Communications Officer, PPCA, London, Brussels or Berlin

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, POWERING PASTCOAL ALLIANCE, LONDON, BRUSSLES OR BERLIN

The advertised position is with the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) Secretariat, hosted by E3G and will be based in one of the E3G offices in London, Brussels or Berlin. The successful candidate will use their digital skills to help create more political, business and media support for accelerating the global transition from coal to clean energy.

Background

The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) is a global coalition of national and sub-national governments, businesses and organisations working to advance the transition away from unabated coal power generation. Since its creation in 2017, the PPCA has grown to over 165 members and become a driving force behind global efforts to phase out coal power. The growing number of members taking ambitious action help us demonstrate that the shift is necessary, inevitable and beneficial, not only for the climate, but also for long-term prosperity and security.

In our communications work, we build momentum for a faster transition away from coal by encouraging more governments and business to make ambitious commitments, showcasing their achievements, as well as giving them a platform to call for more action from others. We also seek to influence the media debate on climate and energy in countries heavily reliant on coal, as well as share knowledge and expertise of our members and partners on shifting private finance, transitioning grids and utilities, and managing a just transition of workers and communities.

Your position will be overseen by the PPCA Communications Manager. You will be part of a highly dynamic, impact-driven international team of the PPCA Secretariat. You will also have an opportunity to closely collaborate with the Alliance’s co-chairs, the governments of Canada and the United Kingdom, the think tank E3G, who hosts the Secretariat and provides expert analysis, advice, and administration, as well as the vast network of the Alliance’s members and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on strengthening the online presence of the PPCA and developing content for its website, newsletter and social media channels.
• Lead on promotion of webinars and website articles under the Alliance’s knowledge sharing activities on just transition, health impacts of coal power and transitioning power grids.
• Lead on digital promotion of PPCA events, including development of innovative communications tools aimed to attract broad audiences to the PPCA Summit, e.g., social media packages, videos, infographics, etc.
• Support coordination of a network of members and partners to amplify PPCA comms activities via digital communications, incl. engaging with relevant Social Media accounts, developing and sharing content for partners’ channels.
• Support other ongoing communications work, including media work, network coordination, liaising with communications providers.
• Contribute to ad hoc administrative and operational tasks, where required.

Person Description

It is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven candidate who has the ambition and passion to play an active role in speeding up the energy transition internationally.

We are looking for a talented communicator with demonstrated experience in digital marketing or campaigning, especially running social media channels on behalf of an organisation, organising and promoting online events, writing copy for websites and newsletters, and producing visual content using tools such as Canva.

You need to be able to work and learn quickly, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced, international environment, as part of a high-trust network of stakeholders in the climate and energy field. We will offer you on-the-job mentoring and a space to develop and challenge yourself.

Essential Experience:

• At least three years of demonstrated professional experience in digital communication.
• Knowledge / working experience of the energy and climate sectors.
• Demonstrated interest in the core mission and values of the PPCA.
• An eye for design, and familiarity with visual content creation tools like Canva.
• Strong teamwork, accountability and communication skills.
• Highly organised, attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge / working experience of co-operating with a large network of organisations.
• Robust administrative/project management skills, including for event planning and delivery.

Further details

This role is offered on a 1-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension. The location of the position is within a European time zone, preferably at a location of one of E3G’s offices (Brussels, Berlin, London).

E3G offers flexible working arrangements and operates a hybrid working approach. International travel may be required from time to time.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support.

For London

A remuneration package competitive with the non-profit sector will be offered. The indicative salary range for this position is £31,998 - £40,498 dependant on experience.

Benefits include: 25 days leave plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day, generous pension contribution, cycling scheme and travel and hospitalisation insurance.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

How to apply

Please submit your application in English

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start combined into a one document submission. Candidates should include details on their availability for starting the role and contacts for two referees.

The deadline for applications is 8 October 2023, 23:59pm BST.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in October via video call.

We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, we will not be shortlisting you on this occasion.