The role

We are seeking a Senior Communications and Impact Officer to play a strategic role at the heart of SEI’s climate communications work. Our mission is to leverage scientific knowledge and communication within SEI’s mandate to catalyse systemic change, engage key partners, and empower researchers in addressing global environmental challenges. By showcasing innovative solutions, amplifying findings through media and networking, we strive to influence policy agendas, provoke behavioural change and accelerate sustainable development for a prosperous future for all.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a dynamic communications team at SEI, driving the impact of our research.

Key duties and responsibilities

• In partnership with the SPE Climate lead, create and implement SEI’s annual workplan on Strategic Policy Engagement (SPE) on climate ensuring visibility and engagement.
• Lead and implement communications and impact strategies for projects across Team ICRA (International Climate Risk and Adaptation), in consultation with team members, to generate visibility and impact for research.
• Keep abreast of discussions, issues and developments in international climate policy and identify and pursue opportunities.
• Lead communications outputs and activities that showcase SEI’s research during key influencing moments – such as perspectives, op-eds, policy briefs, events and media briefings.
• In partnership with the SPE Climate lead, coordinate the engagement and visibility of SEI during the annual COP and act as SEI’s UNFCCC focal point throughout the year.
• Support knowledge sharing on international climate policy with SEI employees and nurture partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize communication opportunities.
• Offer strategic content advice and editorial input, especially for SEI’s climate news X/Twitter channel.
• Uphold and enhance SEI’s communication policies, processes, and quality standards, with an emphasis on continuous learning and improvement – specifically in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).
• Harness relevant news and policy agendas for opportunities to develop op-eds, press releases, SEI perspectives, and other outputs such as podcasts, related to the SEI strategy.

Formal qualifications and knowledge

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism or an equivalent qualification.
• At least eight years of experience in PR, communications journalism or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English, for both technical and public audiences.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with digital communication practices and technology (WordPress, social media)
• Experience identifying audiences/audience mapping and working with stakeholders.
• Experience working in international, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) methodologies such as theory of change, most significant change or monitoring log-frame.

Required personal skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to network within the research and policy sphere.
• Passion for environment, climate and development issues.
• Positive influence on team attitudes and capable of providing constructive feedback. 

Our offer

At SEI HQ, we offer a stimulating position in an international environment. You will be part of a leading multinational, multidisciplinary and multilingual team of experts in an organization where the well-being and development of our employees is a high priority. We value diversity and creativity at the core of what we do. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our ambition is to provide a safe, professional and creative workspace for all.

Employment at SEI HQ includes:

• Collective agreement, including occupational pension and many other collectively agreed benefits.
• Annual healthcare contribution and additional benefits connected to promoting employee well-being such as yearly health check-ups.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible working hours, 37.5-hour work week and a generous number of vacation days.
• Being part of a world-leading organization that works to bridge science to policy and practice in the fields of the environmental and development.

Additional information

This full-time permanent position is based at SEI HQ in Stockholm, Sweden.

SEI has a hybrid work environment, which allows employees to share their time between the SEI office and working remotely from their homes in Sweden. Having a permit and permission to live and work in the EU/EEA is a plus. Please note that it is not possible to work outside of Sweden.

The start date is as soon as possible or by arrangement.

Questions?

Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Matthew Fielding, Head of the Project Communications and Impact Division ([email protected]).

For inquiries concerning the recruitment process, please contact My Persson, Recruitment and Competence Specialist, ([email protected]).

About SEI

Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges.

We connect science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all.

Our approach is highly collaborative: stakeholder involvement is at the heart of our efforts to build capacity, strengthen institutions, and equip partners for the long term.

Our work spans climate, water, air, and land-use issues, and integrates evidence and perspectives on governance, the economy, gender and human health.

Across our eight centres in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, we engage with policy processes, development action and business practice throughout the world.