The world’s largest fossil fuel producers are already on track to produce more than twice the amount of coal, oil and gas than can ever be burned if we are to hit our climate targets. The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative champions a new international mechanism to complement the Paris Agreement, one that would hold governments accountable for their fossil fuel production plans in an effort to advance a just transition.
We are seeking a consultant to collaborate with our political team to manage online and in-person political meetings and design a programme of support for government officials. This role requires excellent skills in event planning, diplomacy and protocol procedures within different regions, as well as knowledge of capacity strengthening.
Overview:
- Manage and organise the delivery of in-person and on-line events including Senior Officials and Ministerial Meetings of the Treaty.
- Fostering collaborative relationships between the Treaty Initiative team and participating nation states.
- Assessing and identifying innovative approaches to support the technical and overall capacity of national focal points of the Treaty Initiative and other Senior Officials within their delegation to lead and participate in the Treaty Initiative discussions.
Key requirements: strategic planning, excellent stakeholder management, communication skills, capacity building experience and the ability to work across diverse cultures, sectors and timezones
Key Responsibilities
Event Project Management:
- Planning and Execution:
- Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans for events, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate logistics for Senior Official, Ministerial and other high-level meetings, ensuring seamless execution.
- Develop event concept notes and promotional material, where appropriate
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Working closely with the Political Director and key internal team members to deliver events.
- Manage speaker arrangements, event agendas, meeting papers and participant registration processes.
- Work with the Communications teams to develop press releases, event notices and communication plans to enhance event visibility.
- Risk Management and Evaluation:
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies for successful event delivery.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to analyze performance and recommend improvements.