Position Description

Position: Offshore Coordinator (contracted consultant)

Location: Virtual/ Remote. Successful candidate able to work across multiple time zones, particularly Latin America, Europe, Africa and South East Asia. Some international travel may be required.

Time commitment: Part-time (Approx 2 days/week); 1 year contract (w/ potential to renew). Exact hours TBD with successful candidate.

Compensation: $35,000-$50,000 pro rata (dependent on experience & location)

Reports to: GGON Program Manager

About the Global Gas & Oil Network

The Global Gas and Oil Network (GGON) is an international non-profit network of civil society organisations established to support global efforts to stop fossil fuel expansion and catalyse a just and equitable managed decline of existing production in line with limiting global warming to the ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement (1.5ºC), and in a way that centres the needs of people, communities and biodiversity. Since its creation in 2017, the network has steadily grown to over 600 people, in more than 200 organizations across more than 50 countries on 6 continents.

GGON provides movement infrastructure for a diverse group set of members and partners through a variety of approaches, including convening critical conversations, coordinating strategy development, commissioning research and analysis, and providing communications tools and support. We host a number of issue-specific thematic working groups, one of which is focused on oil and gas operations offshore. GGON operates with a small secretariat that is guided by a strategic advisory committee.

Position Summary

Greater global coordination and advocacy around offshore oil and gas is a new strategic priority for GGON. With over 30% of new oil and gas projects occurring offshore, there are mounting risks posed to climate, ocean biodiversity and coastal livelihoods from offshore oil and gas development and related activities.

GGON is looking for a consultant to take on responsibilities for providing facilitative leadership of the Offshore work as a for the GGON secretariat. The coordinator will work effectively with a diverse range of partners - from grassroots movements representing impacted communities to policy influencers at the UN and G7 governments. GGON’s offshore coordinator will work closely with their counterpart at Center for International Environmental Law, who will co-coordinate the Offshore Working Group.

Areas of Responsibility

Co-coordinate, organise and facilitate (currently monthly) online meetings of the GGON Offshore coalition and potentially very occasional in person strategy meetings, and support development of the group’s strategic priorities
Expand the GGON Offshore coalition membership in a strategic and inclusive way, with a particular focus on improving the diversity of the network.
Incubate coalitions, activities and task forces: From time to time, there may be value in establishing sub-groups which would bring in expertise from other partners for specific goals, at national, regional or international levels.
Work with other relevant existing and emerging coalitions working on the intersection of oil and gas and oceans related campaigns.
Provide a strategic link between organisations in the GGON Offshore Working Group, and other members of the wider GGON network, including by participating in national coalition meetings international strategy discussions, GGON’s Strategic Advisory Committee and other GGON working groups as necessary; and help identify how the wider GGON network can support or add value to offshore work (and vice versa)
Develop, &/or provide support for developing, materials and resources agreed strategically useful for members of the working group or wider community, support relationship building and liaising with external contacts, for example to draft op-eds or facilitate meetings with members of government

Requirements

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Significant experience organising and facilitating large meetings, especially using online facilitation skills and techniques.
Experience of planning and delivering campaigns or projects within civil society
Strong experience of working in diverse coalitions, ideally at a cross-national level
Strategic thinker with an ability to synthesise a variety of perspectives and co-develop shared strategic priorities
Highly collaborative
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of fossil fuels and/or ocean issues
Willingness to travel internationally

Desirable

Experience of working on offshore oil and gas related issues highly desirable
Professional level English speaking is essential, additional languages in particular Spanish, Portuguese and French desirable

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to manager@ggon.org

We value diversity, equity, and inclusivity as central to our work and believe we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff and partners. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and strongly encourage applicants from Global South countries, people of colour and persons with disabilities to apply.

Deadline for applications, 16 July 2023