About the Organisation
With a decade of impactful research contributions marked by recent accelerated growth, Green Transition Research Institute (IGT) works at the forefront of energy transition policy, operating both nationally and provincially. Our work revolves around two core pillars:
1. Economic Transition: IGT leverages regulatory frameworks of ESG standards to drive corporate sustainability initiatives, guides SMEs towards achieving carbon neutrality, and oversees corporate climate assessments to ensure the integrity of green financing.
2. Local Transformation: We drive initiatives to translate national energy policies into tangible outcomes at the local level, prioritizing the support of local economies and during energy transitions, safeguarding labor rights and welfare (particularly for coal plant workers), and fostering informed discourse to shape public perceptions and actions on climate change within the Korean context.
This role will be part of the Climate Communications Fellowship (CCF), an initiative by the Tara Climate Foundation, in partnership with IREX. The fellowship is to enable experienced communications professionals to transition to the climate nonprofits in Asia that are working towards a just energy transition. In addition to the position with IGT, fellows will be part of a broader cohort that will undergo training on environmental and climate change issues, coaching and leadership development, and will form a network of likeminded professionals in Asia. Travel within Asia for a launch convening will be required. Tara Climate Foundation is a regranter supporting a diverse group of over 350 partners in 13 countries to accelerate Asia’s clean energy transformation and IREX is a global non-profit that has supported more than 50,000 Fellows over 50 years.
About the Job
The International Communication Strategist will be responsible for expanding IGT’s reach internationally, and specifically within Asia, to further the reach and impact of their research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have international media experience, ability to tailor messaging to diverse demographics, and to forge partnerships across organizational and geographic boundaries. These international partnerships will help with the exchange of important knowledge towards a just energy transition and will influence Korean authorities and public towards the same.
Key Responsibilities
Planning, designing, and implementing communication strategies to further IGT’s goal of influencing public, political, and corporate opinions
Funder communications and fundraising management
Creating strategic communications content and managing and advising IGT staff on the dissemination of research materials to reach wider non-academic audiences
Regularly engaging and maintaining relationships with key international media entities to amplify research and/or advocacy
Building coalitions and networks with campaign NGOs and research groups internationally, specifically in Asia, to further Korea-based advocacy goals
Planning, designing, and implementing coalition strategies across geographic boundaries, and building networks with aligned organizations, particularly in Asia
Depending on candidate interest and qualifications, there may also be opportunities to engage directly in research, but the focus of this position will be communications.
Requirements
At least 7-10 years of in-depth experience in international or national media affairs Experience working in communications & funder management at international NGOs
Interest in climate change and energy transition issues, and/or experience in human rights/welfare issues
Deep understanding of and strong relationships with international media, particularly Asian media, and the ability to leverage these relationships to amplify IGT’s research beyond IGT’s extensive relationships with Korean media
Ability to engage and mobilize foreign audiences with influence over key Korean stakeholders
Experience building networks and coalitions with research and advocacy groups across regions and countries
Ability to work collaboratively with excellent interpersonal skills
Fluency in spoken and written English and Korean
To apply
To apply, email your application by Friday 6th December 2024 to callum@actionappointments.co.za
