Campaign Operations Manager - Climate & Energy

Permanent* / full time

*offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with 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 Africa, Colombia, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, US, UK, MED, and MENA 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 committed and organised Campaign Operations Manager to support the effective delivery of our ambitious Global Programme. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience working across borders in an international environment.

This role will support the GPI Programme Department system pillars in all operational processes, track and monitor projects and budgets, so that GPI and National & Regional Offices can access up-to-date and accurate information on the delivery of the Global Programme. The role will also ensure clear internal communication, maintain internal networks, and implement administrative, financial, and logistical aspects to enable smooth day-to-day operations of relevant campaigns and projects.

In this role you will:

• Advise and support NRO programme teams through the Global Projects pathway to facilitate the integration of projects in the Global Programme portfolio.

• Ensure project documents are accessible, allowing stakeholders to access up-to-date information about project planning and delivery.

• Contribute to integrated planning of the Global Programme through proactive calendaring and scheduling of campaign outputs overseen by their systems pillar.

• Manage and monitor budgets for GPI enabling funds allocated to relevant projects, including accurate forecasting.

• Liaise with Project Leaders and the GPI Programme Department Resource Strategist to ensure resource allocation is coordinated and accountability requirements are met.

• Organise skillshares and training opportunities in collaboration with National & Regional Offices and GPI Programme colleagues.

• Support smooth coordination between team members and other GPI functions as per instructions from the Co-Heads of system pillars.

• Support the design and execution of programme-related projects, monitor progress, and ensure milestones are met.

• Provide project management guidance to project teams, particularly regarding system pillar work, including tool use and reporting mechanisms.

• Facilitate the creation of tools, documents, and materials to support project delivery and collaboration across the Greenpeace network.

• Act as the primary contact for GPI P&C and Finance, ensuring HR and budgetary matters are addressed on time.

• Maintain relationships with GPI functions such as Development, Legal, and Operations, ensuring coordination across teams.

• Coordinate with NROs and GPI colleagues to compile campaign-wide inputs for organizational planning and reporting requirements.

For further information about this role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clicking HERE.

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:

• More than 4 years of experience in a similar role, including at least 1 year in an international organisation.

• Experience working across borders with multicultural teams.

• Proven budget management and project management skills.

• Ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively.

• Fluent written and spoken English, with proficiency in another language as a plus.

• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.

• Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)

What you can expect:

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

Please click HERE to visit the careers site, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

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:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms

• 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

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply' 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.

At GPI, we understand the benefits of using open AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT), however for the purpose of this application we prefer to see answers that were tailored by candidates themselves, without relying too much on these tools, so we can get a good impression on your thinking.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

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: Monday 27th Jan, 2025 @ 23:59 CEST