Senior Strategic Partnership Manager

Senior Strategic Partnership Manager - GINGR

Location: Berlin, Germany Starting Date: As soon as possible (negotiable) Contract Type: Initial 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension Application Deadline: Open until the position is filled

Position Overview

RGI is seeking a Senior Strategic Partnership Manager to lead and strengthen GINGR's partnerships globally. The ideal candidate will work closely with RGI colleagues, identify and collaborate with stakeholders, manage relationships with key external partners, and drive GINGR's objectives on the international stage. Based in Berlin, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of energy transition, biodiversity, and social justice.

Key Responsibilities

The Strategic Partnership Manager will contribute to GINGR's work by covering the following tasks, among others:

• Strategic Partnership Development: Identify, establish and nurture global partnership to contribute towards GINGR's objectives and activities.
• Global Advocacy: Support the development and dissemination of GINGR's activities and outputs on the global stage.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with RGI colleagues and existing GINGR partners in both RGI and IUCN to ensure seamless coordination and impact.
• Communication and Outreach: Contribute to the development and implementation of GINGR's communication strategy and achieve advocacy objectives.
• Fundraising Support: Assist in securing funding through collaboration with donors and partners.

Qualifications & Skills

RGI seeks an individual that has experience in working with international organisations and platforms. The ideal candidate should be able to actively develop and implement ideas and should possess the following professional qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., in energy economics, ecology, political science, or social science) with at least 5 years' documented experience, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years' experience in a related domain.
• Deep understanding of the intersection between environmental, social and renewable energy issues.
• Proven experience in building and managing sectoral stakeholder platforms and excellent networking skills.
• Track record of working in international and interdisciplinary environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (fluency in other European languages is a plus).
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively, efficiently managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Quick ability to new challenges and an eagerness to learn.
• Experience in engaging with globally and culturally diverse stakeholders and partners.

Why join us?

• Be part of a small, highly motivated, and international team committed to tackling the intertwined challenges of energy security, climate change and biodiversity loss.
• We are operating at the heart of an industry that's currently undergoing a massive transformation.
• The GINGR initiative offers the possibility to collaborate with a very dynamic group of partners from different global backgrounds.
• Work at the nexus of corporate energy, non-governmental organizations, and policy advocacy.
• Contribute to a pioneering initiative with tangible global impact.

Application Process

To apply, please send the following documents to Antonella Battaglini, CEO of RGI, via email at ****@re********-****id.eu:

• 1. Letter of Motivation (1 page) including:
• Expected salary
• Earliest possible starting date
• 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 3. Responses to the following questions (max. 1 page per question):
• What are the most critical factors to consider when developing a stakeholder platform for an initiative like GINGR?
• In your experience, what are the key multilateral conventions that GINGR should focus on and why?

Only complete applications from qualified candidates will be considered. Feedback will be provided only to those meeting the required qualifications. Files should be sent in PDF format. RGI is an equal opportunity employer.

About RGI

The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) is a unique collaboration of NGOs and TSOs (transmission system operators) from across Europe engaging in an 'energy transition ecosystem-of-actors'. We promote fair, transparent, sustainable grid development to enable the growth of renewables to achieve full decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement.

About GINGR

GINGR - the Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables aims to support the just and sustainable energy transition by providing tools to assess and quantify contributions to Nature- and People-Positive goals. A joint initiative of IUCN (the International Union for Conservation of Nature) and RGI, GINGR will support governments, companies, and the financial sector to achieve their energy, climate and biodiversity targets in a timely and socially responsible manner.