About the European Climate Foundation

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.

Context of the role

In the last years, ECF has worked in broadening the climate action coalition in Europe. It has increased its co-operation with consumers, health associations, economic actors, business associations, and many others. This trend of working with new constituenties is expected to increase in the future in a targeted way. In seeking system change, ECF and the climate community at large, have to understand the different ecosystems of relevant actors, to ensure they reach out to the right stakeholders.

As a Network Enabler, ECF began to work on Network Analysis in different ecosystems where it is present. It has begun to explore ways to map and analyse stakeholders within certain networks, and studied the connections, paths and other topological features of network graphing. Such network analysis can play an important role in the development and articulation of existing and future strategies, in capacity building of the field, but also in evaluation and knowledge management. ECF has decided to launch a Network Analysis (NA) unit to bring this topic to the next level.

As Manager of the NA unit, you will lead its developments, connect with ECF programmes and partners to identify strategic needs, and to investigate how NA can bring responses.

The NA Manager leads the NA team and reports to the ECF Chief Operations Officer.

Key responsibilities

Working in close collaboration with the ECF Programme teams and also with the ECF management team, the NA Manager is responsible for the following tasks:

• Create a forward-thinking, ambitious, long-term strategic vision for the ECF NA unit, in line with our overall strategy;

• Direct line management of the NA unit (3 people) and responsible for its budget;

• Co-ordination and leadership of ECF’s NA strategic development and implementation across the ECF and the European climate community;

• Identify opportunities for relevant use cases and proactively propose new applications of the approach, act as an entrepreneur;

•  Work closely with the Chief Operations Officer to ensure the strategic thinking, development and application of NA;

• Closely collaborate with the Executive Directors and Programme and Country Directors to identify programme needs, and investigate how NA can respond to some of them;

• Collaborate with the MEL team to ensure evaluation is embedded in NA developments;

• Research activities & prospecting: leading the SNA team in being at the cutting edge of NA tools and techniques, scoping the network landscape around global, European and national climate related issues;

• Networking: contributing to growing the stakeholder network of the ECF NA unit, building partnerships with grantees, funders and other organisations at national and European and level; convening meetings.

• Look continuously at increasing and improving data used for NA both from a technical and content perspective, with a specific focus on data quality, thereby also creating an asset within ECF.

Experience and competencies

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience;

• A deep understanding of Theory of Change, and strong analytical skills;

• Strong networking skills that enable effective collaboration with a diverse group of partners, including many working outside the region in different cultural contexts;

• Proven management and leadership skills;

• Entrepreneurial mindset to grow a new unit and deliver value;

• Excellent strategic thinker, with the ability to follow through with smart and adaptive implementation plans;

• Excellent written and verbal communications in English, with the ability to crystallise complex issues into effective and readable strategic documents and action plans; the ability to speak other European languages is welcome;

• Strong interest and familiarity in using data analysis and visualisations for strategic planning;

• Passionate about climate action with a genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF.

What we offer

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

• A highly visible role with direct access to senior stakeholders;

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

• A one-year contract, renewable depending on the success of the initiative;

• A Manager level position

Location

Brussels, Paris, The Hague or London.

Start date

Asap

How to apply

Please upload 

1. CV 
2. cover letter
3. both in English

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