Biomass Action Network Co-Coordinator (Policy and Campaigns)
Call for job applications
Environmental Paper Network International is hiring a Co-Coordinator to help manage our Biomass Action Network (BAN), with a focus on Policy and Campaigns. If you are interested in applying, please read the job description and submit your application (CV and cover letter) by 23.00 CEST on 21st September.
About the job
The Co-Coordinator of the Biomass Action Network (BAN) will be a staff member of the Environmental Paper Network International, working on an external services contract or employed by one of our members (if based in a country where this is possible to arrange).
Coordination of the Biomass Action Network is a shared coordination role split between two people, with shared responsibilities as well as specific individual remits. This role has a specific focus on biomass policy and campaigns and the following tasks fall under its remit:
Main Tasks
- Conduct ongoing analysis and strategic planning on forest biomass issues globally and regionally, identify strategic opportunities and threats, develop political strategy, and assist with related campaign initiatives, including linking up producers and consumers.
- Strengthen the external profile and influence of the Biomass Action Network, by attending events, meetings, and international conferences, in particular UNFCCC meetings, which give traction to EPN biomass work, and communicate with external stakeholders on behalf of the Biomass Action Network.
- Mentor members of the Biomass Action Network and support campaign development.
- Develop campaign materials, including reports, briefings, fact sheets etc to inform and support campaigns.
- Oversee the deployment of communications, messaging and media work, including in the lead up to and during UNFCCC meetings.
- Support the EPNI Hub co-ordinator and EPN finance manager to fundraise for working group activity by; identifying resource requirements and funding opportunities, liaising with funders to help them better understand biomass issues, and helping to report to funders. In addition, where relevant, assisting groups and alliances to connect with funders
- Coordinate the COP Biomass Taskforce and other Working Groups as required.
Additionally, the following tasks are shared between BAN’s Co-coordinators
- Expand the outreach of the Biomass Action Network by building a network of organisations in key regions and by mentoring new regional campaigns and individuals.
- Promote the Biomass Delusion Statement as the articulation of our position and representation of the global levels of support for the Biomass Action Network and its campaigns.
- Share the facilitation of BAN meetings and work closely together to ensure meetings have a clear purpose and objectives, and enable campaign development, networking activity, solution building and education.
- Ensure that BAN is fulfilling its mandate and oversee internal processes that ensure transparency, inclusivity and non-hierarchical decision making.
- Ensure members are aware of and working to the BAN’s joint strategy and assist them to develop joint messages and communications on forests, climate and biomass energy.
- Coordinate joint activity on forests, climate and biomass energy among member organisations.
- Participate in regular online staff calls and annual in-person team meetings.
- Report to, seek decisions from and respond to suggestions from other members of staff and the EPN steering committee.
Essential requirements
- Experience working on biomass policy or relevant experience in a similar field
- Experience organising and running campaigns on environmental and/or social justice issues.
- Expertise in forests, human rights, climate change, biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, pollution or other areas relevant to the bioenergy industry.
- Proven affinity with environmental and social movements.
- Experience with working in a culturally diverse environment and sensitivity to cultural differences
- Good organisational and IT skills, including familiarity working with Google tools, such as documents and calendar and using Zoom for online meetings.
- Strong experience working with NGOs and within networks or coalitions.
- Ability to proactively engage with a network
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a virtual working space.
- Flexibility and availability to work across different time zones and to travel when required.
- Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of another language (particularly Spanish, Portuguese, or Indonesian) is desirable.
Terms of employment
- The position will begin with an initial on-boarding process involving shadowing the current co-coordinator, running from November until December 2025.
- After this, a 3 month trial period will commence in January 2026 with the intention to extend this to a 12 month contract upon review.
- The Biomass Action Network Co-Coordinator will work 2 days per week with a flexible schedule
- Working on a self-employed basis or as an employee of one of EPN International member organisations.
- Remuneration: EPN is non-hierarchical, and all EPN International staff are currently paid the same daily rate of €286, so the annual salary would be €27,456 (€2,288 monthly, EPN covers the VAT tax if needed) with 12 days of paid annual leave.
Environmental Paper Network adheres to the principles of justice, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from candidates of any gender, age, or culture, and especially from the Global South.
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and a cover letter explaining why you want this role, how you would approach the job, and how you meet the requirements to sophie@environmentalpaper.org by September 21st.
Please attach your application as a single PDF document to your email. The vacancy will run until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, which will be conducted via video conference. Enquiries or requests for additional information about the job may be sent to Sophie (BAN’s Co-coordinator).
About Environmental Paper Network International and the Biomass Action Network
The Environmental Paper Network (EPN – environmentalpaper.org and environmentalpaper.cn) is a global coalition of more than 350 civil society organisations, all of which have signed the Global Paper Vision or the Biomass Delusion Statement. EPN was formed in North America in 2002, in Europe in 2005, and in China in 2009. In 2014, the European EPN expanded to become EPN International, the hub for all members outside China and North America.
Originally focussing only on the Pulp & Paper Industry, in 2018 EPN expanded its work to include supporting efforts to halt the destructive Biomass Industry through the formation of the Biomass Action Network. Since then the Biomass Action Network has grown to include more than 200 NGOs across 70 countries. Through BAN we connect and enable collaboration between member organisations from all around the world who are campaigning on biomass issues. Read more here and here.
EPN is governed by a steering committee of representatives from our member organisations and experts in the field.