Senior Portfolio Manager - Policy Specialist

Remote, Hybrid
IPD - Social & Economic

Job description

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 dedicated Senior Portfolio Manager - Policy Specialist with expertise in economics, social sciences, or political science to help shape and implement Greenpeace’s Social and Economic programme. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge and extensive experience in campaigning, research, and political articulation. This role requires a proactive and collaborative individual passionate about environmental transition, decarbonisation, and social policies.

The Social & Economic Pillar of our campaigns focuses on transforming dynamics that prevent us from addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. It operates on the premise that meaningful social and economic change is essential—change that meets people’s needs alongside climate and nature goals. Its aim is to promote new economic models, increase funding, and ensure the implementation of climate and biodiversity solutions that protect both people and the planet. The Pillar also seeks to build a broader base of support for urgent action in an increasingly polarised world.

In this role you will:

Define and communicate the Social and Economic programme’s vision and strategy.
Conduct stakeholder consultations to gather insights and feedback on program initiatives.
Integrate social and economic perspectives into environmental policies.
Design and manage research projects to support program strategies.
Develop research proposals and ensure quality outputs.
Provide technical support to National and Regional Offices in localising policy objectives.
Create action plans for social and economic issues in regional contexts.
Conduct workshops and training on policy analysis and advocacy.
Analyse literature on environmental transition and synthesise recommendations.
Track trends in social and environmental policies, providing strategic insights.
Collaborate across teams to integrate social, economic, and environmental approaches.
Build partnerships with organisations, academia, and advocacy groups.
Organise events to bring together key stakeholders in social and economic issues.
Develop joint initiatives and campaigns to amplify Greenpeace’s impact.
Set and track metrics for program effectiveness.
Prepare reports and present findings for internal and external audiences.
Support funding proposals with expert analysis.
Engage with policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for evidence-based policies.
Assist in developing advocacy strategies and campaign materials.

For further information about this role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clicking HERE (please note this is the base job description, to which this role is an extension focusing on Policy).

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:

Expertise: Significant knowledge and extensive experience in campaigning, research, and political articulation.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to critically analyse data and derive actionable insights.
Research Methodology: Skilled in designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative research projects.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication for diverse audiences.
Project Management: Organisational skills to manage projects, deadlines, and team dynamics.
Collaboration: Ability to foster cooperation across teams and departments.
Advocacy Knowledge: Understanding of advocacy strategies for public engagement.
Networking Ability: Skilled in building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate changing environments.
Data Interpretation: Proficient in analysing data to inform policy recommendations.
Fluency in English, and fluency in another language is 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 wellness initiatives, such as 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 on the 'apply ' bar 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.

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 much on these tools, so we can get a good impression on your thinking.

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 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: Sunday 8th December 2024, 23:59 (CET)

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Describe a situation where you collaborated with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop a policy or program. What challenges did you face, and how did you address them? (max 250 words)

Tell us about a time when you had to adapt global policy objectives to fit a specific regional or national context. What considerations did you take into account, and what was the outcome? (max 250 words)

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Can you discuss a time when you identified an emerging trend in social or environmental issues? How did you incorporate this trend into your work, and what impact did it have on your program or organisation?(max 250 words)

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