External Affairs & Engagement Specialist
Based in Paris (France), Toronto (Canada), Washington (US), London (UK) or Brussels (Belgium)
Full-time position, Permanent contract
Field travels: up to 30%
Beginning: ASAP
PUR Description
PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in supply chain sustainability. We design, develop, and implement nature-based solutions projects to help our corporate partners reduce their environmental footprint and meet their ESG targets. Many of PUR's projects fall within the categories of insetting, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, forest conservation, and landscape restoration.
These projects aim to introduce more sustainable agricultural practices, regenerate and preserve ecosystems, and socially and economically empower local communities. Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries, with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto.
www.pur.co
Industry Description
PUR operates within the dynamic and rapidly evolving sector of environmental consultancy services and nature-based solutions (NbS) markets. The NbS market has recently gained traction as society recognizes the invaluable services provided by nature and the need to preserve, restore and harness these services to mitigate and adapt to environmental challenges. To be considered a nature-based solution, projects must address real societal challenges and offer strong environmental, economic and social benefits for local communities.
Market KPIs:
If combined with deep decarbonisation efforts, NbS projects could provide up to 30% of the mitigation needed to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023)
NbS project credits make up the largest volumes of carbon credits available in the VCM (voluntary carbon markets ) with $9bn invested between 2020 and 2022 (Sylvera, 2023)
5,307 companies have set science-based targets - a 4.2x increase since 2022 – and a significant driver of demand within the NbS and VCM markets (SBTi, 2024)
Role
PUR is seeking an External Affairs Lead for PUR’s global teams in the structured management, analysis and engagement of policy, framework, and strategic partnership related topics, including but not limited to global and national carbon, biodiversity and related policies, certifications, and accounting frameworks. The successful candidate will have experience engaging and collaborating with government bodies and policy makers, international organizations and impact accounting and certification organizations.
Their role will be to centralize strategy for how PUR engages with policy makers, government, certification bodies and accounting frameworks, working with PUR’s internal teams to empower them on these topics in their respective scopes.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief of Product based in Toronto, Canada.
The main responsibilities in a non-exhaustive manner of this ambitious role will be:
External Affairs Strategy & Management
Policy Analysis & Engagement:
Strategic Partnerships:
Through the management of the Strategic Partnerships Manager:
At minimum to include:
Thought Leadership Partners
MRV/Service Partners
Co-Offer Partners
. Working Groups
Advise and Support the Strategic Partnerships Manager with Partnership Development & Management scope:
We are looking for a candidate with :
Masters or equivalent degree from a broad range of disciplines will be considered including environmental science, development, public affairs, government relations, climate or natural resource policy.
Minimum 10 years relevant industry or academic experience; including direct engagement with Government or relevant institutions at senior levels.
Strong knowledge, experience and comfort working with diverse and international teams on the simple communication of technical topics.