La Fondation européenne pour le climat recrute un Directeur du bureau du CEO, Paris, France
Company Description
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.
We support over 1000 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.
Position
The Director of the CEO’s office is a senior cross-cutting role. The Director works closely with the CEO and a network of 1,000+ contacts to define and execute a complex and multi-stakeholder strategy for the CEO’s priorities, with a particular attention to high-level political engagement in France, key European countries and the international community. The Director is responsible for sharing information on the CEO’s external priorities and activities with ECF colleagues, and for ensuring execution of these political priorities. The Director is a key political advisor to the CEO.
Key responsibilities
- Work with CEO and Managing Director to set CEO’s strategic priorities, and execute through a broad range of stakeholders. Track CEO’s activities against strategic plan.
- Constantly engage with internal staff and external partners to track political priorities and policy issues, and incorporate into CEO’s external strategic plan accordingly
- Plan and advise on the best use of the CEO’s time, in collaboration with the Managing Director and Executive Assistant
- Ensure preparation and follow-up of the CEO’s meetings, including producing briefing materials
- Identify briefing and communication materials that could add value and be circulated internally or towards the Board members ;
- Travel with and staff the CEO
- Responsible for disseminating information about CEO’s external priorities and activities across the ECF
- Coordinate with managing director overall CEO internal and external commitments
- Create and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including the ECF board and CEO’s high-level political contacts
- Participate on the CEO’s behalf as necessary at external meetings
- Oversee preparation or directly prepare communications from the CEO and op-eds, speeches, or other pieces of writing
- Launch and oversee CEO’s special projects as needed
- Manage and coach the CEO’s office team, including working with team members to design consistent strategic plans for the CEO’s work and time.
- Create a positive and pro-active working environment for members of the CEO’s office
- Collaborate with Managing Director to prepare internal communications from CEO and internal events ;
Requirements
Experience and competencies
- University degree
- 8+ years of experience
- English and French fluency
- Ability to communicate and connect easily; and to deal with complex, ambiguous, and fast-changing situations
- Proven track record of working with tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and discretion
- Have credibility and existing relationships with high-level actors
- Keen understanding of climate and broader geopolitical landscape, and ability to adapt and translate the CEO’s strategy accordingly
- Proven ability to bring people at all levels together and get things done regardless of level
- Ability to write and edit speeches and other written materials at short notice and to the highest standard
- Previous experience in and knowledge of philanthropic organisations and in climate change, diplomacy and sustainable development
- Excellent project management, administrative skills and computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Great flexibility in working hours
- A sincere interest in the mission and values of ECF
Other information
Location
ECF office in Paris
Start date
As soon as available
How to apply
Please send:
- Your CV (in English)
- A cover letter
All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.
Diversity statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage
candidates from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds to apply.
