Position Title: Engagement Lead 

What We Do: The Fossil Fuel Atlas is an online, interactive mapping tool to document fossil fuel production’s impacts on people, nature and climate. We support local, regional, and global efforts to halt new fossil fuel expansion and equitably phase down existing infrastructure. Through an open-access global mapping portal, anyone with an internet connection can visualize current and planned fossil fuel infrastructure, and how it overlaps with biodiverse areas, Indigenous territories, protected wetlands, endangered habitat and other areas of social, cultural and ecological importance.  Users can access a large volume of freely available data, from a variety of credible sources, and create bespoke communication tools to document and visualize the risks and impacts of fossil fuel production.  Ultimately, we aim to empower more and more people to expose risks, take more targeted and earlier action, and accelerate the shift from fossil fuels. The Fossil Fuel Atlas is a joint project of the Stockholm Environment Institute, Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, and Global Energy Monitor. 

About the Position: This position is a core outreach and engagement role on our small but mighty team. You will build trusted relationships with stakeholders from all over the world, and support them to analyze and publicize the threats and impacts of fossil fuel production using our open-source mapping platform.  You must be excited about talking to anyone and everyone working to end fossil fuel’s destructive impacts on people, nature and the climate, and you share our conviction that geo-spatial information is a powerful catalyst for change.  You will think creatively and strategically about how to source and deploy geospatial information to support campaigns, research and policy advocacy at multiple levels. You will also help convene communities of practice to increase the reach and impact of the Fossil Fuel Atlas.  You will get a lot of support and guidance from our team of experts, and will have a lot of freedom to generate new ideas, approaches and partners. 

Who Thrives at the Fossil Fuel Atlas:

You share our commitment to rapid, fair phase down of fossil fuels globally.  You adapt to changing situations and circumstances, and connect well and engage with others. You are capable of working diligently and efficiently with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and creative in their thinking.

We are a small team that constantly embraces new ideas, maintaining the spirit and energy of a mission-driven start-up. Each member has a primary role but also contributes to various tasks. We actively seek to enhance our team with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, personal journeys, and professional experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner Engagement: You will identify, establish and maintain relationships with potential partners (including civil society organizations, research institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders) and support them in strategic uses of the Atlas. 

• GIS Mapping: You will support partners in the use of the Fossil Fuel Atlas to develop maps and data visualizations and collaborate with project team members to develop customized mapping solutions tailored to specific research questions and stakeholder needs. You will ensure accuracy, reliability, and usability of GIS maps through rigorous quality control and validation processes.

• Data Analysis and Visualization: You will analyze geospatial data to identify spatial patterns, trends, and relationships related to fossil fuel exploration, production, and consumption and its impacts and communicate results to inform decision-making processes both internally and externally.
• Project Coordination:  You will work closely with Project Manager, Steering Group members (the Project Founders), and other consultants to coordinate Project wide activities, including related to funding, communication and others as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm. Especially for working with early stage entrepreneurs 
• Entrepreneurial spirit: with the quality of seeing what needs to be done and doing it
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build trusted, effective relationships with a wide range of partners
• Mapping proficiency. 
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate activities across multiple teams and organizations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Relevant sector expertise: fossil fuel industry, climate change, environmental regulations, and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience with web mapping technologies (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox) and programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python) is a plus.

Duration and Location:

• The position is full-time and project-based, with an initial contract duration of six months, extendable based on performance.
• The position will be fully remote, with a preference for overlap with Australian Eastern Standard time.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and portfolio (if available) to Matthew Stilwell (stilwell@me.com) and Anisha Nazareth (anisha.nazareth@sei.org).
• Please include “Engagement Lead” in the subject line of the email.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 30 September 2024.

Remuneration:

• The salary for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.