Lead, Strategic Communications, Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (immediate opportunity)

The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) is a first-mover alliance of governments and stakeholders that are working toward a global, managed, and just phase-out of oil and gas production. BOGA was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow as the first government-led Alliance committed to phasing out oil and gas production. Its core members have committed to ending new licensing rounds for oil and gas and to a Paris-aligned end date for production.

At COP27, BOGA announced new members and friends, launched what is now a USD $20 million BOGA Fund to support developing countries in their transitions, and helped rally over 80 governments in support of the phase-out of all fossil fuels. At COP28, BOGA played a central role in delivering the first global agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. At COP29, BOGA led calls for finance for just transitions, and NDCs that reflect the global transition away from fossil fuels.

BOGA’s continued success depends on translating the first global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels into action in a complex international environment. This means supporting BOGA members’ ambitions, bringing new members into the Alliance, and ensuring that the focus on transitioning away from oil and gas is maintained through international climate, energy, and economic dialogues. Doing this requires an experienced, ambitious, and diverse BOGA Secretariat team.

We are now hiring a strategic communications lead to help develop and deliver BOGA’s vision. This is a fantastic opportunity to join and shape an exciting Alliance that is setting the international agenda on the phase-out of oil and gas, ahead of a critical period for action on oil and gas dependency ahead of COP30, being hosted in Belem in November 2025.

We are looking for a highly skilled and ambitious professional, with a deep understanding of the political, economic, and social barriers to phasing out oil and gas production and with a track record of driving change in government and/or international organisation contexts. We are looking for team players and self-starters who are happy working collaboratively with BOGA Secretariat colleagues, government counterparts, and other stakeholders, and the experience to independently develop areas of the Secretariat’s work. Staff will be fluent in written and spoken English, with proficiency in other languages being highly desirable. They will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Lead, Strategic Communications

What we need from you:

The Strategic Communications Lead works closely with the Head of Secretariat, providing strategic leadership in shaping and executing BOGA’s communications strategy. They provide strategic leadership in engaging with government counterparts and key stakeholders across the climate and energy landscape, shaping collaboration and policy influence. They also oversee high-impact relationships with media outlets, digital and social media platforms, and strategic communications partners to amplify BOGA’s visibility and reach.. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading high-impact campaigns in government or international contexts, with a strong understanding of the political dynamics surrounding climate change and the transition away from fossil fuels. As a senior advisor to the Head of Secretariat, the Strategic Communications Lead also leads the Secretariat’s participation in major events and manages high-level partnerships that elevate BOGA’s profile and influence.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, with strong climate and energy expertise. with a proven track record of developing and leading strategic communications within government or international organization settings, including campaigns aligned with key dialogues and political processes. The successful candidate will:

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  Have experience working with/within governments and international processes, including a good understanding of UNFCCC and multilateral mechanisms.
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  Have a track record of developing powerful, engaging, and innovative messaging, including digital, video, audio, and print content.
• Have experience with press and media relations, including existing relations with international journalists that focus on climate, energy, and economics.
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  Demonstrate the ability to develop and coordinate complex projects, working closely with government counterparts and managing agencies and designers.
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  Ideally, have strong digital skills, including the ability to use social media platforms in effective and impactful ways and/or experience in website management.
  
  

The BOGA Secretariat is currently hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), an independent non-governmental organisation with over 30 years of international experience. IISD is responsible for the recruitment and administrative management of this position.

Start date: The role will start as soon as possible.

Salary: Competitive salaries are offered depending on the candidate’s location and relevant experience.

Location: Remote 

Employment type: Full-time contracts will initially be given on a 1-year, fixed-term basis, with the expectation of renewal based on funding and other factors.

Deadline: June 16, 2025, 4PM C.S.T

How to apply:

All submissions must be in English.

Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization in their country of residence.

Note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. 

Please include the following:

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  A CV (no longer than two pages)
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  A cover letter (one page)
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  An IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire 

Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.

IISD has implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires employees who are required or choose to be at an office or participate in in-person team events or in-person meetings/events to be fully vaccinated. Anyone unable to be fully vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or a disability that prevents them from being fully vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.

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CompensationSalary commensurate with experience and location