Avis de recrutement : Mercy Corps recrute un(e) Responsable principal(e) de la stratégie en matière de changement climatique – Royaume-Uni ou Pays-Bas.

 

 

 

 

Position Summary

The Climate Change Strategy Officer is a key member of the SRU and the CCO’s team, playing a critical role in advancing the work streams under the climate smart commitment. They support the CCO leading and/ or contributing to strategic initiatives, workstreams, or special projects contributing to the overall vision of the climate commitment.

Specifically, the Climate Change Strategy Officer develops internal and external communications products about our climate change commitment, helps build and coordinate matrix team structures, conducts desk research on emerging themes of interest, reviews and edits written documents from country teams or other partners across Mercy Corps, supports the CCO prepare for external speaking engagements and other high profile events, and works with the Technical Support Unit to foster a robust climate change community of practice. They also play a key role in Mercy Corps’ efforts to measure results against the climate commitment, foster accountability, and create coherence and clarity around the strategy across the entire organization.

Qualifications and Transferable Skills

  • 4+ years’ experience at an international organization required; international experience working on climate change related topics in a humanitarian, protracted and/or post-crisis setting preferred;
  • Advanced content knowledge of climate change issues and how they relate to humanitarian and development work;
  • Excellent writing, editing, and research skills required; proven ability to “translate” diverse technical language into compelling content;
  • Demonstrated experience in multi-channel communication, building compelling messaging from a breadth of authors, and proven competency in communication strategy, planning, and implementation of plans and tactics;
  • Demonstrated project management expertise and experience in core project management concepts and tools, such as work planning, project budgeting, and stakeholder engagement;
  • Experience developing and implementing cross-departmental projects, activities or processes; demonstrated ability to contribute strategic planning, reporting, or results measurement efforts a plus;
  • Collaborative work style that contributes to positive team environment and builds strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures, and viewpoints;
  • Critical thinking skills and proven ability to problem solve and follow up appropriately;
  • Adaptable, resourceful, and able to multitask and deliver under pressure; comfort with ambiguity and complexity preferred;
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion; experience in incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
  • Ability to travel up to 10% internationally for site visits, representation, and conferences, occasionally to insecure or hostile environments.

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