Job Title: Campaigns Lead

Organization: Greenpeace MENA

Department: GP MENA Programme Division

Reports to: Programme Director

Location: Job is based in the MENA region

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Campaigns Lead is responsible for supporting the Program Director in the planning and development of effective and integrated programme strategies and will lead the coordination and implementation of campaign strategies and projects to achieve Greenpeace’s mission across MENA. This will involve assisting the Programme Director with strategic planning, and the day-to-day delivery of the strategic plan.

The Campaigns Lead will be responsible for advising, developing, and leading the implementation of regional political strategies to support campaign goals.

Scope The job holder ensures strong collaboration and synergy between the campaign team and the rest of the organization, mainly the engagement and fundraising teams.

The Campaigns Lead assumes significant responsibility for the development, execution, and overall coordination of campaign projects and provides support to the Programme Director in the development of programme strategies. S/he works closely with global campaign teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and delivery of the Framework goals.

The Campaigns Lead guides the political work of GP MENA and acts as the political focal point for the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Strategy Support Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the GP MENA Programme strategy and objectives. Identify and propose to the Programme Director campaign opportunities and priorities of the GP MENA Programme.

Campaign Development & Management Develop, manage, and implement effective and integrated campaign plans, strategies, and tactics related to the overall vision, goals, and objectives of Greenpeace MENA and aligned with the Global Programme.

Campaign Coordination & Evaluation Create, develop, and maintain appropriate systems for coordinating and monitoring the campaign activities of the campaign team.

Evaluate campaign project progress, monitor the budget, report to Programme Director and contribute to annual reports.

Campaign Expertise Maintain a high level of knowledge on relevant campaign issues and provide expertise with respect to specialized campaign areas.

Analyze new developments and emerging trends in support of the campaign’s vision, goals, and objectives.

Political Strategy Develop and implement a GP MENA political strategy. Ensure that campaigns are aligned with GP MENA political objectives.

Political Analysis and Synthesis Monitor external events and trends; provide timely political analysis and guidance to project teams for reactions.

Scan and interpret relevant regional and global political, corporate, social, and financial developments as well as actionable intelligence from and for key audiences and keep the Executive Director and Programme Director updated and well informed.

International Programme Liaison Liaise with and support the global political team in the planning and implementation of global political strategy and work.

Influence global campaign strategy through active participation in global programme planning opportunities when required.

Media and communications Contribute to and support the design of the GP MENA communications strategy, as well as internal and external engagement strategies for on- and offline communications.

Stakeholder relationships Liaise and build relationships with media, business, government, and non-governmental organizations as well as with the broader movement (from progressive corporate and investor groups to social movements, human rights organizations, and indigenous communities) on issues relevant to campaign objectives. Communicate and engage with inter-governmental bodies and government officials as needed.

Representation Represent 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.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Climate Change, Environment, or a closely related field is desirable.

Experience & skills

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant, practical working experience within environmental and grassroots organizations in MENA countries.
• Experience with alternative economics, cooperative economics, circular economy, or community-based economic initiatives is desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and regionally as required.
• Exposure to the design, implementation and management of environmental campaigns and development projects.
• Experience working with regional and national government counterparts at a high level.
• Strong political acumen – sees the political angles immediately, thinks politically, and is able to connect that political thinking with the issues/substance.
• Strong networks in the global climate political arena.
• Excellent networking and negotiation skills.
• Good strategic insight with the ability to link regional and international political dynamics to find opportunities.
• Strong technical knowledge in the key campaign areas; understanding the roles that science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change play in campaigning
• Understanding the media advocacy needs of a campaigning organization.
• Sound knowledge of environmental challenges on a global and regional level.
• Project management skills including experience in managing complex processes and staff (including interns and consultants).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Budgeting experience (preparing, presenting, monitoring).
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and actively pursue networking.
• Excellent command of written and verbal communications skills in Arabic and Fluency in the English language. French is a plus.

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, and irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.