Project Leader to catalyse large scale civil society action

Greenpeace Nordic is in search of a Project Leader to implement a two year project titled “Empowered Citizens - Resilient societies”. 

The project is designed to catalyse large scale civil society action to meet today’s urgent challenges of climate change, more refugees seeking safe haven in Europe, the rise of right-wing populism, and eroding liberties in many European countries. We want to create inspiring materials, trainings, and new connections, which will empower thousands of mostly young Europeans (18-35y) to take leadership for their future, and drive social change at great speed.

“Empowered Citizens - Resilient societies” is a joint project between different Greenpeace offices such as Greenpeace Nordic, CEE, Greece and the human rights group Civil Rights Defenders. Greenpeace Nordic acts as the lead partner organisation and will provide leadership and coordination for this project through the Project Leader.

The position is a full time temporary position ideally starting in December 1st 2017 or as soon as possible and ending December 31st 2019. The position will be based in a Nordic capital and require travel within Europe and particularly Nordic countries. A later starting date can be negotiated depending on the availability of the successful candidate - however, not later than January 2nd 2018.

Qualifications

• Strong political interest and commitment to environmentalism, human rights, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and collaboration across national borders for a green, peaceful and democratic Europe;

• Strong cultural interest and ability to approach and engage young cultural leaders and influencers in support of this project;

• Understanding of, and experience in, engaging young people and building their capacity through participatory processes, trainings (online and on-site) and gatherings, as well as experience in developing inspiring written and audiovisual training resources;

• Understanding of, and experience in working with digital communication, especially Social Media channels frequently used by younger audiences;

• Understanding of, and experience in, campaigning for social change and commitment to Civil Disobedience as a means to advance campaigns and to shift power from self-interest driven elites to engaged civil societies;

• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion of people touched by this project;

• Ability to manage complex project structures with multiple stakeholders, including the Swedish Postcode Lottery as external funder, and multiple countries of project implementation;

• Organisational competencies: Professional project management skills, excellent team player, strong communicator, innovative, and demonstrates leadership qualities;

• Excellent spoken and written English, excellent spoken and written Swedish for all communication with the funder is considered a plus;

• Understanding of, and experience in, working with grassroots movements and field organizing is considered a plus.

To apply, please submit only your CV and a cover letter in pdf format, by filling in your e-mail below and follow the instructions.  Applications can be submitted until Monday, 27th November. We will start interviewing applicants as soon as we get applications so please apply at your earliest convenience.

For questions about the position, please contact Jehki Härkönen, Arctic and Oceans Team Leader at Greenpeace Nordic. Mail: jehki.harkonen@greenpeace.org. Phone: +358 40 197 2620. Skype: jehkiharkonen.

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