SENIOR MANAGER, IRELAND
LOCATION: Ireland, travel every two months to London (sail & rail),
plus travel to Brussels on occasion
ROLE: Permanent. Employment via an Employer of Record company.
SALARY: € *, *, 4 day
full-time work week (Monday – Thursday), plus **Apply on the
website**% pension (PRSA)
ABOUT US
Established in *, Opportunity Green is a
fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and
unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious
coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international
negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate
change. We are now looking for a new colleague to lead our work on
Ireland’s aviation emissions and even more importantly, Ireland’s
broader position on climate at the EU.
WHAT’S THE ROLE?
The role is a Senior Manager in our newly formed EU team. The Senior
Manager will use their EU and Irish policy expertise to work with
policymakers in Ireland to increase climate ambition during the period
of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with a
particular focus on the international aviation sector.
Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
in * (July to December) and be instrumental in
guiding the common priorities of the trio presidency (Ireland,
Lithuania, Greece) for the following * months.
This means Ireland will have a key directing role in EU legislative
policies for an * month period. It has long
been clear that Ireland has an outsized European and global diplomatic
voice, however, this voice has, to date, not been well used to push
for ambitious climate action within Europe and globally.
We believe Ireland’s diplomatic influence can be better deployed for
the climate, in particular promoting justice and equity in climate
decision making at the European level. This person will work to
identify champions within the Irish government for the climate and
amplify any ambitious policies. Key areas of focus will be: (1) EU
policy on international aviation (for example, its inclusion in the EU
Emissions Trading System which will come up for discussion during
Ireland’s Presidency); (2) Ireland’s position on financing for
climate action, especially from the shipping and aviation sectors;
and, (3) ensuring that the non-market barriers to Ireland maximising
its offshore wind potential are removed, especially in the context of
helping Ireland become a producer and champion of green hydrogen for
aviation & shipping.
We are looking for someone who can think strategically about
Ireland’s role within international climate diplomacy to work with
those who can amplify ambition. The role will provide a substantial
opportunity to shape OG’s strategy on improving and amplifying
Ireland’s ambitious position on climate.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CANDIDATE WITH:
* A passion for using their skills to tackle climate change, with an
ability to strategically work with policymakers to provide them with
the support they need in order to increase their ambition.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
We do not expect any candidate to have all skills listed below but
rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past
experience.
* Ability to get to grips with technological and policy detail
around aviation, shipping and offshore wind as necessary and to know
when that detail is needed in policymaker meetings.
* Experience working with policymakers to improve and drive
ambition, especially in Ireland.
* Experience of generating realistic, ambitious and implementable
policy ideas to drive climate ambition.
* Passion for climate justice and proven experience incorporating a
climate justice framework into relevant projects.
* Ability to provide a platform for voices of countries less
represented at international climate discussions.
* Understanding of how policy is made at EU level and Ireland’s
position within that.
* Experience of working with the media to become a trusted contact
and generate strategic communications moments.
* Active listening skills, negotiation skills and the ability to
work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* An engaging public speaker.
* Ability to think critically, independently and creatively.
* Effective at building relationships at all levels of the
organisation.
* Experience of philanthropy and fundraising for an NGO.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity
Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and
more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment
practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and
experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to
diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our
website,
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
