NGO recruits 01 Fossil Free Finance Campaign (FFFC) Coordinator
We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and initiative-taking individual who wants to contribute to accelerating the decarbonization of global finance. You have a solid background in climate and finance and understand campaign strategy and tactics. You are a skillful administrator, a clear communicator (in English and ideally other languages), a self-starter, a coalition-builder, comfortable at working in diverse cultural settings, and at ease talking with grassroots activists and finance industry executives. You thrive under pressure. You can commit to some international travel and to late night and early morning video meetings with participants across numerous time zones.
The Coordinator will support the work of the FFFC, in particular to promote the use among NGOs and financial institutions globally of two key on-line campaign tools, the Global Oil and Gas Exit List (GOGEL) and the upcoming Oil and Gas Policy Tool (OGPT). The OGPT is based on the model of the Coal Policy Tool.
The preferred location for this position is in Europe, ideally London or Paris, although we will consider other locations. The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills in English. Proficiency in other languages, especially French, is strongly preferred.
About us
The Fossil Free Finance Campaign is a network of NGOs working to decarbonize global finance. The SC currently includes NGOs from France (Reclaim Finance), Germany (Urgewald), Italy (Re:Common), the Philippines (Center for Energy, Ecology and Development) and the US (Friends of the Earth and Rainforest Action Network). The coordinator will be employed by Reclaim Finance and supervised by a Reclaim Finance staff member in consultation with the FFFC Steering Committee.
Main responsibilities
- Facilitate the work of the FFFC Steering Committee through convening on-line and occasional in-person meetings, producing and circulating agendas and minutes, and helping FFFC members produce campaign materials.
- Initiate and coordinate activities (including webinars, trainings, roundtables, press conferences etc.) related to the promotion of GOGEL and OGPT through NGO networks, the financial industry, the media and other relevant audiences.
- Initiate and coordinate the production of advocacy and campaigning materials in support of the work of FFFC.
- Identify opportunities for cooperation in ongoing as well as new campaigns between FFFC organisations and within the broader movement.
- Represent FFFC at meetings/conferences and within other networks.
- Assist FFFC’s strategic and organizational development, including through improving our governance and communication structures, outreach to potential new members, and by helping to identify campaign opportunities.
- Assist with grant writing and liaison with and reporting to funders.
About you
You are firmly committed to the fight for climate justice. You understand the key concepts of fossil finance campaigning. You have worked on campaigns, and you have demonstrated your ability to coordinate teams/networks of people from different countries. You have curiosity and the ability to learn quickly. You can take technical information and convert it into clear and accurate material for the general reader. You show initiative and are proactive, but you are not a lone wolf. On the contrary, you like and know how to work as part of a team. You have excellent interpersonal skills and can build relationships and trust with a wide range of people.
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Terms and conditions
Position to be filled immediately. Permanent contract.
Annual gross salary will range from 32k to 40k GBP for a FTE, depending on location, experience, and Reclaim Finances internal pay scale. The position will have competitive benefits.
Location
Based in Europe, ideally London or Paris. Some international travel is expected.
Application
Please send your CV and cover letter by email to recrutement@reclaimfinance.org and put “FFFC Coordinator Application” in the subject line. Position open until filled.
