Vacancy: Senior Campaigner, Sustainability Project Ottawa/Hull, Canada (02/12/04)

Greetings everyone:

Here's a vacancy at the David Suzuki Foundation that may be of interest to some members of the CEPA list.

Best wishes, Sandra Hails, Ramsar Secretariat
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DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION JOB POSTING

Position: Senior Campaigner, Sustainability Project

Reporting: The Senior Campaigner reports to the Director, Sustainability Project

Description: The responsibilities of the Senior Campaigner is to build public support for the goals articulated in Sustainability within a Generation (SWAG); this will include: developing relationships with key government officials to inform them of DSF’s sustainability goals, developing and implementing strategies which will contribute to the awareness and support of SWAG, developing networks among ENGOs and opinion leader groups in support of SWAG, and contributing to the policy proposals and briefing notes in support of SWAG.

This is a full-time position, and will commence as soon as possible. The position will be based in Ottawa/Hull and travel will be required. Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a very strong asset.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The Foundation offers a 4-day workweek as well as an extensive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Planning and Campaigning:

· Develop and implement outreach/campaign activities that build awareness and support for Sustainability within a Generation.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated strategies and tactics for research, communications, campaigning, development and the promotion of SWAG goals and objectives.

· Initiate, scope, plan, and deliver specific outreach projects, events and initiatives, including project schedules, proposals and budgets.

· Identify opportunities for earned media and public education.

2. Network Building

Develop relationship with the most influential government officials responsible for implementing a sustainability agenda.
Attend meetings and maintain ongoing contact with other organizations active on environmental protection and sustainability fields. Integrate information and assess the significance and implications of policy positions and strategies.
Build and maintain networks among ENGOs and other opinion leader groups who will support the goals and objectives of SWAG.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other DSF staff on networking.
Feed communications loops within DSF with relevant information on events, discussions and meetings.

3. Writing and Research

· Monitor and analyze emerging policies and science as well as researching trends in sustainability policies.

· Contribute to discussion papers, technical reports, briefing notes, presentations, correspondence, and communication backgrounders.

· Organize and maintain related files.

4. Policy development:

· Contribute to the development of sustainability policies through research and analysis.

· Participate in briefings for decision-makers, media and others, and work effectively in meetings and committees both internally and externally.

5. Other related duties, as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bilingual (English and French) is a very strong asset

· Graduate degree or equivalent experience

· At least two years of previous successful campaign experience

· Expertise in and knowledge of current debate on sustainability as well as knowledge of sustainability policies in the private and public sector.

· Superior strategic planning abilities; results-oriented

· Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with technical writing and ability to interpret technical material for general audiences. Confident and motivating communicator.

· Practical understanding of legal issues, public policy development process and socio-economic analysis.

· Strong project management skills—can balance reactive daily tasks with planning and stewarding longer-term projects

· Well-developed influencing, negotiating and sales skills; the ability to empower and motivate the public, volunteers and others in carrying out campaign tactics

· Able to manage own workload without close supervision and works independently, making decisions and solving problems on routine and complex problems

· Able to work effectively in a dynamic team environment, in a flexible office environment with periods of high pressure activity

· Excellent networking skills, alliance-building experience

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively is essential

· Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/COMMENTS:

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria above. Initial screening of applicants will be done solely on the information submitted by the candidates. Failure to fully explain your education and experience may result in your being screened out of this process.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please note that an application form is required in order to be considered for this position. You can find the application form on our web site http://www.davidsuzuki.org/About_us/Employment/ .

CLOSING DATE:

Please submit your application to the David Suzuki Foundation no later than 5pm on December 12th, 2004. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. To allow a fair competition, no phone or email inquiries will be accepted.

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Sandra Hails, CEPA Programme Officer
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 999 0176; Fax: +41 22 999 0169
E-mail: hails@ramsar.org
Web Site: http://ramsar.org
CEPA mini-Web site: http://ramsar.org/outreach_index.htm

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