[Hiring] Germany Lead, Strategic Communications and Campaigns @Meliore Foundation (FUP)

Role Description

This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation.

We are hiring a Desk Lead – Germany to steer a team of talented individuals and implement impactful communication and capacity building measures within a dynamic global network of strategic communications professionals. This role combines strategic ownership, team leadership, and operational oversight.

The Desk Lead – Germany will:

• Translate network-wide priorities into a coherent strategy with national relevance for Germany and wider EU-level policymaking.
• Set clear objectives and priorities in cooperation with the Europe team.
• Ensure that resources are aligned to maximise impact.
• Deliver strategic advice and actively craft and deliver communication interventions to enhance the public debate on climate change and transition priorities.

The successful candidate will be a politically savvy communicator and well-organised individual with excellent people skills who enjoys crafting and bringing impactful communication projects and campaigns to fruition.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in communications, public affairs or journalism, ideally with a track record of impactful communication interventions in Germany.
• Ability to leverage political insight while maintaining complete neutrality, professional discretion, and non-partisan public representation.
• Enthusiasm to embrace complex topics and strategically plan and deliver timely interventions.
• Strong understanding of national policy-making processes and Germany’s influence in the EU.
• High familiarity with the German media landscape, including traditional media and online platforms.
• Solid perception of how disinformation shapes public perception of key political issues.
• Passion for strategic story placement with a hands-on attitude in developing content.
• Outgoing demeanour to leverage an active network of influential sector experts.
• Native-level fluency in written and spoken German; fluency in English is also required.
• Disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community.
• Versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced work environment.
• Capability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.

Requirements

• Develop and implement the desk strategy, translating network-level direction into clear objectives and tactics.
• Follow political and media debates in Germany to identify where strategic communications can be deployed.
• Operationalise communication strategies with a wide range of communications material and actions.
• Co-create and implement campaigns around key political moments across platforms.
• Craft audience-specific messaging and materials, ensuring consistency across all communication channels.
• Engage in proactive crisis communications planning.
• Monitor impact and outcomes, keeping track of media mentions.
• Provide expert guidance to other teams and external partners on communication strategies.
• Identify, train and elevate voices and spokespeople on climate and transition-related issues.
• Line manage the Germany desk team members, setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback.
• Manage the desk budget, aligning resource allocation with strategic priorities.

Benefits

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature.
• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work.
• Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer).
• Access to our employee assistance program to support mental health and personal development.
• Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays.
• Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that.
• Regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year.
• Some international travel will be required.