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Senior Associate, Strategic Communications, Poland
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.
We support over 500 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
As towns, cities and countries around the world declare climate emergencies, seas rise, forests burn, glaciers melt, increasing numbers of people take to the streets demanding urgent action and our societies begin to wake up to what the science has been saying for many years, there has never been a more important time to be working on climate change.
Position
ECF is currently accepting applications for an experienced communications specialist to work as the Strategic Communications Senior Associate for Poland within an international network of communications professionals in the field of climate and energy, working alongside the ECF.
The role offers a unique opportunity for an individual with an established interest in Poland politics and climate issues to work with a talented team and play an active role in helping speed up the low carbon transition in Poland as well as across Europe and on a global level.
Team members deliver strategic advice, communications and outreach support to partners and work as part of a global network of communications experts to enhance the public debate on climate change and its solutions on a broader level. The work will involve maintaining trusted relationships with key journalists and stakeholders in Poland.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly driven communications professional with the ambition to make a difference and play an active role in speeding up the low carbon transition and helping to avoid the worst impacts of global climate change.
This role would suit someone with a background in communications, campaigning, journalism or public affairs. If you think this sounds like you, please apply!
Key responsibilities
The Senior Associate, Strategic Communications, Poland, will be responsible for:
- Working hand in hand with an international network of communications experts who seek to advance the momentum of the low carbon transition
- Designing and executing strategic communications interventions which aim to boost national climate action across traditional and digital media spheres in Poland
- Developing and maintaining trusted relationships with key journalists and editors across mainstream and specialist media in Poland
- Initiating, shaping, writing, pitching and amplifying newsworthy interventions in line with the communications objectives for projects; monitoring impact and outcomes
- Ensuring communications materials such as press releases, op-eds and social media content are of the highest quality and standard and provide capacity building for partners in the field
- Providing guidance on digital outreach campaigns to colleagues and partners
- Closely following the political and media debates in Poland and the EU to identify opportunities for engagement and acting as a source for intelligence for colleagues and partners
The Senior Associate will be part of a pan-European team, and report to the Europe Manager, Energy & Political Affairs.
Requirements
- A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation
- A strong understanding of the processes and dynamics of policy-making in Poland and how they are impacted by EU-level dynamics
- A good understanding of political and communication issues in Poland is essential, specific knowledge in climate or the ecological transition is a plus
- Significant proven professional experience in journalism, campaigning or communications, ideally with a track record of impactful media relations and digital communications
- Proven track record of pitching stories, writing press releases and opinion pieces, preparing spokespeople for media interviews, and an ability to think and comprehend political consequences of communications efforts
- Active networks of influential Polish actors including academics, finance sectors, progressive business and/or civil society leaders
- Fluent and flawless written and oral Polish language skills and an advanced level of English (the working language of the organisation)
- The ability to communicate effectively with minimal guidance, as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently
- The disposition to work with colleagues in a high-trust international community of peers with a spirit of generosity and mutual support, as well as with external stakeholders
- The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across phone/video conferencing, time zones, Slack, email, etc.
- A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change
- Some team management experience desirable
Other information
What we offer
- A full-time position
- The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
- A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Shared office space is available, though home working may be required due to the current pandemic situation.
Some international travel will be required after the current restrictions are lifted.
We will only consider applicants who have the right to work in Poland.
Start date
As soon as possible
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.
