Senior Campaign Strategist - Transport & Mobility

Job description

12 month fixed term contract / full time (with the possibility of extension to permanent contract, subject to local terms)Location: The successful candidate may be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NRO’s) is located. See the locations here**.****** [Please note that we are currently unable to host new staff in a number of NRO's at this present time, due to various restrictions. We are unable to support hosting in the US at this time, in addition to some other NRO locations. The recruitment team may reach out to you to provide an update as necessary, depending on your location]. We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidates will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent National/Regional Organisations and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Transport makes up over 60% of oil demand globally and is responsible for a fifth of CO2 emissions. We need to urgently transition away from this carbon intensive mobility system towards one that is clean/green, safe, accessible, affordable, resilient and effective - because after all - everyone needs to move.

Are you interested in tackling the climate crisis by developing new and innovative campaigns on transport and mobility? Greenpeace International is looking for a Senior Campaign Strategist to support our global transport and mobility work, which aims to change the way we move.

Reporting to the Deputy Global Campaign Lead for Urban Justice, you will actively contribute to advancing Greenpeace's transport and mobility goals. You will help develop and deliver impactful projects and steer and support campaign teams across GPI and NROs.

In addition, you will take the lead in creating opportunities for skill and information sharing between campaign projects, our campaigners and external stakeholders, ensuring the global community thrives, shares best practices and has space to innovate.

For further details about the role, please see the full job description HERE

Job requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Substantial demonstrable experience as a campaigner, with a track record of developing, implementing and evaluating successful projects about environmental and/or social issues.

• Professional experience in fields related to transport & mobility such as on the phase out of the Internal Combustion Engine (cars, aviation), public transport, urban mobility & planning, social issues related to transport such as just transition etc

• Effective oral and written communicator, with strong influencing, negotiating, presentation and facilitation skills

• Team player with excellent relationship buildings skills

• Work proficiency in written and spoken English

• Experience of campaigning in the global south is a plus

• Flexible, proactive and organised, with an energetic approach to problem solving

• Experience in identifying and coordinating research, investigation and science needs

• Experience working in multicultural environments with senior staff and teams, across borders and timezones

• Aligned with Greenpeace’s values and mission to protect people and planet

• Willingness to travel

Additional skills and experiences required:

[Successful candidates will meet the necessary criteria above and possess 4-5 of the below skills or experience].

• Being able to work in a second language is a plus

• Experience in building and/or managing external partnerships and networks of collaboration with relevant stakeholders especially those with links to mobility and social movements and/or urban collectives

• Experience in building, nurturing, inspiring and managing vivid and solid communities of practice, to facilitate learning and exchange

• Experience in collecting, analyzing and sharing research, materials, case studies and best practice examples for informing campaign strategy

• Experience in the development and implementation of MEL (monitoring, evaluation and learning) tools and frameworks

• Understanding of national and regional media and social media landscapes including in a Global South geographies

• Experience in analyzing or understanding the use of data to inform campaign strategies

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also join global communities on several social activities, well-being topics, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Please visit the careers site here**,** to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply for this job' below, to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 28th of February 2023, 23:59 CET