This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in office at Bonn, Germany . Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
In 2015, the world endorsed the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These historic accords presented countries with an unprecedented opportunity to align the climate and sustainable development agendas to spur economic growth and improve the livelihoods of all people. Nations signal their commitments to the Paris Agreement through Nationally Determined Contributions (or NDCs) - each country's strategy to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency against the negative effects of a changing climate. Countries will revise their NDCs every five years to become more ambitious to limit Earth's temperature rise and adapt to its impacts. Through our Partnership, members leverage their resources and expertise to provide countries with the tools they need to implement their NDCs and combat climate change to build a better future. The NDC Partnership works directly with national governments, international institutions, civil society, researchers, and the private sector to fast-track climate and development action. Through our Partnership, members leverage their resources and expertise to provide countries with the tools they need to implement their NDCs and combat climate change to build a better future.
Job Highlight:
As Events Officer for the NDC Partnership’s Support Unit, you will be responsible for coordinating and orchestrating the logistical execution of the several events during the Partnership’s robust events calendar and supporting the Partnership in showcasing its impact towards advancing the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
You will help prepare and implement a diverse portfolio of events within the broader climate and development calendar, including the Partnership engagement at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Climate Weeks. You will help orchestrate both in-person and virtual events. You will ensure events are exceptionally professional and serve as an effective platform for our over 200 members: developing and developed Country Members (through ministries of environment, finance, planning and foreign affairs), Institutional, and Associate Members (including multilateral development banks and United Nations agencies). You will draw on their creativity and strong executive functioning to deliver dynamic programming.
You will report to the Deputy Director of Outreach and Governance, working closely with the NDC Partnership Events Manager.
What will you do:
Event Planning and Execution (45%):
- Support the development and delivery of a comprehensive program of in-person and virtual events to continually increase the NDC Partnership’s visibility and strengthen relationships among its Country Members, Institutional Members, Associate Members, and other key partners, building on and connecting events to the Partnership’s Work Program and Country Engagement and Knowledge & Learning priorities
- Identify high-profile engagement opportunities for member countries and institutions to highlight their work and impact of the Partnership
- Propose and develop events and outreach activities for the NDC Partnership to be carried out directly by the Support Unit for the broader membership to increase member involvement
- Coordinate closely with event organizers to promote visibility and participation in events not hosted / facilitated by the Support Unit
- Contribute to the maintenance of an events calendar for the NDC Partnership, which captures innovative opportunities to highlight our work and ambitious climate and development action by members
- Ensure required materials, presentations, and talking points are prepared for all relevant stakeholders, leading coordination among staff members and developing these directly where appropriate, ensuring overall quality control and adherence to brand guidelines
- Track and report on event budgets, including with host institutions’ procurement teams, to facilitate event costs
Governance Meetings (40%):
- Assist with key governance events including the Annual Forum, Steering Committee and Advisory Group Meetings and membership convening
- Regularly track and evaluate metrics of success and help adapt strategies to grow and improve results over time.
Event Marketing Communication (15%):
- Incorporate event promotion from the onset of planning, in