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About the Role

DTID is seeking an experienced and well-connected Senior COP31 Representative to support the organization's preparation for COP31, represent DTID during the conference, and coordinate structured post-COP follow-up. The successful candidate will ensure DTID has a clear and credible institutional presence before, during, and immediately after COP31, converting the presence into meaningful institutional relationships, speaking opportunities, partnership discussions, and actionable opportunities.

Responsibilities

Develop a pre-COP31 engagement plan identifying priority organizations, institutions, delegations, events and individuals.
Coordinate with DTID leadership to establish clear objectives and priorities for COP31.
Represent DTID officially at relevant meetings, events, panels, receptions and bilateral discussions.
Identify and pursue opportunities for DTID representatives and experts to participate in panels, roundtables, interviews and related events.
Build and maintain relationships with governments, multilateral organisations, NGOs, research institutions, foundations and private-sector stakeholders relevant to DTID's work.
Brief DTID leadership on significant COP31 developments, discussions and opportunities.
Coordinate with the Communications Division on announcements, media opportunities, photography and public communications arising from COP31.
Maintain structured records of meetings, contacts, commitments and required follow-up.
Prepare a post-COP31 report identifying relevant developments, relationships and opportunities for DTID.
Lead initial follow-up with priority contacts and transition ongoing relationships to the appropriate DTID teams.

Requirements

Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong diplomatic and professional communication skills.
Confidence representing an organization in senior-level external meetings.
Strong networking and relationship-management capability.
Excellent stakeholder-engagement skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with government, multilateral, nonprofit, academic and private-sector stakeholders.
Strong judgement and professionalism in complex international environments.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Strong written reporting, briefing and analytical skills.
Ability to identify and develop institutional opportunities.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities during a major international conference.
A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach to work.
Knowledge or experience in international climate policy and negotiations.
Knowledge or experience in the institutional environment surrounding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Knowledge or experience in climate change and sustainability policy.
Knowledge or experience in international development and multilateral engagement.
Knowledge or experience in international conferences and high-level stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge or experience in government and institutional relationship management.
Knowledge or experience in climate diplomacy and international policy developments.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence, blockchain, emerging digital technologies and their potential contribution to sustainable development and climate action would be advantageous.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent qualification, in International Relations, Climate Policy, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, International Development, Public Policy, Political Science or another relevant discipline.
Relevant professional qualifications or specialist training in climate policy, diplomacy, international affairs or sustainable development would be advantageous.
Equivalent professional experience and demonstrated capability may also be considered where appropriate.
Professional proficiency in English.
Knowledge of Turkish or another international language would be advantageous.
Senior-level professional experience in climate policy, international affairs, sustainability, international development or related institutional work.
Previous participation in COP conferences, UN conferences or comparable international forums.
Experience representing an organization in senior external engagements.
Existing professional relationships across relevant climate and international-development institutions.
Experience building and maintaining institutional partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
Strong understanding of international climate discussions and the institutional environment surrounding the UNFCCC.
Experience preparing senior-level reports, briefings and recommendations.
Experience working independently and taking responsibility for high-profile external engagements.
Previous participation in UNFCCC Conferences of the Parties or comparable international climate forums would be strongly advantageous.
Must be available to travel to Antalya, Türkiye, for COP31.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English
Strong diplomatic and professional communication skills
Confidence representing an organisation in senior-level external meetings
Strong networking and relationship-management capability
Excellent stakeholder-engagement skills
Ability to communicate effectively with government, multilateral, nonprofit, academic and private-sector stakeholders
Strong judgement and professionalism in complex international environments
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong written reporting, briefing and analytical skills
Ability to identify and develop institutional opportunities
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities during a major international conference
Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach to work

Location

Türkiye-based
Attendance at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior-level professional experience
Previous participation in COP conferences, UN conferences or comparable international forums
Experience representing an organisation in senior external engagements
Existing professional relationships across relevant climate and international-development institutions
Experience building and maintaining institutional partnerships and stakeholder relationships
Strong understanding of international climate discussions and the institutional environment surrounding the UNFCCC
Experience preparing senior-level reports, briefings and recommendations
Experience working independently and taking responsibility for high-profile external engagements
Previous participation in UNFCCC Conferences of the Parties or comparable international climate forums would be strongly advantageous

Education Level

Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent qualification, in International Relations, Climate Policy, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, International Development, Public Policy, Political Science or another relevant discipline
Relevant professional qualifications or specialist training in climate policy, diplomacy, international affairs or sustainable development would be advantageous
Equivalent professional experience and demonstrated capability may also be considered where appropriate

Benefits

Opportunities to represent an international institute at a major global climate conference.
Strengthen high-level international stakeholder and institutional engagement experience.
Build relationships with governments, multilateral organisations, research institutions, foundations and private-sector actors.
Gain exposure to emerging discussions at the intersection of climate action, sustainable development and digital technology.
Contribute directly to DTID's international engagement and institutional development.
Strengthen strategic networking, representation, reporting and relationship-management skills.
Develop international professional networks and long-term institutional relationships.

About the Company

The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) is an international non-profit institute advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies to support sustainable development and policy implementation.
DTID brings together professionals, researchers, technology specialists and other stakeholders to generate research, develop practical solutions, strengthen partnerships and support informed decision-making at the intersection of technology, climate change and sustainable development.