The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 350 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

As towns, cities and countries around the world declare climate emergencies, seas rise, forests burn, glaciers melt, increasing numbers of people take to the streets demanding urgent action and our societies begin to wake up to what the science has been saying for many years, there has never been a more important time to be working on climate change.

We are recruiting a Manager for Thematic Strategy to support the work of the thematic pillar of the ECF’s Strategic Communications team. This a new position and reflects the growing scope of this area of work. We are looking for someone that is keen to support the strategic development of the network in conjunction with the Network Director, who can identify gaps, articulate strategy and present our work visually. The person should be nimble but also good at developing structures and approaches to support our work.

This is a high level role within the network, responsible for co-shaping global, network strategy development and supporting implementation, working under the Network Director, Thematic Strategy who is based in New South Wales, Australia. The position may manage teams in the future, but that is not currently foreseen.

Key responsibilities

• Managing, guiding and supporting strategic development in the Strategic Communications thematic pillar with a special focus on emerging areas of importance in conjunction with the Network Director, Thematic Strategy, and the Network Leadership Team
• Being responsible for managing relationships with key global partners and stakeholders, acting as a point person for the network
• Managing, guiding and supporting strategic impact in the thematic pillar in conjunction with the Network Director
• Developing structures and approaches that can react quickly to emerging opportunities and changes in the external context, while working with an international network to guide the delivery of relevant communications content
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on communications efforts (including some financial and administrative tasks) including producing fundraising proposals and fundraising reporting, in close collaboration with the operations team, to support the global thematic team
• Developing structures and approaches that can track and monitor impact in a way that supports teams and is in line with the network’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning efforts
• Maintaining an overview of the GSCC’s Thematic Strategy, and our impact on the overall climate discourse, and creating collateral such as PowerPoint decks to communicate and coordinate the thematic strategy

Essential:

• Demonstrated in-depth understanding and professional experience of climate and energy strategic communications, including, for example, finance and economics, energy, diplomacy and transport.
• Ability to assess a changing landscape and develop a strategic vision, identifying the most crucial intervention points that add value to the overall discourse
• Experience of managing teams and projects
• Track record delivering effective communications strategies on complex global issues
• Highly diplomatic with an ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, including experts, funders, and civil society
• Ability to track a range of relevant and complex issues
• Outstanding English language skills, with a track record of producing engaging and impactful communications materials, including fundraising proposals, reporting, and communications strategies
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers
• The strong multi-disciplinary skillset necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work nimbly across phone/video conferencing, time zones, slack, email, Trello, etc.
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change

Desirable:

• Experience recruiting and managing consultants and external agencies
• Multi-lingual

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 position with a consultant or employment contract (subject to location) for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.

Location

Flexible location.

Some international travel will be required. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations.

Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please upload below:

1. CV
2. short cover letter expressing your motivation for this role
3. both in English!

Closing Date for Application: 21st June 2021

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.