International Campaigner

Permanent employee, Full-time · Remote, Poland, Turkey, Greece, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy

Who we are

We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, consisting of 26 people and spread across Europe.

We’re excited to introduce a new role. This position will strive to shift countries away from coal and gas towards a renewable-based energy supply in the power sector, as part of the global strategy of Beyond Fossil Fuels.

  • Position: International Campaigner
  • Reporting to: Senior International Campaigner
  • Preferable start date: April/May 2024
  • Employment type: full-time, permanent, staff or consultant
  • Locations we hire in: Germany, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Poland, France, Türkiye  or secondment from a European NGO that is a BFF partner.

Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

Your responsibilities

As the international campaigner, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing and executing, in close collaboration with partners from the BFF coalition, international NGO networks and NGOs from other regions, aligned diplomacy, campaigning and strategic communication interventions to accelerate government action on the fossil-to-renewables energy transition making use of international or regional venues and opportunities;
  • Establishing and coordinating appropriate collaboration structures to implement campaign interventions;
  • Together with Civil Society Organisations from Europe and other regions, helping to convene global diplomacy and campaigning strategy discussions focused on the fossil-to-renewables energy transition;
  • Responding to queries on Europe from allies in other regions;
  • Identifying opportunities for cooperation between BFF campaign areas and the BFF global strategy;
  • Contributing to BFF secretariat internal planning and reporting.
Your profile

Required skills & experience

  • You have at least four years of work experience of working on energy/climate/environment issues in non-governmental organisations or in relevant government positions (such as foreign affairs, strategic communications etc.);
  • You have at least three years of experience in developing narrative-driven campaign strategies and running campaigns, including campaigns to influence governments;
  • You have a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition, including its political and economic context in Europe, and how this relates to other regions;
  • You possess strong interpersonal skills, are competent at facilitating and supporting the work of others, and have the ability to build common cause and reach agreements among multi-organisational teams;
  • You possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
  • You are highly organised and capable of balancing multiple priorities;
  • You are confident working remotely with a broad range of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds;
  • You are passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, and fair society;
  • You have excellent spoken and written English.

Desirable skills & experience

  • Knowledge of international energy / climate diplomacy and negotiations.
  • A track record of successful campaigning in relation to governments.
  • Experience with working in other countries/regions outside of Europe.
  • Experience of working in environments with limited space for civil society;
  • You speak other languages.

Why us?
  • We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.
  • Flexible work policy: We empower our team to work when and where they are most productive with our flexible work policy.
  • Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member
  • Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat
  • Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback
  • Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations.

We believe that creating a welcoming and inclusive environment is critical to our success, and we welcome team members from all backgrounds. At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values.

How to apply

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English via our online application platform Personio by March 23rd. We encourage you to send your application at your earliest convenience, since we will be processing applications on a rolling basis.

Preferable start date: April/May 2024.

About us
We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all.

This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, consisting of 26 people and spread across Europe.
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