Senior Campaign Strategist - Alternative Futures - Greenpeace International

12 month fixed term contract / full time*

*(with the possibility of extension / move 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, 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 International is looking for a Senior Campaign Strategist to contribute to our Alternative Futures portfolio. You will be part of an area of work that Greenpeace sees as essential to not only tackling the climate and biodiversity crises but to replacing the unjust social and economic systems that drive them.

The Alternative Futures portfolio tackles the root causes of the climate and biodiversity crisis by challenging the broken social and economic systems, driven by profit and extraction and its elite, by reimagining and co-creating with allies, alternative visions for the future we stand for and want to create and elevating the systemic solutions that already exist.

Reporting to the Global Campaign Leader, you will actively contribute to advancing the overall Alternative Futures theory of change and strategy and work with an International team and key National Regional Organisations (NROs), to help develop and expand an ambitious and robust Alternative Futures portfolio. A portfolio that aims to hold global and national/ regional campaigns that challenge the status quo with alternatives, contribute to becoming a responsive player, elevate and universalise the voices of the global majority, connect the dots with the climate, biodiversity and systemic crisis and spark system change by shifting power and mindsets.

In this role you will:

• Facilitate expertise transfer, developing training and identifying skill share opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and realization of the Alternative Futures overall strategy.
• Identify strategic opportunities and provide guidance and encouragement to National and Regional offices (NROs) in order to seize them.
• Lead and develop high level expertise related to one or more of the strategic drivers of the campaign - Beyond GDP, Wellbeing Economy, People and planet before profit and provide expertise to National and Regional Offices (NROs) campaign development
• Support evaluations and ensure that lessons learned are communicated and acted on.
• Initiate, lead and manage relationships with influential thought leaders.
• Encourage collaboration among NROs and seek synergies between other campaigns portfolios
• Support and advise NROs through all phases of the campaign/project lifecycle including monitoring delivery of the campaign and engagement strategies, encouraging and sharing innovative approaches and troubleshooting as needed.
• Keep up to date with best practices within your area of expertise, fostering innovation and new ways of working.

Job requirements

What we’re looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role:

• Knowledge of alternative socio-economic models (Beyond GDP, Wellbeing Economy, UBI, Commons, relocalisation, slow circular economy, pluralism, energy & food sovereignty, civic participation, etc.) and how they intersect with climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and at least one other language
• Strong presentation, facilitation, problem-solving, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ideally, a good connection to multiple environmental and social movements and networks in the Global South, with an understanding of the use of data and social media insights to inform campaigning and advocacy strategies, plus experience in building communities of practice/stakeholder partnerships.
• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.
• Significant experience in developing, implementing and evaluating ambitious campaigns connected to Economic and Social justice, preferably in the Global South context

What you can expect:

You will work with a team of people who are passionate about systems change, based across multiple countries, to identify key regional and global moments and synergies with ongoing projects and incorporate and test alternative proposals and their narratives/ stories.

You will help develop and consolidate a solid network of allies that connect us with relevant movements and define the type of collaboration, including public output and strategic direction, to develop co-designed joint visions and alternative futures, supporting our National and Regional office teams in developing and delivering high quality, strategic and impactful campaigns.

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 access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

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 access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

About us:

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.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water
• End all nuclear threats
• Promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence
• Protect biodiversity in all its forms

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 [email protected]. 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 1st of August 2023, 23:59 CET.