Officer, Blue Nature Alliance (Campaign Advocacy Strategist)

United Kingdom (London)



Application Deadline: Monday, September 16, 2024

The Environment Portfolio

For more than 30 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about
the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental
challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals
working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global
environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part
of the world’s remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment. Pew’s global
environmental program focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help
protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders,
intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists,
and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive.

Since 1990, Pew has worked in North America, South America and Australia to protect large and
critically important terrestrial ecosystems, including rivers and other freshwater resources,
coastal temperate rainforests, interior mountain ranges, the northern boreal forests, Australia’s
Outback, and Chilean Patagonia. We work to ensure these natural systems remain bountiful,
functioning, and resilient, providing essential ecological services such as clean air and clean
water, sustenance and food security for local communities and more broadly for the welfare of
current and future generations. Our work relies on the sciences of conservation, sociology,
biology, and economics to advocate for practical and durable solutions to the loss of biodiversity
.

In the sea, reforms to how our oceans are managed are essential to address overfishing, pollution,
and loss of habitat. Pew began its oceans program in the United States, focusing on ending
overfishing and protecting fragile marine habitat. Starting in 2005, Pew’s ocean conservation
program expanded around the world and played a significant role in reforming marine fisheries
management in the European Union and on the high seas and creating large scale marine reserves
around the world. Our work is grounded in the best available science and pursues domestic and
international conservation measures that are long-term and provide permanent, durable protections
for marine ecosystems. We also work to address systemic threats to the ocean, including from
plastics, over-and-illegal fishing, seabed mining, and climate change.

The Blue Nature Alliance

The International Union for Conservation of Nature recommends that countries strongly protect 30%
of every habitat by 2030. The Pew Charitable Trusts, Conservation International, Global Environment
Facility, Minderoo Foundation and Rob and Melanie Walton Foundation have partnered to form Blue
Nature Alliance, with the aim to catalyze conservation of 18 million square kilometers of the ocean
(approximately 5 percent of the global ocean) towards conserving 30% of the ocean by 2030 . Working
alongside partners, the Alliance scope of work is truly global, and aims to protect global ocean
biodiversity, build resilience to climate change, promote human wellbeing, and enhance ecosystem
connectivity and function. In addition to partnering with local champions to secure the designation
of new and expanded conservation areas, the Alliance works to strengthening the management and
durability of existing ocean conservation areas and upgrading their protections where needed. The
Blue Nature Alliance is a multi-institutional partnership with staff housed in several different
organizations and across multiple time zones.

The Blue Nature Alliance Ocean Campaign Officer will be part of a collaborative, dynamic global
team comprised of staff from both The Pew Charitable Trusts and Conservation International, that
aims to make an outsized impact on the ocean , leveraging major global commitments and political
will to do so .

Position Overview

The Ocean Campaign Officer , Blue Nature Alliance will coordinat e engagement at global events and
implement s pecific political strategies of the Alliance’s active country /regional engagements and
efforts to ensure we are meeting our stated objectives and projected targets. Global Policy and
Advocacy work cultivates political champions, leverages international events and convenings , and
advocates with decision makers to advance ocean conservation objectives .

As part of the policy delivery team that provides cross-cutting technical support across a
portfolio of site-specific projects and objectives , the O fficer will report to the Global
Advocacy and Political Strategy Lead and work in collaboration with regional officers, country
portfolio leads , local partners and other senior members of the team to support short-term and
long-term needs. This includes inform ing and implement ing campaign strateg ies to achieve policy
outcomes leading to large scale , area-based ocean conservation and marine protected areas ,
identify ing opportunities and influencers to advance objectives , as well as fil l ing , address
ing and help ing to support emerging capacity needs with team members and partners on the ground.
Responsibilities also will include reporting on progress to senior leadership and cultivating and
maintaining relationships with partners and local governments .

We seek candidates with experience and a track record of cultivating conservation action and
environmental advocacy and policy outcomes , preferably with ocean experience . Located in Pew’s
Washington DC (US) , London (UK) , or Brussels (Belgium) office , this position will participate in
Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home
the remainder of each week.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment
without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of Global Advocacy and Policy Lead, o versee key responsibilities in advancing
implementation of campaigning and political strategy to accelerate delivery of Alliance goals ,
which includes:

Develop and support implementation of campaign strategies

• Lead campaign strategy planning, in consultation with site leads , local partners and the
  Global Advocacy and Political Strategy Lead, and with relevant staff and partners to develop or
  refine a theory of change, identify campaign needs, resources and gaps, and where needed,
  provide hands-on technical support at key events and on the ground support at key sites in
  order to achieve identified objectives.

• Coordinate with regional and site leads to develop and track progress on political strateg
  ies , including monitoring project timelines, identifying potential obstacles or delays
  (external/political vs. internal/institutional) , advising on project management , and
  reporting to senior leadership.

• Coordinate input from team members and partners to inform a cohesive strategy for the
  Alliance to optimize regional and international events and actively support the Alliance and
  partners engagement at these events .

• Work as a partner with local site leads to help them execute successful campaign strategies
  that identify and overcome political obstacles, use effective communications , leverage
  relationships and partners , and build coalitions when needed.

Coordination of the Policy Delivery Team and Vision

• Under supervision of the Global Advocacy and Political Strategy Lead, build capacity for
  strong campaigning and political strategy across the Alliance and its partners , and work
  closely with the communications lead to amplify successes and build visibility for the Blue
  Nature Alliance on the global stage.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with technical partners , government contacts , and
  key leaders .

• Track and leverage political leaders to accelerate site work and identify new scoping
  opportunities and scan geopolitical space and progress that may impact the work of the
  Alliance.

• Develop policy statements, papers and advice for the portfolio . Prom p tly review and
  provide comments on draft policy proposals, regulations , and white papers to internal and
  external audiences as needed .

• Support collating best practice s and curating lessons learn ed on weathering political
  instability and change and build political durability for ocean conservation across the
  Alliance and partners and collaborators where appropriate .

• Develop processes for the Alliance engagement in advocacy and campaigning efforts globally
  and p lay a central role in coordinating the Blue Nature Alliance engagement in key global
  events, including the organization of high-level receptions and events with partners and
  coalitions of governments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equiva lent experience, advanced degree preferred .

• It is likely that a successful candidate for this role will have at least 8 years’
  experience.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills .

• Project management and campaign experience in an environmental conservation field.

• Demonstrated experience working with governments and NGOs to advance policy goals.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in diverse cultural contexts .

• Highly organized with attention to detail .

Key attributes and preferred experience

• Expertise relating to Indigenous perspectives , conservation finance/environmental
  economics, political advocacy and/or management of ocean or land-based conservation projects.

• Fluency in a language other than English – French and Spanish desirable .

Travel

This position is expected to include strategic domestic and international travel to support local
partners in country campaigns and for meetings and conferences . F requency of travel to be defined
based on need .

Salary Ranges

UK salary range: 58,650-65,550 GBP

Brussels salary range: 82,611.50-92,330.50 EUR

US salary range: 110,712.50-123,737.50 USD

Salary Range

$110,800 USD – $123,800 USD

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew’s commitment to
provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into
consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and
experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

This position offers a competitive salary and benefit program.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive
workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity,
religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran
status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

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