Leader, Global Climate and Energy Initiative

Leader, Global Climate and Energy Initiative

Position title: Leader, Global Climate and Energy Initiative

WWF www.panda.org is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, acting locally through a network of over 90 offices in over 40 countries around the world. Its mission is to stop the degradation of our planet's natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. To achieve this, WWF is working with its many partners to save biodiversity, and reduce humanity’s impact on natural habitats.

 Intensive national-level efforts to promote low carbon development especially in the energy sector in key countries and thereby pave their way into a credible, fair and ambitious global climate regime. These efforts would focus on the largest emitters;

 A concerted global advocacy effort, in the UN negotiations and other fora, including high level engagement with business in support of climate regulation and with active engagement with vulnerable developing countries;

 The global partnerships and communications efforts necessary to underpin these advocacy efforts.

 Directs strategic development and implementation of WWF’s global initiative for tackling the climate change challenges the world is facing today;

 Guides policy formulation, lobbying and negotiation on climate change issues, nationally as well as internationally in key policy fora;

 Leads WWF delegations at international conventions and meetings, and acts as a spokesperson in international media;

 Guides and coordinates the work of teams in key countries, securing the strategic links between work to promote low carbon development nationally and the establishment of international policy frameworks around this work

 Sets the policy and partnerships framework to promote, enhance and magnify the goals set by the Global Climate and Energy Initiative, working through a strong, united WWF team;

 Defines and advises the WWF network on key “transformational strategies” in preparing for key national or international events, shaping global climate policy;

 Builds and manages a global and multidisciplinary team across the WWF network;

 Assigns roles and effectively manages a multimillion Euro budget and complex international programme; s/he will be responsible and accountable for proper, wise and strategic use of these funds;

 Develops strategic alliances with business and industry to promote a credible, fair and ambitious global climate regime;

 Works with WWF programme communicators to develop campaign approaches as necessary, and communication outreach to support the Initiative’s objectives.

 Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in political, social and/or relevant environmental or, natural sciences;

 10-15 years experience in relevant environmental and development fields, including lobbying and negotiation of international agreements.

 The background and credibility to be a respected voice in the climate change fora and debates, and have excellent knowledge of climate and energy issues;

 Excellent campaigning and communications skills;

 Strong negotiating and lobbying skills learned in either NGO, governmental, or business environments;

 Proven ability to provide strategic direction and overall political framing based on sound analysis of international politics

 Experience in raising and mobilising funding;

 Proven success in leading and inspiring global, multicultural teams and building strong team spirit, while drawing on individual team members strengths to collectively deliver on goals;

 Excellent command of English; other languages relevant to places of Initiative implementation an asset;

 Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.

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