PUBLIC AFFAIRS/ POLICY OFFICER (M/F)

aDryada designs, finances and implements infrastructure-like nature restoration projects (reforestation, afforestation, mangrove and wetland restoration, etc.) worldwide, particularly in the tropics. All are based on three inseparable pillars: climate, biodiversity and local communities. These projects, which generate high-quality carbon credits, thereby maximise environmental, economic and social benefits in the regions where they are implemented.

Our team works closely with the authorities in host countries, in Europe, as well as with leading global financial institutions and major corporations.

aDryada is also a co-founder of the Organisation for Biodiversity Certificates (OBC), which is building a certification framework for biodiversity projects (conservation, agriculture etc.) and develops the associated market.

Fancy joining our team of passionate people? Get in touch!

YOUR MAIN ROLE:

Within the Public Affairs department:

You will help promote aDryada’s interests with public authorities (Europe and international levels) and within its ecosystem (international organisations and coalitions, NGOs, etc.)
In line with the Public Affairs plan, you will help enhance aDryada’s brand image by promoting its positioning through targeted global communication initiatives.

YOUR MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RELATED TASKS:

1 – Help define and update the ‘institutional and public relations’ roadmap

Conduct institutional and ‘soft law’ monitoring: track topics related to aDryada’s activities (credits, regulations and carbon markets, Nature-based Solutions, etc.)
Draw up and update a thematic timeline in line with the sector’s calendar (events, major regulatory deadlines) and a stakeholder map
Assist the Director of Public Affairs in defining the strategy for advocating positions;
Propose deliverables and actions

2 – Implement the defined roadmap to promote aDryada’s positioning and projects

Draft position papers in coordination with teams from other divisions/departments within aDryada: collect, process and analyse data; propose key messages and impactful language; develop a case; and draft the document.
Create content and deliverables (presentation materials containing qualitative and quantitative data, LinkedIn posts, etc.), in collaboration with any service providers, based on information or data provided, or through research and monitoring of topics related to aDryada’s projects, for the team and various stakeholders

3 – Co-manage public and institutional relations

Organise meetings with stakeholders within the ecosystem and assist with their preparation;
Chair or co-chair meetings or working groups within partner organisations and within the coalitions in which aDryada participates;

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Background in the following fields: Public affairs/ institutional relations

• Work placements and/or initial experience on similar projects and in the field of carbon

• Knowledge of the carbon market and the main international carbon standard

• Ability to analyse, synthesise information and draft both business-oriented and institutional deliverables

• Languages: bilingual English/French – English = native, and proficiency in French (C1 or C2)

• A desire to work in a close-knit environment with significant development challenges

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work in multicultural environments.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/ POLICY OFFICER (M/F)

aDryada

Paris, France