About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 1000 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

As towns, cities and countries around the world declare climate emergencies, seas rise, forests burn, glaciers melt, increasing numbers of people take to the streets demanding urgent action and our societies begin to wake up to what the science has been saying for many years, there has never been a more important time to be working on climate change.

The advertised position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC) – a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a collaborative project hosted by the ECF.

Through our work, we try to contribute to a world with a safe and stable climate for current and future generations. We hope to build broad support for just, inclusive, and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.

Our philanthropically funded work focuses on media debate and public discourse at the global level and in major economies across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and the Americas. We support a diverse range of partners across sectors and geographies, helping them add their voices, views, and insights to the conversation.



About the role

GSCC is currently accepting applications for the role of Regional Manager, Strategic Communications, Asia.

Working as part of an international team of expert communications, the successful candidate will drive the impact of network’s Asia regional strategy.

The role offers a unique opportunity for an individual with a sincere interest in Asia, energy and climate issues to play a leading role in a talented regional team of strategic communications experts.

We’re looking for an experienced team or project manager who can inject a sense of community and connection into our growing team while deftly keeping a complex project on track. The successful candidate will deliver strategic advice and communications support to a diverse set of partners from across sectors, in order to enhance the public debate on climate change and its solutions on a broader level.

You will maintain an overview of the regional goals, ensuring objectives are in sight. You will look to join the dots across a growing network, manage project timelines, keep track of our budget in cooperation with our operations team, and help to monitor and report on our impact against objectives.

This candidate will report to the Strategic Communications Director, Asia (based in Asia).

This role will suit a Communications professional with an impact mindset who enjoys working in dynamic and collaborative environments.

Key responsibilities

The Regional Manager, Asia, will be responsible for:

• Managing the regional team of strategic communications experts with different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
• Working with the regional strategist and coordinating and managing projects to deliver the regional and global objectives
• Establishing and utilizing relationships with a diverse range of partners from business, industry, finance, science and civil society
• Devising and maintaining a system to keep high level overview of the network’s Asia regional strategy, objectives and activities
• Producing, executing and guiding digital outreach campaigns in collaboration with colleagues and partners, including monitoring impact and outcomes
• Following the political and media debates across the region to identify opportunities for engagement and acting as a source of intelligence for colleagues and partners

Experience and competencies

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organization and a good understanding of communication issues related to climate and energy
• Professional communications experience, with a proven track record of successful strategic communications, media relations and campaigns
• Solid track record in terms of staff management, team coordination and thought leadership, as well as representation towards partners and stakeholders
• A strong understanding of the processes and dynamic of policy-making in Asia at both a national and regional level
• Familiarity with the regional media landscape and the value of strategic story placement in an international political context
• Fluent in English and at least one regional language, with proven skills to produce engaging and impactful communications materials in both languages; other languages a plus
• The ability to communicate effectively with minimal guidance, manage and work as part of a team, foster fruitful relationships and collaborate with stakeholders internally and externally
• The disposition to work with colleagues in a high-trust international community of peers with a spirit of generosity and mutual support
• The versatile and adaptable skills to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across phone/video conferencing, platforms and time zones
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change

Location

Flexible in Asia. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) as well as a short cover letter, detailing your motivation for the position. All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.