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 500 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 role

The ECF is expanding its work on EU Green Deal diplomacy with a wide range of partners in civil society, think tanks, politics, business and governments. The European Green Deal has the potential to be a key driver for global climate action, especially in the context of the 2023-2025 global ambition cycle that is vital to close the gap for the 1.5C temperature goal.

We work to build political will for more ambitious action on climate change at the European and global level – through bilateral cooperation (i.e. with the US, China, Africa and other allies) and through cooperation on decarbonisation pathways (sectoral or via trade policy).

The Manager, EU Green Deal diplomacy, working closely with the Director, plays a key role in ensuring smooth and impactful delivery of the programme. This includes supporting the Director with fundraising and engaging directly with funders, the high level convening, building a new community of grantees, and oversight of day to day operations to ensure delivery on the programmes strategy. The manager is responsible for shaping the internal and external presentation of the diplomacy work, also through building strong relationships with key strategic partners.

Key responsibilities

This job offers an excellent opportunity to engage with and support a major ECF priority and responsibilities include:

• Strategy: supporting the Director and team to develop, present and implement a compelling programme strategy with clear objectives and tangible outcomes.
• Fundraising: supporting the Director with programme fundraising, development of funding proposals, engagement with funders, liaison and coordination with ECF Strategic Partnerships;
• Alliance and constituency building: working with the Senior Associate developing a broad strategic community of experts and actors to co-create and deliver on strategy and objectives;
• Internal coordination and communication: leading on regular internal conversations on Green Deal diplomacy, liaising with ECF’s other programmes, operations and communication teams on synergies and joint activities active to ensure proper and timely dissemination of information, and consistency and complementarity of different projects and work streams.

Networking and convenings: building partnerships with key individuals across the policymaking, business and civil society communities; oversight and delivery of events and convenings for strategy implementation including high-level dialogues, workshops, etc.

Experience and competencies

• Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of the ECF;
• 8-10 years’ experience in either philanthophy, public authority, a civil society organization, or a company working in the climate field or international relations;
• Very strong verbal, written and presentational skills in English and at least one other EU language;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategies to achieve change;
• Proven track record of working in an environment that demands professionalism, discretion and confidentiality;
• The ability to work as part of a team, to foster fruitful relationships and to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders internally and externally;
• Enthusiastic personality and agile leader, with a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to follow through with smart and adaptive implementation of plans;
• Attention to detail; flexibility; ability to work independently and to prioritise tasks in a fast-moving work environment;
• Structured, driven and able to manage many processes simultaneously.

What we can offer you

• 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 permanent employment contract.

Location

Brussels, Berlin or Paris.

Start date

As soon as possible.

How to apply

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