The SME Climate Hub (SMECH) is a global initiative hosted by the We Mean Business Coalition and launched in 2020 with the aim of mobilizing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at scale to take climate action.
The Hub provides a digital one-stop-shop where SMEs can make a climate commitment and access best-in-class tools and resources to measure their emissions, develop a climate strategy and reduce their footprint at a pace required by science. It is the official pathway for SMEs to join the United Nations Race to Zero campaign.
The Hub also partners with non-profits, multinational companies, financial institutions and governments to create clear incentives and opportunities for SMEs that commit to halving their emissions before 2030 and achieving net zero before 2050. It is driven as a lean start-up project with participation and contribution from the founding partners: We Mean Business Coalition, Exponential Roadmap Initiative and the United Nations Race to Zero.
As we move into the next phase of growth for the SMECH, we are seeking an exceptional Digital Project Manager to join our high-performing, remote team and build on the current success of the Hub. This role will be focused on evolving the Hub’s digital platform and developing related tools to ensure the SMECH retains its position as the leading platform supporting SMEs and multinational supply chains in achieving rapid decarbonization globally.
We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC) is a global coalition of nonprofit organizations, working with the world’s most influential businesses to act on climate change. We are working to transform the world economy so that it is on track to limit global warming to 1.5C in ways that deliver sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity. Through unprecedented collaboration, we catalyze business action and drive ambitious policy to halve emissions by 2030 and accelerate an inclusive transition to a net-zero economy by 2050, at the latest.
Requirements
Responsibilities amp; Tasks
Coordinate with the SMECH team and partners to translate the initiative’s strategy and work plans into detailed product development roadmaps for the Hub;Act as the primary interface with the SMECH software development agency and any other digital service providers (e.g., design, SEO, data analytics, translation providers) to implement the product development roadmaps as well as any other change requests, managing budgets and timeframes;Support the SMECH team with any digital platform related requests and workstreams, e.g., providing advice on new functionalities for partners and advising on the integration of the Hub with other digital platforms;Work with the SMECH and WMBC teams to help identify priority areas for new platform developments, including action tools and eLearning courses to help companies take concrete action to reduce GHG emissions;With the support of contractors and subject matter experts, coordinate the design, development, implementation, and administration of the new action tools - e.g. the delivery and launch of four exemplar action modules focusing on small business suppliers in the entertainment and media industry in the following sectors:- Transportation
- Mobile Power Generation
- Studio Equipment
- Digital Service Providers;
Develop and implement a strategy to track and assess the impact of the SMECH tools and partnerships, including:- Data collection and sharing
- Utilization tracking and reporting
- Certificates of completion
- User feedback and course rating
- Tracking behavior changes and GHG impacts from businesses using the Hub tools;
Assist the WMBC and SMECH comms teams to market new tools and platform functionalities, engage companies, and increase uptake and completion of the SMECH modules;Implement processes to continually improve the SMECH tools and platform and ensure they remain up to date, accurate, and effective (i.e., help SMEs reduce emissions)
Skills amp; Approach
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills;Excellent project management and leadership skills necessary to work across teams and organizations, with strong attention to detail;Knowledge of instructional design principles and ability to help develop creative and engaging interactive tools and eLearning courses; Familiarity with WordPress content management system, MySQL, HTTPS;Effective written and oral communication skills (English is the working language, other languages a plus);Ability to convene, mediate and facilitate discussions among senior stakeholders in tech, business and NGO spheres;Ability to analyze data and use it to make infor