Toxics Campaigner | Greenpeace

We are seeking a cross-disciplinary and dedicated professional to be part of our dynamic Toxics Campaign in China, an on-going campaign against pollution caused by hazardous chemicals that are threatening the environment and the health of the Chinese public. Working together with Greenpeace staff in China and other countries, as well as external partners, the Campaigner is directly involved in the development and implementation of exciting and important campaign activities that aim to create a “toxic-free” future for our children. He/she will be expected to design, execute, communicate, and promote the campaign message to the public. He/she is expected to have a sharp view & understanding on China’s fast-paced social settings, and holds a strategic mind and critical thinking in building influence to China’s environmental policy agenda and public mindset.

Overview

Location: Beijing
Industry: Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Employer: Greenpeace

Job Description

Greenpeace stands for positive change through action to defend the natural world and promote peace. We are a global non-government organization with a presence in over 40 countries. We have been campaigning for a sustainable future in China for more than a decade.

Job title: Toxics Campaigner

Valid from: 01 June 2014

Job grade: 3

Reports to: Assistant Campaign Manager/Campaign Manager

Line manages: None

Overall purpose of the job

The Campaigner provides specialized campaign expertise in Greenpeace’s ongoing or emerging campaign project works and is directly involved in the development and implementation of campaign project plans, under the leadership of the project leader. The Campaigner will also work with external stakeholders to further Greenpeace’s campaign goals.

Scope

Major functions / responsibilities

Conceptual tasks, Strategy development and/or Project management

– Provide campaign expertise with respect to a specialized campaign issue. Stay abreast of the latest developments of the issues.

– Work with project teammates to develop and implement effective project plans and strategies to bring positive changes to an environmental problem.

Implementation

– Research, investigate and analyze a wide range of specialized material on campaign issues and

strategies.

– Respond to public inquiries about campaign issues and other matters. Prepare materials and publications.

Attend and/or organize conferences.

– Represent Greenpeace in front of traditional and new media (if required) to expose environmental problems and advocate for positive solutions.

– Maintain active liaison with key stakeholders in specific campaign issue(s). Actively seek out and

participate in discussions with influential individuals and groups. Communicate and engage with intergovernmental bodies, government officials and corporate representatives related to the issue(s).

Who you are:

Committed to making the world a better place Good at strategic planning and critical thinking Have a strong track record of project planning and execution with concrete results Creative, resilient, and willing to take calculated risks Speak and write excellent Chinese and English Experiences on journalism, communication, advertisement, environmental issues advocacy will be a plus.

Support/ Coaching/ Leadership

– Coordinate among different departments and offices within Greenpeace to advance campaign goals. Work with other teammates to organize actions, activities and other events. Make presentations and respond to public speaking requests. Initiate engagement with strategically targeted groups.

Compliance/ Keeping Framework Conditions

– Evaluate project progress and shortcomings at designated points of evaluation. Complete evaluation reports if required.

– Responsibly direct and control project spending. Create reasonable budgets at the beginning of project life cycle and oversee budgetary issues throughout project implementation.

Competency profile

Organization competencies

– Professionalism, in particular demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget

– Achievement

– Interpersonal relationship

– Knowledge sharing

– Values diversity

– Innovation

Functional competencies

Technical

– Fluency in written and spoken English

– Knowledge and/or experience in New Media, in particular: … Facebook, Twitter, Weibo, WeChat or other new media platforms

– Understanding of the media advocacy needs of a campaigning organisation

– Awareness and knowledge of ecological situation (global and regional/national)

– Understanding of the roles that science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change play in campaigning.

– Knowledge and/or experience in (at least) one of the Greenpeace campaign themes

– Skills in written and verbal communication

– Knowledge and/or experience in PowerPoint

– Knowledge and/or experience in Excel

– Fluency in written and spoken native language

Method related

– Work under pressure

– Public speaking

– Project management

– Analytical skills

– Presentation and reporting skills

– Planning & Organizing

– Budgeting (preparing, presenting, monitoring)

Social/self competencies

– Being a team player

Leadership competencies

– Strategic Orientation

Attitude

– Ability to function effectively under public scrutiny

Ability to operate and lead under pressure and in physically or mentally challenging situations

– Ability to work unsupervised, in a rapidly changing environment

– Commitment to, and demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team

– Commitment to the mission, principles and values of Greenpeace

Specific Work Environment

– The position may be required to work under pressure and in physically or mentally challenging

situations.

– The position works in a standard office environment, and is required to travel to other Greenpeace offices, campaign locations or locations where environmental problems require the presence of Greenpeace representatives.

As we receive a large number of applications for our advertised positions, we are unable to respond to applicants who are not invited for interview. We apologize for this in advance.

Please send your application letter and full English and Chinese resume with current and expected salary to:recruit.cn@greenpeace.org (for positions based in mainland China)

How to Apply

Please send your application letter and full English and Chinese resume with current and expected salary to: recruit.cn@greenpeace.org (for positions based in mainland China)