Greenpeace acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by:
- Catalyzing an energy revolution to address the number one threat facing our planet: climate change.
- Defending our oceans by challenging wasteful and destructive fishing, and creating a global network of marine reserves.
- Protecting the world's ancient forests and the animals, plants and people that depend on them.
- Creating a toxic free future with safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals in today's products and manufacturing.
- Campaigning for sustainable agriculture by rejecting genetically engineered organisms, protecting biodiversity and encouraging socially responsible farming.
Greenpeace is present in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
To maintain our independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in our campaigns to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace opened our first office in Southeast Asia in 2000. In that time we have led successful campaigns throughout the region, securing fresher air, cleaner water and a healthier environment through changing industry practices and government policies. Greenpeace actively campaigns across the region to catalyze an energy revolution, protect ancient forests and our oceans, create a toxics-free future and create a shift to sustainable agriculture.
Greenpeace has three offices in Southeast Asia—in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and each office is composed of six departments: Campaigns, Fundraising, Communications, Mass Mobilization, Human Resources and Organizational Support. Currently, Greenpeace has more than a 150 staff across the region, excluding the direct dialogue fundraisers.
THE POST: GOVERNANCE LIAISON AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Job Summary:
The Governance Liaison and Internal Communications Officer is a high level administrative and communications position that reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the members of GPSEA’s regional and national boards, our Legal Counsels, and the SMT. This position will serve as the key link between the senior management of the organization and the regional and national boards. The Governance Liaison and Internal Communications Officer will play the crucial role of fostering improved communications with the GPSEA Board (Association) and the National boards - being responsible for putting together regular, timely updates and reports, assisting in the preparations for Board meetings, and being the main custodian for governance records and minutes of meetings.
To maintain our independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in our campaigns to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace opened our first office in Southeast Asia in 2000. In that time we have led successful campaigns throughout the region, securing fresher air, cleaner water and a healthier environment through changing industry practices and government policies. Greenpeace actively campaigns across the region to catalyze an energy revolution, protect ancient forests and our oceans, create a toxics-free future and create a shift to sustainable agriculture.
Greenpeace has three offices in Southeast Asia—in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and each office is composed of six departments: Campaigns, Fundraising, Communications, Mass Mobilization, Human Resources and Organizational Support. Currently, Greenpeace has more than a 150 staff across the region, excluding the direct dialogue fundraisers.
THE POST: GOVERNANCE LIAISON AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Job Summary:
The Governance Liaison and Internal Communications Officer is a high level administrative and communications position that reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the members of GPSEA’s regional and national boards, our Legal Counsels, and the SMT. This position will serve as the key link between the senior management of the organization and the regional and national boards. The Governance Liaison and Internal Communications Officer will play the crucial role of fostering improved communications with the GPSEA Board (Association) and the National boards - being responsible for putting together regular, timely updates and reports, assisting in the preparations for Board meetings, and being the main custodian for governance records and minutes of meetings.
In addition to assisting the ED in managing governance matters, the GLICO will be likewise responsible for effective internal communications between employees in all Greenpeace offices in Southeast Asia. This position will also help facilitate communications from the ED’s office as well as the sharing of information with international Greenpeace offices via electronic, video and print communications in a way that furthers a culture of learning and creativity.
Responsibilities:
Governance
Responsibilities:
Governance
- Serve as the chief contact person between both Greenpeace boards and senior management of the organization;
- Through the ED, advise board members on key governance issues;
- Assist the Board in reviewing governance guidelines;
- Assist with Board member recruitment and orientation;
- Assist the Board Chair on relevant governance related processes within Greenpeace;
- Stay on top of governance and board management trends;
- Assist in drafting and preparing key board documents for meetings;
- Keep organizational records, such as articles, bylaws, and minutes;
- Provide logistical assistance for board meeting preparation and planning events.
Internal Communications
- Manage internal communication processes, including development of communication tools, delivery of internal communication training and management of communication content to ensure consistency and transparency;
- Ensure that all internal communication reflect the Greenpeace identity and has a consistent “voice”, look and feel, which reflects the organization’s priorities and strategic direction;
- Working with the ICT unit, set and monitor standards of the GPSEA intranet and email protocols;
- Help manage the logistics of the annual all-staff meeting;
- Coordinate in-house sharing events and invite external speakers to contribute to a culture of learning;
- Organize, manage and facilitate GPSEA all-staff meetings;
- Working with the ED’s Executive Assistant, help manage and prepare monthly and quarterly reports, including an organization-wide newsletter and provide content for department specific newsletters;
- Ensure that Greenpeace staff and volunteers understand how to navigate the organization and bring forward ideas.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
Organizational Competencies
Organizational Competencies
- Professionalism
- Goal Orientation
- Interpersonal Relationship
- Knowledge Sharing
- Global Mindset
Functional Competencies/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferably in the field of Communications;
- Basic knowledge of the laws affecting the organization and non-profit organizations;
- Understanding of governance issues;
- Solid facilitation and consensus-building skills;
- Strong communication and administrative skills;
- Ability to make things happen;
- Ability to build trusting relationships with board members;
- Political savvy to help the Executive Director strategically prepare areas of discussion;
- Attention to detail, protocol, and people dynamics;
- Prior experience working with boards preferred;
- Proactive and service-oriented but easy going personality;
- Ability to manage up;
- Consistency and a high degree of quality in work;
- Ease in getting along with team members at all levels;
- Curiosity and a constant interest in learning;
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy;
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team;
- Commitment to environmental issues and principles of non-violence central to Greenpeace’s mission.
Leadership Competencies
- Planning and Organizing
- Facilitation
Terms of contract: We are open to full-time or part time arrangement for this fixed term contract. The terms of contract are governed by our policies.
Base Location: Bangkok or Manila or Jakarta.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POST
WORKING HOURSNormal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm. Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.
SALARY AND BENEFITSSalary and benefits shall be provided in accordance with GPSEA’s existing policies and procedures, which will be fully discussed with the successful candidate.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTGreenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively. Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYGreenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of
applicant’s merits and abilities.
HR POLICIES AND PROCEDUREGreenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity.
Base Location: Bangkok or Manila or Jakarta.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POST
WORKING HOURSNormal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm. Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.
SALARY AND BENEFITSSalary and benefits shall be provided in accordance with GPSEA’s existing policies and procedures, which will be fully discussed with the successful candidate.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTGreenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively. Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYGreenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of
applicant’s merits and abilities.
HR POLICIES AND PROCEDUREGreenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity.
Other organizational policies and procedures will be fully discussed to the successful applicant.
APPLICATION GUIDELINESInterested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction explaining how your skills and experiences meet the needs of the position, read the Recruitment Pack, fill up Application Form which you can download from HERE
and send to jobs.id@greenpeaceorg
Deadline for Applications: August 5, 2013
As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance. If you do not hear from us within two
weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM
- Read the recruitment pack carefully before completing your application form. The recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment conditions.
- Complete all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.
- Make sure you email the form to the correct email address (jobs.ph@greenpeace.org), addressed to the HR Department, and ensure that your application form arrives before the closing date. Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- If you have questions, kindly email jobs.id@greenpeace.org.
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application letter and completed application form.
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Jobs Application Desk
Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Indonesia
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Jobs Application Desk
Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Indonesia
