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Remote job, based in Europe (EU, Western Balkans, Turkey), under a staff or consultant contract

Europe Beyond Coal (EBC) is a joint effort by over 60 non-governmental organisations aiming at a coal exit by 2030, and at a power sector that is fully powered by renewable energy by 2035 in Europe. We devote our time and resources to this independent campaign because we are committed to seeing a European energy system that protects people, nature and our global climate.

The campaign is supported by a 20-person secretariat with an office in Berlin, though most of the employees work remotely from different European locations.

The role of the Campaign Coordinator is to support the Campaign Director and campaign team with its strategic operations. This includes coordinating and overseeing internal EBC coalition strategy processes, responding to the needs of NGO partners, assisting the Campaign Director and taking the lead in organising and delivering selected campaign projects.

 

Skills & Experience

 

Required

• Fluent in English and at least one more European language
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• Organised and efficient, capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities to the highest standards in a timely manner
• Proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision, but also works well in a team
• Problem-solver
• At least five years experience in project-management
• At least two years experience in working independently
• Good understanding of civil society organisations and the non-profit sector
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to engage and connect with broad range of people in a multi-cultural team
• Commitment to a healthy, environmentally-friendly and fair society
• Digitally savvy
• Experience with energy and climate campaigning.

 

To apply:
Please send a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English to Emilia Ochoa (ebcjobs AT beyond-coal.eu) by end of the day on Sunday 20 March, putting ‘Campaign Coordinator’ on the subject line. Please note that due to a large number of applications, we only reply to candidates who have been short-listed for an interview.

• Position: Communications Director
• Earliest start date: October 2023
• Employment type: staff or consultant
• Location: Remote working from a European location, or from our office in Berlin.
  Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all.

This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, consisting of 25 people and spread across Europe.

We are looking for a new Communications Director, who is part of the BFF secretariat’s executive team, and has the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the campaign communications strategy.

As our Communications Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the creation and updating of BFF communications strategies, core messaging, and audiencing, in coordination with relevant campaigners, working groups, and NGO partners;
• Ensuring BFF partner organisations and national campaigns are engaged in the development and delivery of the comms elements of the campaign;
• Contributing to relevant cross-network strategic communication exchanges;
• Managing the BFF brand, including its visual identity;
• Preparing and presenting a summary of the achievements, challenges and gaps of BFF to campaign governance bodies and funders;
• Overseeing media and digital monitoring so as to evaluate the campaign’s effectiveness;
• Signing off planned and reactive communications materials;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of digital efforts and strategies;
• Securing the BFF secretariat and coalition’s planning and delivery of high quality and impactful strategic comms interventions across Europe;
• Defining roles, tasks, and responsibilities within the (currently seven-person) comms team of the BFF secretariat;
• Coordinating and leading the Secretariat’s comms team and line-managing the Senior Communications Manager, the Digital Engagement Officer and the Content Creator.

Required skills & experience

• At least ten years of experience in a senior communications position, five of which were in the non-profit sector 
• A minimum five years experience in leading comms work for a climate or energy campaign in a European country or a region in Europe
• At least five years experience in developing and delivering complex communications strategies involving multiple stakeholders
• At least three years of line-management experience
• Experience in leading and coordinating small teams
• Knowledge of the global climate crisis, its causes and impacts
• Solid knowledge of the energy sector, including understanding of different fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, energy savings and the power sector 
• Demonstrable understanding of the media and the digital sphere, how to create media interest and digital engagement, how to do compelling outreach, and how to manage branded and unbranded communications
• Strong understanding of political context of different sub-regions and countries in Europe, and the implications for campaigning in different contexts
• Strategic thinking which can be applied to prioritising and maximising overall campaign impact
• Significant experience in developing brands and campaign visual and creative materials
• Ability to build common cause and reach agreements among multi-organisational teams
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and connect with a broad range of people, work as part of a diverse team, and motivate others
• Confident working remotely with colleagues from different countries, cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent spoken and written English, editing and proofreading skills
• Highly organised, able to balance multiple priorities
• Proficiency in using Google tools (docs, slides, calendar, etc.)
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Passionate about a healthy, environmentally-friendly and fair society.

