight the growing public and political support for net zero as well as enable decisionmakers to adopt net zero commitments, including through long-term strategies and compatible NDCs under the Paris Agreement.

Key responsibilities

The Associate will work in close cooperation with other team members on the following:

• Grant making and management: Soliciting and evaluating proposals from potential partners particularly campaigns focused proposals; engaging with grantees and partners to design their campaign strategy and help monitor as well as evaluate progress and impacts of the grants; act as a liaison to external partners.

• Scoping and network building: Support scoping and network building in priority geographies to identify new grantees and partners that are engaged in advocacy and campaigning.

• Strategy development and implementation: The Associate will contribute to the broader strategy development of the programme including ensuring synergies and alignment across different strands of work within ECF.

• Political outreach: Support in managing the secretariat activities of the Carbon Neutrality Coalition including but not limited to arranging regular meetings of the coalition members, developing agenda for the meeting, scoping international opportunities for coalition members to engage.

• Strategic communications: Working alongside the team, support in developing and delivery of strategic communication tools be deployed towards raising greater awareness around net zero.

Experience and competencies

• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in either a civil society organisation, philanthropy, government, or an international organisation.

• A degree in a relevant area: e.g., climate policy, international relations, strategic communications.

• Previous experience in: developing and executing campaigns particularly on climate change, working in a developing country context, strategic communications including engaging with media, or journalism is a plus.

• Ability to translate complex issues into simple, digestible language in a variety of formats.

• Experience in stakeholder management and/or group animation.

• Genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation, and in supporting the transition of developed and developing country to net-zero greenhouse gas emission economies.

• Excellent command of English (both spoken and written) and any additional UN language a plus.

• Enthusiastic personality, ability to work independently, and a sense of humour.

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.

• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.

• A full-time contract – details may change depending on location.

Location(s)

Paris, London

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please upload your cover letter and CV (both in English).

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.