Renewable Energy Digital Communications Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Co-developing and implementing a digital communications strategy that prioritises success stories from developing countries on their access to renewable energy.
• Co-developing communications plans and writing key messages on public development banks, renewable energy and for an annual RE report.
• Maintaining and enhancing a database of journalists focused on renewable energy.
• Co-managing an editorial calendar for renewable energy outputs.
• Monitoring digital media coverage on renewable energy and providing metrics for reporting.
• Effectively co-managing freelancers and contractors.
• Supporting strategic communications and media relations at high profile political events.
• Coordinating and capacity building with coalition members and the CAN network.
• Collaborating on the redesign of the CAN-I website.
• Co-managing the media inbox and general media enquiries.
• Supporting digital fundraising.
• As part of the CAN-I Communications team, provide support to address needs of the CAN-I Secretariat.

Education and professional qualifications: 

At least three years’ experience in digital media and/or journalism working in an organisation – not necessarily not-for-profit, or equivalent academic/vocational experience in journalism, media or communications.

Experience and knowledge

• Proven digital expertise.
• Strong writing skills.
• Proven track record of communicating complex or technical issues in creative, simple terms.
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and the shifting digital media landscape.
• Ability to develop and adapt communications materials for diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with great attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of NGO priorities on renewables, energy and climate policy.
• Some knowledge on renewable energy scenarios and analysis like those from REN21, IEA, IRENA is an advantage.
• Some knowledge of or interest in building an understanding of public finance for energy is an advantage.

Skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of design and photo editing skills on Photoshop, Adobe and Canva for the production of digital products.
• Organised and able to work to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in different socio-cultural contexts, good listener, facilitator and consensus-builder.
• Comfortable and confident in taking initiative, and to working independently, proactively and with freelancers/contractors.
• Experienced in working remotely as part of a diverse and international team.
• Strong identification with CAN’s values including but not limited to transparency, honesty, inclusiveness, empathy, solidarity and respect.

IT skills and requirements 

• Computer skills: advanced competence in MS Office and project management tools, e.g. Slack.
• Knowledge of communication tools like Mailchimp, WordPress and social media tools.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and work plans in a virtual environment.

Language ability

Fluency in spoken and written English required.

Any additional language will be an advantage.

Travel

• Ability to travel internationally up to 20% of the time, incl. ability and availability to travel for 2-3 weeks at a time.

How to apply:

Please send a one page covering letter and a 2 page CV to can-jobs@climatenetwork.org with digital@climatenetwork.org in cc. Please write “CAN Renewable Energy Digital Communications Officer” in the subject line.