Organization description 

Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) is an independent policy research and advocacy group that aims to make emissions trajectories across Asia compatible with the Paris Agreement 1.5°C warming target. SFOC is led by legal, economic, financial, and environmental experts with experience in energy and climate policy.  

Job description  

Since its founding in 2016, SFOC has led strategic campaigns on coal power phase-out, renewables, and climate finance. More recently, we have expanded our work beyond the power sector, establishing oil and gas, legal, steel, methane, maritime transportation and land-use programs. SFOC’s effectiveness comes from its extensive digital and media communication, legal strategy, diplomatic and political network, and leadership among grassroots campaigns. SFOC has initiated its methane program in 2022 and has mapped out a significant part of its three to five-year strategy and objectives. The Lead will report to the Head of SFOC’s Industry Program who will oversee SFOC’s work on steel, methane, and shipping.

SFOC is seeking an experienced leader who can supervise its methane program. The ideal candidate has at least 5-7 years of experience in the field, is an excellent strategist, has experience leading a team of talented people, and passion to address climate change. 

The Methane Program Lead would be responsible for the following:

• Supervise SFOC’s Methane Program 
• Continue to refine the strategy for SFOC’s Methane Program and monitor its progress 
• Oversee and contribute to research on topics relevant to Korea’s state of methane emissions and relevant policies
• Develop targeted campaigns and communication strategies, with network teams, on Korea’s methane emissions  
• Organize seminars, workshops and events in line with the program strategy
• Engage Korean policymakers, oil and gas industry stakeholders, and agricultural stakeholders to accelerate methane emission reduction
• Correspond with international and domestic climate advocacy organization partners and find opportunities for collaboration 
• Engage with funders of SFOC’s Methane Program
• Coordinate with other SFOC Program and Network Teams

Qualifications 

• Experience leading a team in demanding situations 
• Critical and strategic thinking skills 
• Business and marketing skills 
• Fluency in English and Korean 
• Experience in climate change is preferred, but not a prerequisite 
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and the agility to work in ambiguous and unpredictable settings 

Required documents for application:

1. English or Korean Resume/CV
2. Cover letter in English or Korean

How to apply:

Email: work@forourclimate.org (제목: 기후솔루션_메탄팀리드_지원자이름)