Climate Action Manager

MISSION OBJECTIVE

The Climate Action Manager sits within the International Programmes team and is primarily responsible for updating and managing the delivery of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap – a key area of engagement in Bonsucro’s strategy.  

This role will take a day-to-day thematic lead for Bonsucro on all areas of climate action (both adaptation and mitigation) helping Bonsucro understand and respond to this important driver of sustainability initiatives in the sugarcane sector worldwide and enhancing the value proposition that we offer to our members in this regard.
 

This is a key role that will keep Bonsucro abreast of what is priority in the climate space, funding opportunities and methodologies/frameworks, to ensure proper incorporation into everything that Bonsucro does – from certification to impact projects and value proposition to members. 
 

The CAM will also create new tools, trainings and other support materials focused on Bonsucro members to allow them to develop their climate adaptation and mitigation plans, in line with the Bonsucro Production Standard’s requirements and expectations from the market.

PURPOSE

·        Identifies and monitors Bonsucro’s areas of competitive advantage in the area of climate action.
 

·        Develops and articulates Bonsucro’s policy position and value proposition on key areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
 

·        Revises and tailors the key work streams, strategic and tactical targets within the Bonsucro Climate Action Roadmap in line with the evolving climate space.

·        Acts as the central leader of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap, its implementation, management, progress report and communications, as well as benchmarkings with the market and other organizations, seeking the roadmap’s continuous improvement.
 

·        Acts as Project Manager for the implementation of the Climate Action Toolkit Project (CATP) supported, in part, with funding from ISEAL Innovations Fund.
 

Helps develop calls for proposals for the Bonsucro Impact Fund which address priority areas of the Climate Action Roadmap and keeps abreast with developments in the sugarcane sector to inform future impact projects.

ENGAGEMENT
·        Engages with relevant staff to ensure that the Climate Action Roadmap and Climate Action Toolkit project are implemented and communicated in line with expectations, teams’ plans and budgets.
 

·        Builds capacity and advises colleagues in the area of climate action relevant to their roles.
 

Engages with internal staff to ensure that the latest climate science is well incorporated into Bonsucro’s certification system and that members are well equipped to implement the market expectations around climate action. 

·        Engages with external stakeholders in the climate space to capture evolving trends, funders and other opportunities for the work of Bonsucro.
 

·        Engages as the primary point of contact for the CATP partners and stakeholders, including ISEAL, and for all Bonsucro projects related with climate.
 

·        Engages with Bonsucro members to understand their needs in the area of climate action and expectations regarding Bonsucro support, inform them about emerging trends and advise on queries related to climate action.
 

·        Represents Bonsucro in relevant external forums and brings learnings to Bonsucro.
 

·        Engages with potential external funders making them aware of opportunities for supporting Bonsucro-led climate action projects.

DELIVERY

·        Ensures the timely delivery of the Climate Action Roadmap in line with organisational quality standards, adapting to changing context and needs where relevant.
 

·        Ensures the timely delivery, communications and progress reporting of the CATP according to partners’ and donors’ expectations and quality standards.
 

Organizes the timely incorporation of evolving climate knowledge and trends into the structure and implementation of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap. 

·        Evolves and optimises the Climate Action Roadmap to ensure that it responds to emerging needs of members and wider sector developments.
 

·        Ensures that all deliverables within the CATP have a robust and credible technical validation, in coordination with partners, donors and key stakeholders.
 

·        Devise improvements to Bonsucro certification standards and scheme in order to fully reflect the latest climate knowledge available.

SUBSTANTIVE KNOWLEDGE
Substantive understanding of how global trends in climate change thinking and policy are driving actions in agricultural-based value chains.
 

Substantial understanding of the theory and methodology behind GHG accounting, SBTI initiatives and carbon removal methodologies and how use of these translate into agricultural practice.
 

Understanding of the impacts of climate change on primary (particularly smallholder) agricultural production and how producers can adapt to these changes to mitigate these impacts.
 

An understanding of current trends in regenerative agriculture
 

Demonstrated skill critically analysing and synthesising data.
 

Demonstrated skill generating and communicating insights from data.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 

Experience working successfully with international colleagues and stakeholders.
 

Excellent command of the English language, and confident engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
 

Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (written and verbal) is desirable
 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences and deliver information with clarity.

EXECUTION SKILLS
Experience of managing projects and programmes with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 

Experience of developing projects for both internal and external donors and mobilising resources to support these.
 

Experienced and comfortable independently delivering coaching or capacity building sessions, both for internal and external stakeholders

SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE
Professional or academic background in sustainability, environmental issues, agriculture, international development or other related field.
 

Knowledge of international voluntary sustainability standards is desirable.
 

Commitment to continuous improvement and upholding credibility.
 

Curious, insightful and pro-active. 
 

OUR CULTURE
We are a diverse, inclusive and multicultural organisation that's passionate about making a positive impact and creating a meaningful change - across the global sugarcane supply chain and beyond. As the world's number one sugarcane sustainability system we have an important role to play in the way we work, lead and inspire others through our convening and our certification processes. That's why our people are central to our purpose and being committed to their success and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

UK based:
- 25 days annual entitlement (increases with service) plus customary holidays and 3 days December leave
- Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and 2% min employee contribution
- Work from Anywhere policy - up to 1 month in 1st year (increases with service)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Hybrid working practice- working in the office 2-3 days per week
- Flexible hours (core hours 10-4 UK time)
- Enhanced parental benefits
- Life Assurance - 4 times salary
- Medi Cash scheme - discounted health care for dental, optician, physio etc

*(subject to your jurisdiction some may not apply)

Notes

We are an equal opportunity employer - if you need an
y support or adjustments in our process, do let us know.

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Whilst we aim to improve the diversity of our organisation, varying costs and differing employment regulations may mean we prioritise our recruitment and offers of employment to preferred locations only.

For this role, we are looking for candidates already established or able to be in our local market (UK). Attendance at the UK office will be required 2-3 days per week.

We will though consider applicants from other jurisdictions and encourage you to apply regardless.

We offer hybrid, flexible working arrangements and this role is based on a 35 hour week.

Candidates must have the right to work in the jurisdiction of roles they are applying to. Not all roles will be suitable for visa sponsorship.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE ENSURE YOU 'UPLOAD' EACH OF YOUR CV AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING YOUR MOTIVATION AND FIT FOR THE ROLE BEFORE PROCEEDING TO 'FINISH APPLICATION'.