About the Organisation
The Green Transition Research Institute (IGT) is a leading think tank dedicated to advancing energy transition policies at national and local levels. With a decade of impactful research, IGT focuses on economic and local transformations. It drives corporate sustainability by leveraging ESG frameworks, guides SMEs towards carbon neutrality, and ensures green financing integrity. At the local level, IGT transforms national energy policies into tangible outcomes, safeguarding labor rights, supporting local economies, and fostering public discourse on climate change to promote a just energy transition within Korea.
About the Job
The Climate Citizen Team Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in advancing IGT's mission by shaping and disseminating climate policy narratives to key stakeholders and the media. This role will involve designing impactful campaigns, creating communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences, and building networks to enhance policy influence. The officer will ensure the organization's research findings reach national media and key stakeholders, fostering awareness and driving action on climate issues. Through collaboration with NGOs, professional groups, and media entities, the Communications Officer will amplify IGT's voice and contribute to meaningful climate advocacy and policy impact.
Key Responsibilities
Disseminate climate policy to media and key stakeholders.
Design campaigns to popularize climate policy.
Develop and implement communication strategies with key stakeholders, including media, professional groups, and NGOs.
Disseminate the organization's research findings to national media.
Build and expand networks to enhance policy impact.
Requirements
At least 7-10 years of experience in either National media or External affairs (government affairs, public affairs, corporate affairs, etc.)
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Capacity to work independently, proactively, and as part of a team.
Experience in journalism, politics, or industry is preferred
A master’s degree in politics or communications is preferred
To apply
To apply, email your application by Friday 24th January 2025 to callum@actionappointments.co.za
