New Business Officer (Open to flexible working)
Global Witness must be able to continue to confront abuses of power that are driving the climate crisis. To do this we need to be continuously looking for ways to grow a diverse funder base.
We’re recruiting a New Business Officer to raise funds for our critical work.
About Global Witness
Global Witness is ambitious. Our campaigns aim to create a real step change in addressing some of the underlying causes of global warming. We want a new economic landscape in which people and planet take priority.
We bring our experience of establishing campaigns on issues that people told us again and again would not be possible to achieve. Along with our investigative, advocacy and communications skills, we also bring determination, persistence and resolve.
About the role
As the New Business Officer you’ll work with the Head of New Business to identify and engage new funders from the UK, US and European markets. You’ll work across all Global Witness’ campaigning areas, creating tailored and persuasive pitches to get donors excited about funding our work. You’ll develop excellent relationships and manage your own prospective funder portfolio.
About you
You’ll bring experience in business development and income generation as well as an understanding of the government, trusts and foundations sector. You’re a skilled communicator with a proven ability to identify and cultivate donor relationships and meet your own income targets. Finally, you’ll enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
Working for us
Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 23 days annual leave (excl. Public Holidays),or 25 days annual leave if based in London, private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.
This role is based in London or Brussels and therefore to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of immediate eligibility to work in the UK or Brussels. Currently due to COVID, we are working remotely, and have the flexibility to do so until the end of 2021.
Applying
Please send in your CV (max 2 sides) and a one-page cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the person specification to recruitmentcampaigns@globalwitness.org by 6 September 2021 at 9am BST. Interviews will be held on week beginning 20 September 2021.
Please use the following in the subject heading of the email: New Business Officer, and please use the following file name and protocol for our CV and cover letter: First name_last name_CV and First name_last name_coverletter
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.
This is clearly an extraordinary time, but we are committed to making the process as easy as possible for you. Interviews will take place virtually and someone from the Global Witness interview panel will contact shortlisted candidates prior to the interview to introduce themselves.
For more information please open this link
https://www.globalwitness.org/en/jobs/new-business-officer-open-flexible-working/
Interns – Forest Teams (x2)
We have an exciting opportunity for two exceptional individuals to undertake four-month paid internships in both our Forest Investigations and Forest Advocacy and Policy teams.
About Global Witness
We believe that many of the world’s worst environmental and human rights abuses are driven by the exploitation of natural resources and corruption in the global political and economic system.
Our mission is to campaign to end this and we do this by carrying out hard-hitting investigations, exposing the facts, and pushing to change the system. We are independent, not for profit, and we work with partners around the world in our fight for justice.
About the Internship
The forest campaigns seek to curb the financing of deforestation by investigating environmental abuses and advocating for regulation. We aim to halt the financing of companies responsible for the destruction of the world’s climate critical tropical forests.
We are looking for two internships to work across our forest teams. Working across both teams, one intern will focus on investigations, supporting the case for action by researching companies and deforestation. One intern will work primarily with our policy and advocacy team to help us identify and capitalise on key advocacy and media opportunities.
You’ll receive London Living Wage and will work remotely for the duration of the internship.
You will be expected to work five days per week over a period of four months, it is possible for this to be extended for up to six months. This internship does not guarantee employment with Global Witness after the scheme is completed.
About you
You’ll be passionate about developing a career either in investigative journalism, advocacy, campaigning on human rights or environmental issues. Above all, you’ll have an interest in protecting the forests from deforestation, by tackling the structures that enable it.
You will have excellent research and analytical skills. A committed team player, you thrive in an environment which values collaboration. Any language skills, such as Portuguese, Spanish or French would also be beneficial.
Finally, you’ll be deeply committed to Global Witness’ aims – and excited about working to make our goals a reality.
You’ll be allocated a manager who’ll regularly review how you’re getting on and provide opportunities to maximise your learning and experience with us.
This role is UK remote-based, therefore to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Currently due to COVID, we are working remotely and have the flexibility to do so until the end of 2021.
Applying
Please send in your application with a CV to recruitmentcampaigns@globalwitness.org with “Forests Intern” in the subject line by Midnight BST on 15 August 2021.
Please add the information below in your covering letter or email, along with your contact information.
- Why you’re applying for the scheme and what you hope to get out of your time with us;
- Any relevant experience to support your application.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview please let us know.
This is clearly an extraordinary time, but we are committed to making this as easy as possible for candidates. Interviews may take place virtually and someone from the Global Witness interview panel will contact shortlisted candidates prior to the interview to introduce themselves.
For more information please open this link
https://www.globalwitness.org/en/jobs/interns-forest-teams-x2/
Senior Investigator (13 Months Fixed Term – open to flexible working)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Investigator to join our Land and Environmental Defenders team.
About us
Global Witness wants a more sustainable, just and equal planet. We want climate-critical forests and biodiversity to thrive and fossil fuels to stay in the ground. We want corporations to respect the planet and human rights, governments to protect and listen to their citizens, and the online world to be free from misinformation and hate.
Global Witness is looking for a senior investigator to play an essential part in achieving our goal to stop the abuse of power by corporate actors, which leads to threats and violence against defenders.
About the role
Your investigations will uncover corporate involvement in threats to and the actual violence and abuse of land and environmental defenders. The facts you expose will be used by our advocacy and policy specialists to campaign for new laws that transform corporate accountability.
This role may involve seeing or hearing about human rights abuses and Global Witness will always provide you with support to manage your mental well-being.
About you
Creative, positive, and passionate about achieving change. You will bring a solid track record designing and delivering high-quality investigations and expertise in researching corporate supply chains.
You are a natural collaborator who enjoys working as part of a team with a solid affinity to Global Witness’ values and purpose.
Working for us
Global Witness has a talented and committed team of people worldwide with offices in Beijing, Brussels, London, and Washington DC.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work, valuing new perspectives and original ideas. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days holiday (excl. Bank holidays), pension, private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.
This role is based in Bethnal Green, London and therefore, to be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Due to COVID, we are working remotely in the UK, and everyone can do so until the end of 2021.
Applying
Please send in your CV (max 2 sides) and a one page cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the Person Specification to Recruitmentcampaigns@globalwitness.org by 15 August 2021 midnight BST.
Please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Senior Investigator, LED, and please use the following file name protocol for your CV and cover letter: First Name_Last Name_CV/Cover letter.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview please let us know.
This period is an extraordinary time. but we are committed to making this as easy as possible for candidates. Interviews may take place virtually and someone from the Global Witness interview panel will contact shortlisted candidates prior to the interview to introduce themselves.
For more information please open this link
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