Events Coordination Officer, Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics, London

Events Coordination Officer, Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics

E3G is hiring an Events Coordination Officer to contribute to E3G’s work on driving climate change action through diplomacy and foreign policy. This post will be based in London but we are open to other locations for the right candidate.

Background

E3G is an independent climate change think tank. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.

We work on the frontier of the climate politics landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action.

E3G is ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.

E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight, initiative and collaboration wherever you are in the organisation.

The role

The aim of the Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics Programme is to shape diplomatic coalitions and strategies to build the global institutions and political will to drive faster climate action. This role will sit at the heart of the Programme to support our events and project management and help organise events and conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and logistics for E3G delegations at multilateral events including targeting bilateral meetings, logistics support, briefing preparation on major topics.
• Support event planning and execution for convening a of policy makers and political figures.
• Support liaison with E3G’s other programme teams (attending external events) and E3G’s operations teams.
• Perform administrative support activities to facilitate internal/external engagement efforts.
• Support the work of the Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics department and collaborate on team management and activities.

Experience and skills

• Demonstrable experience in event management and project-oriented administration.
• A degree and/or exceptional organisations skills and enjoyment about performing administrative and organisation tasks.
• Great communicator, confidence to interact with high level internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong written and spoken communication skills and impeccable written and spoken English.
• Experience of working in climate change or environmental organisation would be an advantage as this would bring awareness of climate change governance, processes and key figures.

Further details

The salary range for this role in London is £26,000 to £34,320 per annum. Salaries will be based on experience and qualifications.

This role is offered on a 1-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension. E3G operates a flexible working environment, with staff expected to come to the office at least twice a week on average.

Other E3G offices may be considered. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

How to apply

Please submit your application in English

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
• A cover letter of maximum one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start

The deadline for applications is Sunday 9 July 2023.

E3G is looking to appoint quickly and so may appoint before the deadline for applications, therefore you are advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience.

We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, we will not be shortlisting you on this occasion.