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Reference: 84425

Date Added: 1 June 2022
Closing Date: 26 June 2022

Job Title: Head of Secretariat

Working For: The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) client of Webrecruit

Location: Flexible - London/Ottawa/Berlin/Brussels preferred

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

Length of Contract: Initial 12-month contract, open to negotiation.

Job Details

The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) is a global coalition of national and sub-national governments,
businesses and organisations working to advance the transition away from unabated coal power
generation. Together, the PPCA advocates that shifting away from coal power generation is essential for
clean air, healthy communities, sustainable economic growth, and a safe climate. A timely transition is
necessary to meet the international climate change commitment to keep global temperature increases to
1.5°C. Since its launch in November 2017, the PPCA has grown to 165 members and sees increasing
demand to support international cooperation and knowledge exchange. The second half of 2021 saw the
PPCA at the forefront of the UK COP26 Presidency efforts to ‘consign coal to history’.


The PPCA Secretariat has recently secured multi-year funding and is now embarking on an exciting
transition in support of its members. With the team set to grow from three to eight+ staff members over
the coming months, we are seeking talented and enthusiastic candidates to join us in this endeavour.
Reflecting this growth, the PPCA is now recruiting a new position of Head of Secretariat, who will lead the
growing PPCA Secretariat team into a new phase of expanded activities and influence. The role holder
will oversee the PPCA Secretariat and its activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, effective
outreach, proactive engagement of members and partners, and impactful communications They will
work closely with the PPCA’s co-chairs to develop and implement a long-term strategy, with support from
the PPCA Secretariat team. The role holder will be a representative for the Alliance and maintain strategic
partnerships with members, partners and other key stakeholders.


The PPCA values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of
age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.


Given the international nature of the activities of the PPCA, there is an expectation that the role holder
will be able to undertake international travel and be available for occasional meetings outside regular
business hours and across multiple time zones.


The preferred location for the role holder is in one of E3G’s or Pembina Institute’s offices located in
Europe and North America (e.g., London, Ottawa, Brussels, Berlin, Washington). Candidates must have
the right to work in their prospective location.


Indicative salary range is of £60,000 - £70,000 / €84,000 – 96,000 / CAD$96,000 - $113,000, dependant
on experience and location of the chosen candidate. Applications are welcome from individuals
interested in undertaking a secondment or extended leave of absence / career break. We are open to
negotiating contract length beyond the standard initial 12 months.


The PPCA offers flexible working arrangements and operates a balanced office/home based working
approach, with 25 days of paid vacation. We are open to exploring optimal working arrangements with
the successful candidate.

Essential Experience:

- At least 7+ years of senior-level experience in diplomatic and / or governmental contexts,
demonstrating strong team leadership skills, strategic vision and sound judgement.
- Excellent network / partnership development skills, with the ability to coordinate and work closely with
a broad breadth of stakeholders, in particular national and subnational governments, private sector and
civil society organisations.
- Creative thinker with strategic vision, acute critical thinking and broad policy knowledge.
- Ability to communicate eloquently and diplomatically in different contexts, such as bilateral meetings
with decision makers and internal team interactions.
- Ability to work independently and take decisions confidently for the good of the organisation with
respect to the relationship of the PPCA Secretariat to its co-chair governments, displaying emotional
intelligence and operating in a friendly and motivating manner.
- Demonstrated interest in the core mission and values of the PPCA.
- Excellent IT skills, including Teams, Zoom, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Proficient written and spoken English language skills.


Desirable Experience:


- Previous senior role(s) in a Secretariat.
- Advanced understanding of international energy policy, energy transition and climate change /
mitigation issues and solutions.
- Experience with diplomatic protocol and Ministerial-level relationships.
- Experience in fundraising and grant portfolio management.
- Existing network of relevant contacts linked to the PPCA’s work.
- Experience with media representation.
- Additional language skills welcome, particularly French and / or German.

https://app.webrecruit.co/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline?jobid=86411&boardid=1224

Closing Date: 26 June 2022

Interview/Start Dates

The deadline for applications is 26 June 2022. First round interviews are anticipated to take place in late
June via video call.

Application Details

A CV of maximum two pages.

A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role, including details of
when you would be able to start, and contacts for two referees.

We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the
closing date, we will not be shortlisting you on this occasion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an
Employment Agency.

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Website: https://www.webrecruit.co/

Additional Notes

14/06/2022 - Job description amended and closing date extended.