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 1000 partner organizations 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 currently accepting applications for an experienced communications specialist to perform the role of Strategic Communications Senior Associate in Poland. Working closely with the programme’s portfolio of grantees and strategic partners, the successful candidate will navigate the complex political environment to help speed up the net-zero transition in Poland and at the European level.

The role offers a unique opportunity for a highly driven individual with a sincere interest in Poland politics and climate issues to work with a talented team and play an active role in delivering the transition and help avoid the worst impacts of global climate change.

Collaborating with the ECF Poland programme staff, the Strategic Communications Senior Associate will deliver strategy advice, communications and outreach support to the ECF partners and work as part of a global network of communications experts to enhance the public debate on climate change and its solutions. The work will involve maintaining trusted relationships with key journalists and stakeholders in Poland.

This role would suit someone with a background in communications, campaigning, journalism or public affairs.

Key responsibilities

The Strategic Communications Senior Associate, Poland, will be responsible for:

• Developing a climate communications strategy for Poland covering key institutions and sectors, with a particular focus on political developments and regional challenges;
• Collaborating with the ECF’s portfolio of grantees and strategic partners to ensure they can deliver the materials, voices and messaging needed to support this strategy;
• Devising and planning communications campaigns and activities that advance narratives and promote climate action, targeting key audiences and leveraging influential voices and constituencies;
• Collaborating with the ECF programme staff to ensure strategic communications is incorporated in the ECF Poland programme’s strategy and grant-making work;
• Developing strategic communications projects through partnerships and grant-making to support this strategy;
• Acting as a source of expertise on political communications to the Polish climate community;
• Working hand-in-hand with an international network of communications experts who seek to advance the momentum for the net-zero emission transition (and with the network’s Poland and EU leads in particular);
• Maintaining trusted relationships with key correspondents and editors across mainstream and specialist media in Poland, including correspondents in Brussels and in key EU member states, and working proactively with media contacts to shape the reporting around ECF priority issues;
• Developing audience knowledge to identify levers for influence and devise communications plans that address them;
• Making full use of new and innovative methods of digital communications to disseminate targeted messaging addressing key audiences and influencers;
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on strategic communications work.

Experience and competencies

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation;
• 6-8 years of professional strategic communications experience, including some experience in campaigning or public affairs;
• A strong strategist with high understanding of the processes and dynamics of Polish and European policymaking;
• A proven ability to independently develop and implement robust communications plans;
• Strong diplomatic and networking skills that enable effective collaboration with a diverse group of partners;
• Gravitas sufficient to work directly with high profile individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds at all levels;
• Proven skills to produce engaging and impactful communications materials for the Polish media and social media market;
• Existing relationships with Polish journalists or demonstrating the ability to build these swiftly;
• Effective monitoring and reporting skills as well as some project management;
• Excellent command of the Polish language (both spoken and written), as well as fluency in English;
• A team player and a natural collaborator with high levels of self-motivation, strong time and priority management
• Passion for excellence
• Used to working flexibly at fast pace in remote settings across time-zones;

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 ambition and a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
• A high-trust community of peers
• Our commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach and a spirit of generosity and mutual support.
• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
• A full-time position with a 12 month employment contract.

Location

Warsaw, Poland

Start date

As soon as possible.

How to apply – Internal procedure

Please send a maximum 2-page CV in English and a short cover letter to