Permanent* / full time
*offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility of extension / move to permanent contract, subject to local terms.
Location: The successful candidate may be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NRO’s) is located. See the locations here. [Please note that we are currently unable to host new staff in a number of NRO's at this present time, due to various restrictions. We are unable to support hosting in Africa, Colombia, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, US, UK, MED, and MENA in addition to some other NRO locations. The recruitment team may reach out to you to provide an update as necessary, depending on your location]. We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidates will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.
Greenpeace International is looking for a dedicated Senior Portfolio Manager - Policy Specialist with expertise in economics, social sciences, or political science to help shape and implement Greenpeace’s Social and Economic programme. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge and extensive experience in campaigning, research, and political articulation. This role requires a proactive and collaborative individual passionate about environmental transition, decarbonisation, and social policies.
The Social & Economic Pillar of our campaigns focuses on transforming dynamics that prevent us from addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. It operates on the premise that meaningful social and economic change is essential—change that meets people’s needs alongside climate and nature goals. Its aim is to promote new economic models, increase funding, and ensure the implementation of climate and biodiversity solutions that protect both people and the planet. The Pillar also seeks to build a broader base of support for urgent action in an increasingly polarised world.
In this role you will:
Define and communicate the Social and Economic programme’s vision and strategy.
Conduct stakeholder consultations to gather insights and feedback on program initiatives.
Integrate social and economic perspectives into environmental policies.
Design and manage research projects to support program strategies.
Develop research proposals and ensure quality outputs.
Provide technical support to National and Regional Offices in localising policy objectives.
Create action plans for social and economic issues in regional contexts.
Conduct workshops and training on policy analysis and advocacy.
Analyse literature on environmental transition and synthesise recommendations.
Track trends in social and environmental policies, providing strategic insights.
Collaborate across teams to integrate social, economic, and environmental approaches.
Build partnerships with organisations, academia, and advocacy groups.
Organise events to bring together key stakeholders in social and economic issues.
Develop joint initiatives and campaigns to amplify Greenpeace’s impact.
Set and track metrics for program effectiveness.
Prepare reports and present findings for internal and external audiences.
Support funding proposals with expert analysis.
Engage with policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for evidence-based policies.
Assist in developing advocacy strategies and campaign materials.
For further information about this role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clicking HERE (please note this is the base job description, to which this role is an extension focusing on Policy).