Desirable skills & experience

• Ability to identify NGO needs and roles
• Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

How we support our team

• We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.
• Flexible work policy: We empower our team to work when and where they are most productive with our flexible work policy.
• Flexible holiday policy: You choose your own public holidays based on preference or culture.
• Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member.
• Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat.
• Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback.
• Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations.

We believe that creating a welcoming and inclusive environment is critical to our success, and we welcome team members from all backgrounds. At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application form with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English!

Who we are

We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, consisting of 25 people and spread across Europe.

We’re excited to introduce a new role. As part of the BFF secretariat, the Program Lead will spearhead the design, creation, and coordination of a continent-wide campaign aimed at shifting corporate players away from coal and gas towards a renewable-based, efficient, electrified business model. This campaign will target a wide range of corporate players, including non-energy corporations, energy companies, and private financial institutions. The Program Lead will be responsible for coordinating a team of corporate campaigners and collaborating with a diverse range of partner organisations and allies, both within Europe and globally. Join us in the pursuit of a just energy transition!

Don’t feel like you meet all the criteria? Let us tell you a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. But let us tell you, if you are passionate about the difference civil society can make to drive change in the corporate sector, and are an experienced civil society campaign strategist, we want to hear from you.

• Position: Program Lead, Corporate Energy Transition Campaign
• Reporting to: Our Campaign Director
• Preferable start date: as soon as possible
• Employment type: staff or consultant
• Location: Remote working from a European location, or from our office in Berlin

Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

Your responsibilities

As the Program Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing, in collaboration with the coalition, the overarching BFF campaign strategy for corporate entities across energy companies, financial institutions, and non-energy corporations, while working closely with the secretariat corporate campaigners, partner organisations, and allies.
• Collaborating with partner organisations to design and execute a campaign specifically targeting non-energy corporations and sectors that rely on fossil-based energy.
• Identifying gaps and capacity needs, and establishing appropriate working structures together with partners. Additionally, you will support, oversee, and convene the necessary coalition working structures to implement the campaign strategy.
• Activating and supporting partners, particularly at the national level, during the development and implementation of the strategy.
• Serving as a bridge between the partners working on corporate campaigning and other energy-related initiatives outside of our coalition that focus on corporations relevant to our European strategy.
• Identifying opportunities for synergies and contributions from other BFF campaign areas of work that will help with the corporate strategy, and vice versa.
• Planning and coordinating campaign pushes and moments.
• Overseeing the corporate campaign activity budget, as well as contributing to the coalition and secretariat planning.
• Coordinating and line-managing a team of campaigners working on corporations, private finance, and utilities.

Your profile

Required skills & experience

• You have at least ten years of work experience in energy/climate/environment issues or in relevant corporate positions (such as public relations, corporate ESG/strategy, legal affairs, etc.).
• You have at least five years of experience in developing campaign strategies for civil society organisations and several years of experience leading program or campaign implementation.
• You have at least three years of experience in line management and leading small teams of two or more people.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition, including its political and economic context in Europe.
• You have knowledge of the European energy, corporate, and financial sectors, as well as their potential leverage over the fossil fuel industry
• You possess strong interpersonal skills, are competent at facilitating and supporting the work of others, and have the ability to build common cause and reach agreements among multi-organisational teams.
• You possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• You are highly organised and capable of balancing multiple priorities.
• You are confident working remotely with a broad range of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
• You are passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, and fair society.
• You have excellent spoken and written English.

Desirable skills & experience

• A track record of successful campaigning in relation to the private sector.
• You have experience in stakeholder coordination and the ability to identify non-governmental organisation needs and roles.
• You are familiar with the style of work and procedures of non-governmental organisations.
• You speak other European languages.

Why us?

How we support our team

• We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.
• Flexible work policy: We empower our team to work when and where they are most productive with our flexible work policy.
• Flexible holiday policy: You choose your own public holidays based on preference or culture.
• Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member.
• Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat.
• Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback.
• Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations.

We believe that creating a welcoming and inclusive environment is critical to our success, and we welcome team members from all backgrounds. At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application form with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English!

Preferable start date: as soon as possible