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Title | Deputy Unit Head Climate & Energy team (Greenpeace International) |
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Greenpeace International is looking for a Deputy Unit Head for the Climate & Energy team. This person will be responsible to lead, support, coordinate and manage the campaign unit, in order to ensure delivery of the agreed global campaign strategies within the context of Greenpeace’s strategic framework. Responsibilities are delegated by the Unit Head, who is ultimately accountable for the whole unit. This position is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Purpose of the job To lead, support, coordinate and manage the campaign unit, in order to ensure delivery of the agreed global campaign strategies within the context of Greenpeace’s strategic framework. Responsibilities are delegated by the Unit Head, who is ultimately accountable for the whole unit. Main responsibilities 1. Strategic direction and programme design Maintain an overview of key external developments and based on this, formulate and deliver effective campaign strategies and activities, in cooperation with the Unit Head ensuring the provision of ongoing advice to senior management at GPI and in NROs on the formulation and execution of GP’s strategic direction and programme design. 2. Global Campaign Strategy Lead and coordinate the formulation, development, agreement and implementation of global campaign strategies and objectives for campaign issues, in the context of the Greenpeace mission and strategic direction in agreement with the Unit Head, in order to clearly define the objectives of global campaigns. Be able to operate in fast changing and potentially challenging circumstances with the ability to quickly and effectively adjust plans and manage staff to best deliver objectives. 3. Project Proposals Lead and coordinate the development of campaign project proposals for agreement at the annual Programme meeting, in cooperation with the Unit team and NRO’s and in the context of the global campaign strategy, in order that they enable the delivery of global campaign objectives. 4. Staff Management Organise, manage, develop and staff the department in a qualitative and quantitative manner, in line with HR and GPI guidelines, in order to be equipped for current and future challenges and contribute to the realization of the unit’s objectives. 5. Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of innovative strategies for NVDA on land and sea, in cooperation with the Unit team, NROs and other international units, and in accordance with Greenpeace principles, in order to maximize impact on the media/public/target in achieving agreed campaign objectives 6. Unit Budget Develop, monitor and authorise expenditure of coordination and operational budgets, in cooperation with the Campaign Assistant and according to agreed objectives and priorities of the unit, to ensure cost effectiveness and strategic expenditure of the allocated budget. 7. National/Regional Office (NRO) Liaison Enable the campaign unit to build relationships with and support NROs through consistent communication, diplomacy and NRO visits, in cooperation with the unit team and in the context of organisational development plans, to ensure the global campaign strategy is supported by NROs and implemented accordingly in different regions of the world. 8. External Network Maintain overview and coordinate the unit’s development of external international networks with key allies, political fora, industry, NGOs, public, media and QUANGOs in order to enable maximum influence in external world to support achievement of campaign objectives. 9. External Representation Coordinate and carry out representation of Greenpeace at relevant international meetings/conventions with media, industry, governments, NGOs, and public, in support of the global campaign strategy, in order to help progress the objectives of the campaign. 10. Planning Systems Contribute to the development and review of systems for planning, monitoring, evaluation, and information dissemination, across the organisation in order to enable increased efficiency, knowledge, learning and cohesion within the organisation on the direction of global campaign objectives. 11. Funding Proposals Advise and assist the Programme Director and Fundraising Unit on the development of funding proposals for major donors and foundations, and subsequent campaign reporting and representation, liaising with major donors, Foundations and other supporters of Greenpeace work as required in order to ensure funding proposals are factually correct and in line with the agreed global campaign strategy. Skills required / qualifications Required: To apply for the vacancy, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the team, and your suitability for this role, along with your CV/resume in English by e-mail to Isabel Leal at Daryl Upsall Consulting International at: rrhh@darylupsall.com. The Deadline is April 23rd. |