About Us

Generation Climate Europe (GCE) is the largest coalition of youth-led networks on climate and environmental issues in Europe. We bring together 381 national organisations across 46 countries, representing the voices of over 20 million young Europeans. GCE provides a platform for youth to advocate for a just and green transition, promoting policies and actions that respect human rights, protect the planet, and acknowledge our shared but differentiated responsibility in achieving a carbon-neutral and sustainable world. Each year, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) organises a Conference of the Parties (COP), where global decision-makers negotiate and shape the future of international climate action. Following the mixed outcomes of COP30, GCE is preparing to engage in COP31 (November 2026, Antalya, Turkey) by bringing together youth voices from across Europe to advocate for decisive, effective, and just climate action. As an accredited UNFCCC organisation, GCE prioritises representing its members responsibly, ensuring active, adaptable, and impactful engagement throughout the COP process.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Lead for COP31 Fundraising and Logistics to support the strategic preparation and coordination of GCE’s participation in SB64 and COP31. The Project Lead will work closely with the two COP31 coordinators, and be responsible for designing and leading the coalition’s approach to fundraising for COP31, identifying and pursuing funding opportunities to enable the participation of GCE volunteers in SB64 and COP31.

Acting as the main focal point for fundraising coordination, the Project Lead will develop relationships with potential funders and partners, proactively engage with relevant funding programmes, and represent GCE’s added value in discussions with prospective supporters. The role also includes maintaining a strategic overview of available funding opportunities, communicating these to participants, and supporting delegates throughout application processes. In parallel, the Project Lead will work closely with the COP31 Coordinators to contribute to the overall planning and coordination of the GCE delegation, supporting the logistical organisation related to travel, accommodation, and funding arrangements for delegates attending SB64 and COP31. The role will run from March 2026 to December 2026, with the possibility of extension through COP32. The estimated workload is approximately 5 hours per week, with increased engagement expected in the lead-up to and during SB64 and COP31.

Please note that this is a volunteer role.

Tasks

Fundraising 

• Develop and lead the fundraising strategy to support GCE’s participation in the SB64 and COP31 climate conferences.
• Identify and map relevant funding opportunities, including institutional funds, foundations, youth participation programmes, travel grants, and potential sponsorship opportunities.
• Proactively engage with potential funders and partners, including reaching out to, organising meetings with, and presenting the added value of Generation Climate Europe and its youth-led network to potential funders and partners.
• Maintain an overview of funding timelines, eligibility requirements, and application processes relevant to the GCE delegation.
• Coordinate with the Project Lead for Partnerships to ensure alignment between COP31 fundraising efforts and GCE’s broader partnerships and fundraising strategy.
• Work with members of GCE’s wider fundraising team as may be necessary, on funding matters relevant to the COP31 team, including accessing and managing funds for running events.

Logistics

• Support the planning and coordination of logistical arrangements for the GCE delegation attending SB64 and COP31, in collaboration with the COP31 Coordinators.
• Assist with coordination related to travel, accommodation, and funding allocation, ensuring transparency and accessibility for participants and be a point of contact for participants.
• Maintain an overview of the logistical needs and funding availability for delegates.

Internal Communication

• Work closely with the COP31 Coordinators and relevant Project Leads to align fundraising and logistics with the overall COP31 strategy and planning.
• Attend weekly coordination meetings with the COP31 Coordinators and relevant Project Leads.
• Participate in monthly COP31 team meetings and monthly GCE Coordinators and Leads meetings.
• Arrange and/or attend any other internal meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your functions.

Expected deliverables 

1. COP31 Fundraising Strategy outlining priority funding opportunities, target donors, engagement approaches, and timelines to support GCE’s participation in SB64 and COP31.
2. Funding Opportunities Tracker with relevant funding opportunities, including eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application requirements, shared regularly with the GCE delegation.
3. Donor and partnership outreach, including organising meetings with potential funders, in coordination with the Project Lead for Partnerships.
4. Delegation logistics supporting travel and accommodation planning for the GCE delegation attending SB64 and COP31, in collaboration with the COP31 Coordinators.
5. Post-COP31 summary outlining fundraising outcomes, funding sources mobilised, and recommendations for future GCE COP fundraising efforts.

About you 

You must have:

• Highly skilled in producing written outputs, including policy statements, advocacy materials, and reports.
• Skilled in lobbying and engaging with stakeholders, engaging, and mobilising others for collective action.
• Familiar with UNFCCC processes and previous COP outcomes.
• Willingness to learn, research, and develop technical knowledge of EU policy-making and EU engagement at COPs.
• Highly enthusiastic, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Confident in using Google Suite and other collaboration tools.
• Available to work remotely for approximately 5–6 hours per week, with flexibility.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Proven track record in fundraising and managing donor relationships, ideally within a youth-led or civil society context in Europe.
• Previous attendance at a COP or SB, or academic/practical experience in international relations, is desirable but not required.
• Preferably based within -2 to +2 hours from CET/CEST, to align with core working hours.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions or if you have not received a response within three weeks, please reach out to us at people@gceurope.org