Job Title: Programme Manager

Organisation: Powering Past Coal Alliance

Location: Flexible - London, Ontario preferred.

Closing Date: 17 January 2021

Salary: Not Stated

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full Time

Sponsors international candidates? Not Stated

Job Description

• The Powering Past Coal Alliance is recruiting for a Programme Manager who will lead the administration and management of the PPCA secretariat, working closely with the Communications Manager. The role holder will work directly with members and partners in the practical delivery of the Alliance’s strategic objectives. This is a dynamic position requiring a role holder who can engage on both substance and delivery.

Role and Responsibilities

• Please see job posting for full list of responsibilities.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Use strong organisation and planning skills to deliver an efficient and reliable secretariat that can operate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Engage, develop and sustain strong relationships with a range of networks, institutions, and key individuals across governments, business,and civil society.

• Carry out multiple administrative tasks with strong attention to detailand efficiency, using standard software packages at an advanced level.

• Communicate effectively with political and diplomatic tact.

Essential Experience

• Proven background in international climate and/ or energy.

• Excellent administrative and project management skills, including event planning and delivery.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with the coal power generation sector.

• Previous experience in secretariat and / or government roles, including diplomatic protocol.

• Additional languages welcome, particularly French.

Application Details

• Interested applicants should submit a one page cover letter and maximum two page CV, combined into one document. Candidates should include details of their availability for starting the role, an indication of expected salary levels, and contact details of at least two nominated referees.

• Documents should be submitted by email to: secretariat@poweringpastcoal.org by close of Sunday 17 January 2021. Please title the Subject of your email: Application – PPCA PM – Surname.

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Tags: #ManagementAdministration, #NonGovernmentalOrganisationNGO, #MidCareer