Source: Greenpeace Statement –
This is a full-time permanent position based in Manila Office. Candidates who have the legal right to work and live in the Philippines are encouraged to apply.
About the Role
The Campaigner is a key role in Greenpeace. This role leads the development and implementation of high impact campaign strategies and plans with the goal of achieving big and lasting wins in the policy and public perception spheres, towards systemic changes.
This role works together with a cross-functional team to co-create and drive proactive and responsive initiatives that will influence policy, change mindsets and mobilize communities, groups and networks.
The incumbent is expected to be knowledgeable in climate, energy and environmental issues, as well as cross-cutting social justice issues. They must be well-versed in local and international climate and energy policy and developments. In certain situations, as determined by internal and external events and upon the consideration and advice from the Country Director, the campaigner is expected to support other initiatives under the Greenpeace Philippines Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement smart, innovative and people-powered campaign strategies and projects in line with both the short and long term goals of the Climate Campaign, and the GPPH program in general, consistent with national, regional and international objectives and including detailed strategy, activities, timelines and budgets.
- Maintain a working knowledge of technical information and be able to present the information to a variety of audiences within and outside the Philippines.
- Maintain a working knowledge of mindset sciences, and political, legislative, regulatory and economic frameworks relevant to climate, energy, and the environment.
- Lead the development and implementation of campaign plans and tactics
- Initiate cross-issue campaign discussions for integrated project development, planning and implementation
- Work with engagement focal points to strengthen the campaign’s people participation and audience journey components. Organize and oversee the work of campaign/project volunteers, interns and short-term contractors as required
- Work with the communications focal points in preparing a variety of communications materials and provide assistance in the formulation of regional and international materials when necessary, and assist in planning communications and engagement strategies for the campaign
- Respond to and engage in internal as well as external regional challenges beyond his/her normal issue/campaign area as circumstances require
- Participate in campaign discussions and planning regarding strategic issues within Greenpeace Philippines, GPSEA, with other Greenpeace offices and with GP International (GPI) staff. This will include both written and verbal discussion as well as attendance at specific meetings
- Keep the Philippine Country Director, Regional and other Campaigners, unit leads and project team members well-informed of activities in the campaign interventions (including the preparation of monthly reports and work plans) and recommend changes in tactics, or strategies as necessary
- Represent Greenpeace and the campaign at relevant public events, movement events and at meetings with political decision makers, local citizens and affected communities; act as spokesperson for the campaign, and develop pro-active relationships with relevant media to increase campaign outreach
- Build alliances and/or support relationships with partner organizations, relevant affected groups, grassroots organizations, academic and professional groups, labor unions and others as identified in strategic planning
- Build, connect and/or catalyze relevant climate movements by creating, building and/or supporting networks, coalitions, and groups in support of campaign goals and in line with agreed campaign strategies
- Direct, organize and participate in non-violent direct action to support and advance campaign goals and organization objectives
- Reliably deliver on project engagement plans in line with the country strategy, campaign and engagement objectives and KPIs
- Develop monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the campaign and implement progress reviews and end-point evaluations
Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
- At least 6 years work experience on environmental campaigning or any related field
- Extensive knowledge about climate, energy, biodiversity and environmental issues
- Proven experience in campaigning and project management, open campaigning, mass mobilization, public speaking, activist training, strategic planning and organizing people around an issue
- Proven experience in directing a project from conception to completion
- Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team
- Excellent networking skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of organizations and communities
Functional Skills:
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills; proven experience in analyzing and planning campaign strategies
- Strong personal organizational skills including ability to participate in multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines, strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to handle constantly evolving work
- Knowledge and/or experience in working with volunteers
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and Filipino
Greenpeace’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace values diversity as essential to its mission and success. The organisation fosters an inclusive environment that respects varied cultural experiences and perspectives, promoting solutions rooted in social and environmental justice.