Remote Job – Campaigner & Community Mobilizer At Greenpeace

Job Title: Campaigner & Community Mobilizer

Organization: Greenpeace MENA

Department: GP MENA program Division

Reports to: Program Director

Grade: 15 A

Location: The job is based in the MENA region

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Campaigner & Community Mobilizer is responsible for developing and implementing effective and integrated campaign strategies as well as for supporting the development and implementation of campaigns led by allies and communities in the region.

SCOPE

The Campaigner & Community Mobilizer provides the necessary support to community-led campaigns by leading the management of Greenpeace MENA community-led campaigning platform. S/he assumes significant responsibility for the development and execution of GP MENA campaign projects. S/he works closely with global campaign teams to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and delivery of the organisational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Community-led campaigns support Provide adequate strategic and operational support to community led campaigns via the management of GP MENA community-led campaigning platform and via direct on ground support when possible and necessary.
  • Campaigning platform planning Lead the development of GP MENA community-led campaigning platform strategies and plans
  • Campaigning platform operations Lead the strategic operations and management of GP MENA community-led campaigning platform in line with GP MENA vision and objectives
  • Community engagement Nurture a flourishing community of grassroot mobilisers by providing timely advice and assistance, developing training materials and workshops, facilitating connections and exploring ways to leverage the power of community-led campaigning.
  • Campaign Development Develop and implement effective and integrated campaign plans, strategies and tactics related to the overall vision, goals and objectives for Greenpeace MENA.
  • Campaign Expertise Maintain good knowledge on relevant campaign issues and provide expertise with respect to specialised campaign areas in order to ensure that GPMENA can respond effectively to strategic opportunities, and influence the development of relevant national, regional and international legislation and practices.
  • Research & Investigations Conduct research and investigation in order to inform strategic campaign direction and development. This includes monitoring external political, scientific, communications and technical developments related to the campaign work and the provision of briefings to other departments as required.
  • Spokesperson Act as GP MENA spokesperson when required and actively represent GP MENA to achieve campaign objectives and strengthen the profile and credibility of the organisation.
  • Communications and engagement Support, where needed, the design and implementation of GPMENA communications and engagement strategies.
  • Stakeholder relationships Liaise and build relationships with media, business, volunteers and activists, government and non-governmental organizations on issues relevant to campaign objectives.
  • Representation Actively represents Greenpeace in front of the business, scientific and government sectors, the environmental community at large and the media (traditional and new), to achieve campaign objectives and strengthen the profile and credibility of Greenpeace.
  • Monitoring, evaluation & reporting Evaluate project and campaign progress and shortcomings at designed points of evaluation, and draft campaign progress and annual reports and ensure that learning from evaluations is incorporated in future work.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualifications

  • Graduate degree from an academic institution preferably in environmental studies, social sciences or other related disciplines

Experience & skills

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant, practical working experience within environmental and grassroots organisations in Arab countries.
  • Exposure to the design, implementation and management of environmental campaigns and development projects
  • Technical knowledge in the key campaign areas; understanding the roles that science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change play in campaigning
  • Excellent command of written and verbal communications skills in Arabic and good command English language. French is a plus.
  • Web platform management skills and online community management skills are considered a strong asset.
  • Excellent Interpersonal relationship skills and networking capabilities, in particular building constructive and long-term relationships with both internal and external parties
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and actively pursuing networking with the ability to work remotely
  • Budgeting experience (preparing, presenting, monitoring)
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills
  • Sound knowledge of environmental challenges on a global and regional level
  • Ability to effectively present information to a variety of audiences.
  • Strong communication skills, with an ability to draft and write documents, with a very good understanding of the strategic needs of a campaigning organisation

Commitment

Commitment to Greenpeace’s core values in response to environmental and peace issues through non-violent direct action-led campaigning in line with its mission.

Disclaimer

Greenpeace MENA is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic background to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

How to apply

How to apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to this Link or hmena@greenpeace.org stating the Job Title in the Subject Line “Campaigner & Community Mobiliser”

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